Aug 26th, 2004 · NPR's Karen Grigsby Bates reports on Operalia, an annual international competition for young aspiring opera stars. Dozens of singers compete to win thousands in prize money and a chance to perform with opera legend Placido Domingo.
Keywords: international · Competition · money · Stars · Singer · Opera · legend · Karen Grigsby Bates · Operalia · Placido Domingo
Jul 20th, 2004 · NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Placido Domingo, general director of the Washington National Opera, about the life and work of conductor Carlos Kleiber, who died last week. Kleiber was known both for his eclectic performances and his independence.
Keywords: Robert Siegel · director · independent · conductor · Washington National Opera · eclectic · Performers · Placido Domingo · Carlos · Kleiber · Carlos Kleiber
