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      <image:caption>Village girls discuss who may be guilty of witchcraft in Washington National Opera’s The Crucible. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Betty Parris (Veronica Siebert) lies in bed as her father Reverend Samuel Parris (Alexander McKissick) and Tituba (Ronnita Miller) look on. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Judge Danforth (Chauncey Packer) confronts Elizabeth Proctor (J'Nai Bridges). Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Elizabeth Proctor (J'Nai Bridges) comforts her husband John Proctor (Ryan McKinny) in jail. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Emily Pogorelc as Lëila in WCO’s performance of The Pearl Fishers. Photo by Yassine El Mansouri / Elman Studio; courtesy of Washington Concert Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Will Liverman as Zurga. Photo by Yassine El Mansouri / Elman Studio; courtesy of Washington Concert Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Christian Simmons as Nourabad and Emily Pogorelc as Leïla. Photo by Yassine El Mansouri / Elman Studio; courtesy of Washington Concert Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Will Liverman as Zurga and Anthony León as Nadir with Anthony Walker conducting the Washington Concert Opera Orchestra. Photo by Yassine El Mansouri / Elman Studio; courtesy of Washington Concert Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The cast, orechestra, and chorus for WCO’s The Pearl Fishers receive a standing ovation. Photo by Yassine El Mansouri / Elman Studio; courtesy of Washington Concert Opera.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-03-10</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Treemonisha’s adoptive parents, Ned (Kevin Short) and Monisha (Tichina Vaughn). Photo by Elman Studio; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Treemonisha (Viviana Goodwin) and her beau Remus (Justin Austin). Photo by Elman Studio; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Treemonisha (Viviana Goodwin) is threatened by Zodzetrick (Jonathan Pierce Rhodes). Photo by Elman Studio; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cast photo of the joyful dancers in Washington National Opera’s Treemonisha. Photo by Elman Studio; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Caitlin Crabill as Lucrezia Borgia. Photo by Bart Debicki; courtesy of Opera Baltimore.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lucrezia (Caitlin Crabill) is confronted by Orsini (Megan Marino) as Gennaro (Hayden Smith) stands by. Photo by Bart Debicki; courtesy of Opera Baltimore.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lucrezia (Caitlin Crabill) pleads with her husband, the duke (Samuel Weiser), for Gennaro’s life. Photo by Bart Debicki; courtesy of Opera Baltimore.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Lucrezia (Caitlin Crabill) reveals the truth to Gennaro (Hayden Smith). Photo by Bart Debicki; courtesy of Opera Baltimore.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Opera Baltimore's Lucrezia Borgia: Excellent Performance, A Special Experience - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Conductor and Pianist Husan Chun-Novak. Photo by Bart Debicki; courtesy of Opera Baltimore.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A cast photo in the royal concert ballroom of the Engineers Club. Photo by Bart Debicki; courtesy of Opera Baltimore.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Opera Baltimore’s President and General Director Julia Cooke. Photo by Bart Debicki; courtesy of Opera Baltimore.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A traumatized Alona (Timothi Williams) acts the role of Antigone in Time to Act, a Pittsburgh Opera premiere. Photo by David Bachman Photography; courtesy of Pittsburgh Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The class caretaker, Bailey (Shannon Crowley), starts the class with a hand clapping routine. Photo by David Bachman Photography; courtesy of Pittsburgh Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>José (Logan Wagner) performs for the teacher and class. Photo by David Bachman Photography; courtesy of Pittsburgh Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Alona (Timothi Williams) at last confronts the provocative Ty (Erik Nordstron). Photo by David Bachman Photography; courtesy of Pittsburgh Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bailey (Shannon Crowley), Alona (Timothi Williams), José (Logan Wagner), and Ty (Erik Nordstrom) perform Antigone their way. Photo by David Bachman Photography; courtesy of Pittsburgh Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mary Jane Bowser (Jacqueline Echols McCarley), slave, Civil War spy, can read, write, do math, and remember everything. Photo by Dave Pearson Photography; courtesy of Virginia Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Elizabeth (Ashley Dixon), leader of the spy ring, and her protege, Mary Jane (Jacqueline Echols McCarley), face fear together. Photo by Dave Pearson Photography; courtesy of Virginia Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Confederate House Guard Travis (Craig Irvin) meets Callie (Maureen McKay), Elizabeth’s sister-in-law. Photo by Dave Pearson Photography; courtesy of Virginia Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mary Jane (Jacqueline Echols McCarley) confronts her heritage with Lucinda (Cierra Byrd) and dancers Noelani Corey-Barr, Amaya Weston, and Christine C. Wyatt. Photo by Dave Pearson Photography; courtesy of Virginia Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Wilson (Edward Graves) as Mary Jane’s husband and spy runner. Photo by Dave Pearson Photography; courtesy of Virginia Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Butler Henry (Kevin Thompson) reads to Mary Jane (Jacqueline Echols McCarley) who claims to be illiterate. Photo by Dave Pearson Photography; courtesy of Virginia Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The confrontation between Elizabeth (Ashley Dixon) and Mary Jane (Jacqueline Echols McCarley) with Lucinda (Cierra Byrd) standing by. Photo by Dave Pearson Photography; courtesy of Virginia Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sue (Justin Vivian Bond) is welcomed to life by Death (Rehanna Thelwell). Photo by Steven Pisano; courtesy of Opera Philadelphia.