OFA#59 ANNA BOLENA artwork
OPERA FOR ALL -- Octavio Choy and Peter Shimkin

OFA#59 ANNA BOLENA

  • E59
  • 57:43
  • September 6th 2021

Anna Bolena is another of the Donizetti Queens. The opera was very successful at its premiere, and also in the revival by Maria Callas, which marked the beginning of her career. In this program, we will hear the soprano in a re-mastering of the 1947 recording at La Scala.

OPERA FOR ALL -- Octavio Choy and Peter Shimkin

Monday 9 pm & Wednesday 2 pm

Longtime friends and opera lovers Octavio Choy and Peter Shimkin want YOU to become an opera fan! In this introductory series, we will present the plots of popular operas along with their musical highlights. We will provide insight to help you appreciate singers and singing in general. You will also learn about the musical style of great composers. All you need to get started is love of the human voice and a great tune. ​