Tony Soprano: A Tribute to My Favorite Character

The Metropolitan Opera on Instagram: "@Nadine.Sierra’s voice always makes our hearts soar. 😍 Soprano Nadine Sierra is back on the Met stage this season as the sleepwalking Amina in Bellini’s La Sonnambula. While we set the stage for Rolando Villazón’s new take on this dreamy piece, enjoy this throwback to Sierra’s triumphant run in the title role of Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor in 2022. In this clip from the Live in HD transmission, Sierra sings Lucia’s Act I aria. La Sonnambula opens Octobe

Legacy of wisdom on Instagram: "Yma Sumac was a legendary soprano from Peru, born in 1922, known for her astonishing vocal range that spanned over four octaves. In the 1950s, she became an international sensation by blending traditional Andean sounds with operatic and exotic styles, captivating audiences in Hollywood and around the world. Her music, rooted in Peruvian folklore, introduced global listeners to the richness of Andean culture. Songs like “Virgenes del Sol” and “Chuncho” showcased he