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Widow Isabel (Pascale Beaudin) joins in with party dancers. Photo by Jennifer Packard Photography; courtesy of Opera Lafayette.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cio Cio San (puppet and Karen Chia-Ling Ho) and Lt. Pinkerton (Anthony Ciaramitaro). Photo by Sofia Negron; courtesy of Opera Philadelphia.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Boccanegra (Quinn Kelsey) has his ear bent by Paolo (Benjamin Taylor), the man who enabled his rise to DOGE. Photo by Steven Pisano; courtesy of Opera Philadelphia.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Juno (Emily Treigle) tempts Somnus (Eric Lindsey), the god of sleep, with a reward for his help. Photo by Ken Howard; courtesy of Wolf Trap Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mimi (Gabriella Reyes) and Rodolfo (Kang Wang) search for her key on the floor and find love. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>In the last act, the friends are gathered for friendly banter as Colline (Adam Lau) and Schuanard (Benjamin Taylor) dance as Rodolfo ( Joshua Blue) and Marcello (Troy Cook) look on. Photo by Ray Bailey; courtesy of Opera Philadelphia.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Rachel Blaustein as the Countess, Helen Zhibing Huang as Susanna, and Efrain Solis as Figaro. Photo by Michael Halbig; courtesy of Annapolis Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>l to r: Katerina Burton as Girlfriend 2, Briana Hunter as The Mother, Ariana Wehr as Girlfriend, and Rehanna Thelwell as Girlfriend 3. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>l to r: Jonathan Pierce Rhodes as Police Officer Buddy 2, Kenneth Kellogg as The Father, Camron Gray as Police Officer Buddy 1, and Christian Simmons as Police Officer Buddy 3. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kenneth Kellogg as The Father and Aaron Crouch as The Son. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>In the closing scene of Blue, the Reverend and congregation stand while on the right a memory takes place of father, son, and mother sharing a meal. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>(l to r standing): Mary Feminear as Alice Ford, Catherine Martin as Mistress Quickly, and Allegra de Vita as Meg Page as a hiding Falstaff (Mark Delavan) peeks out of the basket. Photo by Julian Thomas Photography and courtesy of Maryland Lyric Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Singers Daniel O’Hearn as Lord Cecil and Roberta Mantegna as Elizabetta with full orchestra and chorus on stage behind them. Photo by Caitlin Oldham; courtesy of Washington Concert Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Roberta Mantegna as Elizabetta, Conductor Antony Walker, and Andrew Owens as Roberto Devereux. Photo by Caitlin Oldham; courtesy of Washington Concert Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kerry Wilkerson as Sir Walter Raleigh, Daniel O’Hearn as Lord Cecil, Roberta Mantegna as Elizabetta, Conductor Antony Walker, Andrew Owens as Roberto Devereux, and Ricardo José Rivera as the Duke of Nottingham. Photo by Caitlin Oldham; courtesy of Washington Concert Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>l to r: Jacob Ashworth, June Huang, Justin Jonathan Taylor, Emmanuelle de Negri, Isaiah Chapman, and Serafim Smigelskiy. Photo by Sierra Prasada; courtesy of Opera Lafayette.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Colleen Daly as the governess holds a fallen Brynn Blair as Miles. Photo by Kiirstn Pagan; courtesy of Opera Baltimore.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Charles André Van Loo - Madame de Pompadour en belle jardinière - v.1754-1755. Image from Wikipedia is in the public domain.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cast photo from OL’s performance in 2012 of Le Roi et le fermier by Pierre-Alexandre Monsigny; this production included a performance at Opéra Royal de Versailles. Photo by Louis Forget; courtesy of Opera Lafayette.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Photo of Artistic Director, Conductor, and Violinist Ryan Brown. Photo courtesy of Opera Lafayette.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Troy Cook (left) as Major-General Stanley and ensemble. hoto by Dave Pearson Photography; courtesy of Virginia Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Maryland Lyric Orchestra on stage and the Maryland Lyric Opera Chorus in the balconies behind with singers onstage including (l to r) Michael Pitocchi as Samuel, Adam Cioffari as Tom, Aleksey Bogdanov as Renato, Conductor Andrea Licata, Aitana Sanz as Oscar, Arturo Chacón-Cruz as Riccardo, and Daryl Freedman as Ulrica. Photo by Julian Thomas Photography; courtesy of Maryland Lyric Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Christine Goerke as Elektra. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Board Supervisor Milk (Thomas Glass) outlines where his body will lay while The Messenger (Kyle Sanchez Tingzon) looks on. Photo by Eric Woolsey; courtesy of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>l to r: Dr. Oliver Sacks (Jarrett Porter), Frank (Jared Esguerra), Dr. Podsnap (David Pittsinger), Physician 1 (Manfred Anaya),  Physician 2 (Mishael Eusebio), Physician 3 (Rachel Blaustein) consider Dr. Sacks’ request to treat patients with L-DOPA. Photo by Eric Woolsey; courtesy of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Silvain (Victor Sicard) is confronted by the younger son of Dolmon (Zack Powell) accompanied by three guards (Juan Hernandez, Gilbert Chavez, and Jose M. Pietri-Coimbre) while Bazil, the mother and daughters look on. Photo by Jen Packard; courtesy of Opera Lafayette.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>l to r: Alfred Walker as Nilakantha, Erin Morley as Lakmé, Conductor Antony Walker, and Frédéric Antoun as Gérald. Photo by Caitlin Oldham; courtesy of Washington Concert Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>l to r: Erin Morley as Lakmé, Conductor Antony Walker, and Sammy Huh as Hadji. Photo by Caitlin Oldham; courtesy of Washington Concert Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A view of Alfred Walker, Erin Morley, and Conductor Antony Walker in front of the WCO Orchestra and Chorus. Photo by Caitlin Oldham; courtesy of Washington Concert Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Carmen (Isabel Leonard) has many would be suitors. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Escamillo (Ryan Speedo Green) enters on Honey, the white horse. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Carmen ends tragically. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Karen Vuong as sculptor Maya Lin, Rod Gilfry as former defense secretary Robert McNamara, Christian Mark Gibbs as veteran Grady Mitchell, Nina Yoshida Nelsen as Vietnamese refugee Phuong Tran in Rift. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2022-02-26</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2022-02-18</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Dancers on the beach in the film version of Svadba are (L-R) Sarah Pacheco, Sasha Peterson, Victoria Awkward, Emily Jerant-Hendrickson, and Jay Breen. Photo by David Angus; courtesy of Opera Philadelphia.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>In the foreground, two visiting Albanians plead their case with Dorabella and Fiordiligi: (l to r) Maire Therese Carmack as Dorabella, Yazid Gray as Guglielmo in disguise, Angel Romero as Ferrando in disguise, and Madeline Ehlinger as Fiordiligi. Photography by David Bachman Photography; courtesy of Pittsburgh Opera.</image:caption>
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    <loc>http://operagene.com/new-blog/2020/10/16/le-marchal-ferrant-the-blacksmith-opera-lafayette-premieres-an-americanized-opra-comique</loc>
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      <image:title>Blog - Le Maréchal ferrant (The Blacksmith): Opera Lafayette Premieres an Americanized Opéra Comique</image:title>
      <image:caption>The dress rehearsal of Le Maréchal ferrant (The Blacksmith) at the Menefee Barn with a socially distanced audience in Mancos, Colorado. Photo by Paul Boyer; courtesy of Opera Lafayette.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cast (L-R) Sarah Shafer as Jeannie, Arnold Livingston Geis as Cody, Dominique Côté as Marcel the Blacksmith, Joshua Conyers as Eustis , Frank Kelley as Slim MacBride, Pascale Beaudin as Claudine. Photo by Paul Boyer; courtesy of Opera Lafayette.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Local community musicians playing during the folk songs: (L-R) Andrew Saletta, Nick Lawrence, Alice Gausch, Marilyn Kroeker, Lynne Lewis, Erika Alvero. Photo by Paul Boyer; courtesy of Opera Lafayette.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Leading the singalong are Emilie Faiella as Jeannie and Arnold Livingston Geis as Cody. Photo by Paul Boyer; courtesy of Opera Lafayette.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>An onlooker taking in the ensemble for this work: Doug Balliett on contrabass, Ryan Brown on violin, and Adam Gardino on guitar. Photo by Paul Boyer; courtesy of Opera Lafayette. (Somehow this photo reminds me of Picasso’s Three Musicians - check it out and see if you see the resemblance.)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A sunset behind the Menefee Barn; the performances ran 5 pm until sunset. Photo by Paul Boyer; courtesy of Opera Lafayette.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Audience at educational program with middle and high school students performing. Photo by Paul Boyer; courtesy of Opera Lafayette.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A standing ovation for Opera Lafayette’s Le Maréchal ferrant (The Blacksmith). Photo by Paul Boyer; courtesy of Opera Lafayette.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2020-09-09</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - Virginia Opera’s Adam Turner on the Importance of Stayin’ Alive in 2020</image:title>
      <image:caption>Virginia Opera’s Artistic Director and Conductor, Adam Turner.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Virginia Opera’s Adam Turner on the Importance of Stayin’ Alive in 2020</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Virginia Opera’s Adam Turner on the Importance of Stayin’ Alive in 2020</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Virginia Opera’s Adam Turner on the Importance of Stayin’ Alive in 2020</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Virginia Opera’s Adam Turner on the Importance of Stayin’ Alive in 2020</image:title>
      <image:caption>A Facebook screen capture shot of Martinis, Manhattans, and Maestros showing Maestro Turner holding up one of his summer apocalyptic reads while Maestro Eldredge views his selection, connected on a Zoom call.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://operagene.com/new-blog/2020/8/19/opera-season-2020-2021-in-the-mid-atlantic-phoenixes-waiting-for-takeoff</loc>
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    <lastmod>2020-08-22</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - Opera Season 2020-2021 in the mid-Atlantic: Phoenixes Taxiing for Takeoff</image:title>
      <image:caption>A phoenix depicted in an 1806 book of legendary creatures by FJ Bertuch. Image in the public domain, accessed through Wikipedia.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://operagene.com/new-blog/2020/8/3/denyce-graves-provides-a-learning-activity-for-opera-fans-the-master-class</loc>
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    <lastmod>2020-08-04</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - Denyce Graves Provides a Learning Activity for Opera Fans: The Master Class</image:title>
      <image:caption>Superstar mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves. Photo courtesy of Wolf Trap.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Denyce Graves Provides a Learning Activity for Opera Fans: The Master Class</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mezzo-soprano Alexis Peart, first student performing in the master class; all students accompanied by pianist William Woodard. Photo courtesy of Wolf Trap.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Class instructor Denyce Graves provides student feedback. Photo courtesy of Wolf Trap.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Denyce Graves Provides a Learning Activity for Opera Fans: The Master Class</image:title>
      <image:caption>Soprano Brittany Logan next up to perform and be critiqued. Photo courtesy of Wolf Trap.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Denyce Graves Provides a Learning Activity for Opera Fans: The Master Class</image:title>
      <image:caption>Baritone Justin Burgess third up for a performance and a critique. Photo courtesy of Wolf Trap.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Denyce Graves Provides a Learning Activity for Opera Fans: The Master Class</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mezzo-soprano Emily Treigle is the last student in the master class to perform and have her performance critiqued by Ms. Graves. Photo courtesy of Wolf Trap.</image:caption>
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    <loc>http://operagene.com/new-blog/2020/7/28/on-demand-partying-bcos-thirsty-thursdays-at-home-thru-aug-2</loc>
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    <lastmod>2020-07-29</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Julia Cooke, Artistic Director and General Director of the Baltimore Concert Opera demonstrates how to make her own concoction. Iris the cow is in the background and off camera was her dog Kevin Bacon and her husband Brendan. Image courtesy of Baltimore Concert Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - On Demand Partying: BCO’s Thirsty Thursdays at Home Thru Aug 2</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mezzo-soprano Mariya Kaganskaya sings accompanied on piano by Joy Schreier, while Eddie-the-dog chills, obviously not concerned about that particular lyric in the aria. Image courtesy of Baltimore Concert Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Soprano Makeda Hampton in Delaware accompanied on piano by Joy Schreier in Delaware. She sings a song she says helped launch her on a career in opera. Image courtesy of Baltimore Concert Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tenor Brian Wallin on left in Minnesota and baritone Trevor Scheunemann in Maryland sing a duet, accompanied on piano by Joy Schreier in the frame above them, in another area of Maryland. Image courtesy of Baltimore Concert Opera.</image:caption>
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    <loc>http://operagene.com/new-blog/2020/7/14/autobiography-of-marian-anderson-nice-to-meet-you-ms-anderson</loc>
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    <lastmod>2020-07-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - Autobiography of Marian Anderson: Nice to Meet You, Ms. Anderson</image:title>
      <image:caption>Marian Anderson, 1920; image in public domain from Wikipedia.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Autobiography of Marian Anderson: Nice to Meet You, Ms. Anderson</image:title>
      <image:caption>A 1943 mural by Mitchell Jamieson on a wall inside the Department of the Interior Building in Washington DC that depicts the scene of Ms. Anderson’s Easter Concert. Image in public domain; source is Wikipedia.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Autobiography of Marian Anderson: Nice to Meet You, Ms. Anderson</image:title>
      <image:caption>A 1934 photo that served as the basis for the Albert Stark painting and the stamp made from the painting in 2005 commemorating Ms. Anderson for her positive impact on justice in America. Image taken from a Smithsonian article on the history of the stamp at https://postalmuseum.si.edu/marian-anderson-a-voice-of-a-lifetime. The stamp can be purchased at Amazon and other online vendors today.</image:caption>
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    <loc>http://operagene.com/new-blog/2020/7/11/wtos-aria-jukebox-live-and-online-vote-for-your-favorite-arias-soon</loc>
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    <lastmod>2020-07-14</lastmod>
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    <loc>http://operagene.com/new-blog/2020/6/30/wolf-trap-operas-streaming-schedule-keep-it-in-your-hip-pocket-and-refer-often</loc>
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    <lastmod>2020-07-01</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Wolf Trap Opera’s The Juniper Tree in 2017: Madison Leonard as Daughter, Ben Edquist as Father, and Annie Rosen as Stepmother. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Wolf Trap Opera. Hint: when this scene appears is one of the switch points in the music from Glass to Moran as composer - I think.</image:caption>
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    <loc>http://operagene.com/new-blog/2020/6/24/operavisions-free-online-summer-gala-stellar-performances-in-an-opera-homecoming</loc>
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    <lastmod>2020-06-24</lastmod>
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    <loc>http://operagene.com/new-blog/2020/6/17/the-met-operas-agrippina-sex-lies-and-streaming-videotape</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2020-06-20</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - The Met Opera’s Agrippina: Sex, Lies, and Streaming Videotape</image:title>
      <image:caption>Joyve DiDonato as Agrippina. Photo by Paola Kudacki; courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - The Met Opera’s Agrippina: Sex, Lies, and Streaming Videotape</image:title>
      <image:caption>Agrippina cast photo. Photo by Marty Sohl; courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A moment of motherly love between Nerone (Kate Lindsey) and Agrippina (Joyce DiDonato). Photo by Marty Sohl; courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Agrippina (Joyce DiDonato) ensnares Poppea (Brenda Rae) in her plot. Photo by Marty Zohl; courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Party scene with Don Giovanni (Ryan McKinny) seated while Leporello (Kyle Ketelsen) dances with the ladies. Photos by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Married love and courage has triumphed over injustice as Floristan (Jean-Michel Richer) and Leonore (Nathalie Paulin) are reunited. Photo by Louis Forget; courtesy of Opera Lafayette.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Rocco (Stephen Hegedus) and Leonore (Nathalie Paulin) find the secret prisoner, Floristan (Jean-Michel Richer) on the floor of the dungeon. Photo by Louis Forget; courtesy of Opera Lafayette.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The king’s minister Don Fernando has arrived, freeing the political prisoners and saving Floristan (Jean-Michel Richer) and Leonore (Nathalie Paulin). Photo by Louis Forget; courtesy of Opera Lafayette.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>J’Nai taking a selfie with then head of Wolf Trap Opera, Kim Witman at the incoming reception for Filene Artists. Photo courtesy of Wolf Trap Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Center: J'Nai Bridges as Lucretia, Christian Zaremba as Collatinus; upper left: Brenton Ryan as Male Chorus, and Kerriann Otano as Female Chorus; and right: Shea Owens as Junius, Sarah Larsen as Bianca, and Amy Owens as Lucia. Photo by Scott Suchman and courtesy of Wolf Trap Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tenor Joseph Michael Brent singing in Il Tabarro in September of 2019 at The Music Center at Strathmore. Photo courtesy of Maryland Lyric Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Under Coloquinte’s spell, the court ladies are charmed by King Carrot (Christophe Mortagne). 2019 Photo by Blandine Soulage; courtesy of Opéra Lyon.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>In her show stopping Ophelia Mad Scene, Lisette Oropesa pauses before exiting. Photo by Don Lassell; courtesy of Washington Concert Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ian McEuen as Nika Magadoff, the magician, and Jeffrey Grayson Gates as Mr. Kofner. Photo by Britt Olsen-Ecker; courtesy of Baltimore Concert Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>l to r: The Secretary (Kate Farrar), the Foreign Woman (Laura Corina Sanders), John (Ron Loyd), Anna Gomez (Dana McIntosh), Vera Boronel (Sarah Saturnino), the Mother (Jenni Bank), Mr. Kofner (Jeffrey Grayson Gates), and above, Magda (Melanie Henley Heyn). Photo by Britt Olsen-Ecker; courtesy of Baltimore Concert Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>l to r: Thomas Dunford, Lea Desandre, Daniel Moody, Patrick Kilbride, and Jonathan Woody open with songs. Rehearsal photo by Louis Forget; courtesy of Opera Lafayette.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Photo bookends are dancers Julia Bengsston and Matthew Ting. Singers l to r are Sarah Shafer, Jonathan Woody, Daniel Moody, Patrick McBride, and Véronique Filloux. Rehearsal photo by Louis Forget; courtesy of Opera Lafayette.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2019-11-20</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Postman Mario Ruoppolo making his rounds. Photo by Ben Schill Photography; courtesy of the Virginia Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Matilde (Inna Dukach) and husband Pablo Neruda (Raúl Melo) in exile. Photo by Ben Schill Photography; courtesy of the Virginia Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Neruda (Raúl Melo) explains metaphor to Mario (Daniel Montenegro). Photo by Ben Schill Photography; courtesy of the Virginia Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mario (Daniel Montenegro) is engaged in a game with Beatrice Russo (Danielle Talamantes) while the three women spirits look on. Photo by Ben Schill Photography; courtesy of the Virginia Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Top to Bottom: Donna Rosa (Dana Beth Miller), Beatrice (Danielle Talamantes), Mario (Daniel Montenegro), and Giorgio (Brett Bode) celebrating recording the sound of the baby Beatrice carries. Photo by Ben Schill Photography; courtesy of the Virginia Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The National Symphony Orchestra in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall beginning Act II of Tristan und Isolde. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of the National Symphony Orchestra.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Stephen Gould as Tristan and Christine Goerke as Isolde. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of the National Symphony Orchestra.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ekaterina Gubanova as Brangaene and Christine Goerke as Isolde. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of the National Symphony Orchestra.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Günther Groissböck as King Marke, Stephen Gould as Tristan, and Christine Goerke as Isolde. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of the National Symphony Orchestra.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>l to r: Hunter Enoch, Neal Cooper, Stephen Gould, Gianandrea Noseda, Ekaterina Gubanova, and Christine Goerke. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of the National Symphony Orchestra.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2019-11-12</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The steamboat Eldorado is boarding as Florencia en el Amazonas begins. Photo by David Bachman Photography; courtesy of Pittsburgh Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Spirit Riolobo (Craig Verm) who appears where he is needed explains dinner as Alvaro (Nathan Gunn) and Paula (Sandra Piques Eddy) look on as the Cabin Boy (Perry J. Gatch, IV) displays the grilled option. Photo by David Bachman Photography; courtesy of Pittsburgh Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Arcadio (Andres Acosta) takes command as he and Rosalba (Natasha Wilson) see the churning waters; the captain (Ashraf Sewailam) is downed with Paula (Sandra Piques Eddy) by his side. Photo by David Bachman Photography; courtesy of Pittsburgh Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>l to r: Rosalba (Natasha Wilson), Arcadio (Andres Acosta), Florencia (Alexandra Loutsion), Capitán (Ashraf Sewailam), Paula (Sandra Piques Eddy), and Alvaro (Nathan Gunn) learn they cannot depart at the port because cholera is raging. Photo by David Bachman Photography; courtesy of Pittsburgh Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Diva Florencia Grimaldi (Alexandra Loutsion) sings a provocative, metaphysical denouement. Photo by David Bachman Photography; courtesy of Pittsburgh Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>David Portillo in the role of Tamino. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>l to r: Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the night and Sydney Mancasola as Pamina. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>l to r: David Cangelosi as Monostatos, Sidney Mancasola as Pamina, and Michael Adams as Papageno. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>General Otello (Russell Thomas) arrives victorius. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Desdemona (Leah Crocetto) and Otello (Russell Thomas) are rapturously reunited. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cavaradossi (Matthew Vickers) and Tosca (Ewa Płonka) share their last moments together.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Joseph Keckler, creator of Let Me Die. Photo by Johanna Austin; courtesy of Opera Philadelphia.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Theo Hoffman and Siena Licht Miller each play all six characters. Photo by Dominic M. Mercier; courtesy of Opera Philadelphia.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Shapes and footage as well as text appear on the screens. Photo by Dominic M. Mercier; courtesy of Opera Philadelphia.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A text exchange between the composer Philip Venables and the librettist Ted Huffman. Photo by Dominic M. Mercier; courtesy of Opera Philadelphia.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2019-09-25</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The Eccentrics announce The Love of Three Oranges will be performed. Photo by Kelly &amp; Massa; courtesy of Opera Philadelphia.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The King of Clubs played by Scott Conner seeks medical advice for his son. Photo by Kelly &amp; Massa; courtesy of Opera Philadelphia.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Eccentrics keep watch and react to the tale’s twists and turns. Photo by Kelly &amp; Massa; courtesy of Opera Philadelphia.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Prince (Jonathan Johnson), Farfarello (Ben Wager), and Truffaldino (Barry Banks) begin their quest to find three oranges. Photos by Kelly &amp; Massa; courtesy of Opera Philadelphia.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Cook played by Zachary James sings softly but carries a big ladle. Photos by Kelly &amp; Massa; courtesy of Opera Philadelphia.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The three oranges, once secured by the Prince (Jonathan Johnson) and Truffaldino (Barry Banks), have grown. Photos by Kelly &amp; Massa; courtesy of Opera Philadelphia.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The heart of the Princes (Jonathan Johnson) is captured by Princess Ninetta played by Tiffany Townsend. Photos by Kelly &amp; Massa; courtesy of Opera Philadelphia.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2019-09-19</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Baritone Mark Delavan who played Michele in Il Tabarro and Alfio in Cavalleria Rusticana. Photo courtesy of Maryland Lyric Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tenor Yi Li as Luigi and soprano Jill Gardner as Giorgetta in Il Tabarro. Photo courtesy of Maryland Lyric Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bass-baritone Jake Gardner as Talpa and mezzo-soprano Allegra De Vita as La Frugola in Il Tabarro (she also played Mama Lucia in Cavalleria Rusticana). Photo courtesy of Maryland Lyric Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Shot of the stage during intermission showing the orchestra and chorus. Photo by author’s spouse, Deb Rogers (fiammatravels.com).</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2019-09-13</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Farewell to Santa Fe Opera this season. Thanks for a great experience. (Santa Fe Opera illustration. Image by Stuart Mcreath; courtesy of Santa Fe Opera.)</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2019-09-10</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>King Hjarne (David Leigh) talks with his young son Corbin as a worried Queen Gertrude (Tamara Mumford) and other sons look on. Photo by Ken Howard; courtesy of Santa Fe Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Princess Lyra (Jessica E. Jones) comforts Ben, who was wounded before returning completely to human form. Photo by Ken Howard; courtesy of Santa Fe Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Virginia Opera’s Director of Tosca, Lillian Groag. Photo courtesy of Virginia Opera.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2019-08-12</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Johnathan McCullough as Figaro, Jeremy Harr as the Officer, Patrick Guetti as Don Basilio, and Calvin Griffin as Dr. Bartolo. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2019-07-30</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2019-07-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - Wolf Trap Opera’s Ariadne auf Naxos: From Chaos Emerges Love</image:title>
      <image:caption>l to r: Lindsay Kate Brown (Composer), Ian Koziara (Tenor), Alexandria Shiner (Prima Donna), Joshua Conyers (Music Master), Wilford Kelly (Wigmaker), Jeremy Harr (Lackey), Conor McDonald (Major-Domo), Seiyoung Kim (Brighella), Victor Cardamone (Scaramuccio), Ian McEuen (Dancing Master) and Ron Dukes (Truffaldin) in the Prologue. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Wolf Trap Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>l to r.:Victor Cardamone as Scaramuccio, Alexandra Nowakowski as Zerbinetta, Ron Dukes as Truffaldin, and (bottom) Michael Pandolfo as Harlekin taking their turn in the Opera/comedy mashup. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Wolf Trap Opera.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2019-07-17</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Scene from Turandot. Photo by Marty Sohl; courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2019-07-08</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>“Tosca” movie, 1976, DVD cover; photo by author.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“Don Giovanni” movie, 1979, DVD; photo by author.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2019-07-07</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>l to r: Two sailors from Paris, Scapin (Daniel Noyola) and Pierrot (Ben Edquist) approach Atlantis as Merlin (Conor McDonald) tracks them overhead. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Wolf Trap Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>l to r: Merlin’s nieces, the rich, young bachelorettes, Argentine (Shannon Jennings) and Diamantine (Niru Liu) arrive to court the sailors. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Wolf Trap Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>l to r: Hippocratine (Megan Ester Grey) arrives while Merlin (Conor McDonald) observes overhead. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Wolf Trap Opera.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2019-06-28</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Joshua Conyers as Ramiro, the muleteer (standing), Ian Koziara as Torquemada, the clock maker (seated), and Taylor Raven as Concepcion, the clockmaker’s wife (lighted in back). Photo by Rob Wallace/MIndful Photo; courtesy of Wolf Trap Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Concepcion (Taylor Raven) decides that in love, it is the muleteer’s turn (Joshua Conyers) - regards to Boccacio. Photo by Rob Wallace/MIndful Photo; courtesy of Wolf Trap Opera.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2019-03-27</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Suzuki (Kristen Choi) and Cio-Cio-San (Danielle Pastin) confronting the truth. Photo by Ben Schill Photography; courtesy of Virginia Opera.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2019-03-24</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2019-03-21</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2019-03-19</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>A comedic moment of Cosi fan tutte; soprano Nanyoung Song as Despina in disguise holds the magic cure for the passed out boys and, Conductor Louis Salemno holds the baton in the background. Photo by Sam Trotman; courtesy of Maryland Lyric Opera.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2019-03-12</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The duel scene in Eugene Onegin. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Billington Rose I received as an audience member at the opening performance of WNO’s Eugene Onegin. Photo by author.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2019-03-07</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2019-02-28</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2019-02-24</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2019-02-27</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Curtain call for Saturday night’s performance. Photo by Sam Trotman; courtesy of Maryland Lyric Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Dr. Rollo Dilworth of Temple University and the Children of the Gospel Choir led the audience in a closing song. Photo by Jati Linsay; courtesy of the Kennedy Center.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kay Theatre in the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center of the University of Maryland; photo courtesy of the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Johnathan McCullough as Marullo, Joshua Conyers as Count Monterone, and Nicholas Nestorak as Matteo Borsa, as the two courtiers restrain the enraged Count. Photos by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Wolf Trap Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Figaro (Andrey Zhilikhovsky), Almaviva (Taylor Stayton), and Rosina (Isabel Leonard). Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Washington National Opera’s The Barber of Seville: Is It Too Funny?</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dr. Bartolo (Paolo Bordogna), Ambrogio (Matthew Pauli), Rosina (Isabel Leonard), and Almavira (Taylor Stayton). Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ambrogio (Matthew Pauli), Don Basilio (Wei Wu), and Paolo Bordogna (Dr. Bartolo). Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A sample of the lighting, costumes, and choreography with soldiers, Figaro (Andrey Zhilikhovsky), Almaviva (Taylor Stayton), and Rosina (Isabel Leonard). Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>WNO's The Barber of Seville Gay Finale. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2018-05-01</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - OperaDelaware’s Puccini Festival: Well Worth the Drive (120 miles)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Setting the mood, Il Tabarro, begins with Michele (Grant Youngblood) sitting atop his barge as the sun sets. Photos by Moonloop Photography; courtesy of OperaDelaware.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Michele (Grant Youngblood) forces Giorgetta (Eleni Calenos) to look at Luigi's corpse (Matthew Vickers). Photos by Moonloop Photography; courtesy of OperaDelaware.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Eleni Calenos as Sister Angelica. Photos by Moonloop Photography; courtesy of OperaDelaware.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sister Angelica (Eleni Calenos) and her son (Rex Cooke) in a non-speaking role. Photos by Moonloop Photography; courtesy of OperaDelaware.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Grand Opera House in Wilmington, DE. Photo by Debra Rogers.</image:caption>
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    <loc>http://operagene.com/new-blog/2018/4/26/mets-cendrillon-live-hd-in-cinemas-on-saturday-april-28-encores-on-may-2-best-met-offering-this-year</loc>
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    <lastmod>2018-04-26</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - Met’s Cendrillon Live HD in Cinemas on Saturday, April 28 (Encores on May 2): Best Met Offering This Year?</image:title>
      <image:caption>Cendrillon travels to the ball. Photo by Ken Howard; courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Met’s Cendrillon Live HD in Cinemas on Saturday, April 28 (Encores on May 2): Best Met Offering This Year?</image:title>
      <image:caption>Love happens - Alice Coote as Prince Charming and Joyce DiDonato as Cendrillon. Photo by Ken Howard; courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera.</image:caption>
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    <loc>http://operagene.com/new-blog/2018/4/22/baltimore-concert-operas-gianni-schicchi-and-buosos-ghost-my-book-of-revelations</loc>
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    <lastmod>2018-04-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - Baltimore Concert Opera’s Gianni Schicchi and Buoso’s Ghost: Seven Revelations</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Baltimore Concert Opera’s Gianni Schicchi and Buoso’s Ghost: Seven Revelations</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Baltimore Concert Opera’s Gianni Schicchi and Buoso’s Ghost: Seven Revelations</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Baltimore Concert Opera’s Gianni Schicchi and Buoso’s Ghost: Seven Revelations</image:title>
      <image:caption>The will is read in a production photo by Opera Delaware: seated left to right - Orin Strunk, Dana MacIntosh, Claudia Chapa, Andrew Pardini; standing left to right - Hans Tashjian, Alexandra Rodrick, Matthew Curran, Kirk Dougherty. Courtesy of Baltimore Concert Opera.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://operagene.com/new-blog/2018/4/16/opera-and-the-struggle-for-beauty-mldos-young-artist-concert-free-april-20</loc>
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    <lastmod>2018-04-18</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - Opera and the Struggle for Beauty: MLDO’s Young Artist Concert, Free, April 20</image:title>
      <image:caption>"Rayonnant rose window in Notre Dame de Paris. In Gothic architecture, light was considered the most beautiful revelation of God", says Wikipedia's caption. I might contend that the human voice can be even more effective at revealing beauty than a stained glass window. Photo from Wikipedia commons.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Poster image courtesy of Maryland Lyric Opera.</image:caption>
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    <loc>http://operagene.com/new-blog/2018/4/11/virginia-operas-rachele-di-lammermoor-could-be-the-lucia-you-will-remember</loc>
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    <lastmod>2018-04-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - Virginia Opera’s Rachele di Lammermoor Could Be the Lucia You Will Remember</image:title>
      <image:caption>Rachele Gilmore as Lucia in the famous mad scene. Photo by Ben Schill Photography; courtesy of Virginia Opera.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>http://operagene.com/new-blog/2018/4/9/mets-luisa-miller-live-hd-in-cinemas-on-saturday-april-14-why-you-should-go</loc>
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    <lastmod>2018-04-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - Met’s Luisa Miller Live HD in Cinemas on Saturday, April 14: Why You Should Go</image:title>
      <image:caption>Placido Domingo as MIller; Sonya Yoncheva as Luisa, and Piotr Beczala as Rudolfo. Photo by Chirs Lee; courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Met’s Luisa Miller Live HD in Cinemas on Saturday, April 14: Why You Should Go</image:title>
      <image:caption>Placido Domingo in 1971 production of Luisa Miller as Rudolfo; the 1979 production was his second Luisa Miller. Met Opera Archive photo taken from Placido Domingo's website.</image:caption>
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    <loc>http://operagene.com/new-blog/2018/4/2/director-kyle-lang-on-staging-lucia-di-lammermoor-beginning-with-the-costumes</loc>
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    <lastmod>2018-04-03</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Etching by Charles Robert Leslie of scene from Sir Walter Scott's "The Bride of Lammermoor". Etching is in public domain; accessed via Wikipedia.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Director Kyle Lang on Staging Lucia di Lammermoor, Beginning with the Costumes</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Director Kyle Lang on Staging Lucia di Lammermoor, Beginning with the Costumes</image:title>
      <image:caption>Rachele Gilmore as Lucia. Photo by Ben Schill Photography; courtesy of Virginia Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Director Kyle Lang on Staging Lucia di Lammermoor, Beginning with the Costumes</image:title>
      <image:caption>Enrico played by Tim Mix clashes with Edgardo played by Joseph Dennis. Photo by Ben Schill Photography; courtesy of Virginia Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Director Kyle Lang on Staging Lucia di Lammermoor, Beginning with the Costumes</image:title>
      <image:caption>Lucia played by Rachele Gilmore in the mad scene. Photo by Ben Schill Photography; courtesy of Virginia Opera.</image:caption>
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    <loc>http://operagene.com/new-blog/2018/3/25/national-symphonys-verdi-requiem-a-happening-and-a-concert</loc>
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      <image:caption>NSO's Music Director and Conductor Gianandrea Noseda leading the performance. Photo by Scott Suchman and courtesy of the National Symphony Orchestra.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>An additional feature adding movement as scene enhancement was the choreography, originally by Daniel Charon and transferred to this production by Natalie Desch. Photo by David Bachman Photography; courtesy of Pittsburgh Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Choral Arts Society of Washington; photo by Russell Hirshorn and courtesy of the National Symphony Orchestra.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2018-03-06</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2018-02-27</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Angela Meade as Alcina. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Angela Meade as Alcina, Elizabeth Deshong as Ruggiero, and chorus. Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy of Washington National Opera.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2017-11-06</lastmod>
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