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By the summer of 2020, Austin Opera knew that the first two productions of its 2020-21 season – Mozart s classic
The Marriage of Figaro and Mason Bates new American opera
The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs – would be artistic victims of the pandemic. (Not to worry, both will be produced in 2021-22.) But when it came to the third production, Puccini s powerhouse
Tosca, we were stubborn, says AO general director and CEO Annie Burridge. We were determined to find a way to do as much of the production as we could for as many people as we could.
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When you think of Tosca, one of the world s most beloved operas, you might conjure up lofty melodies, virtuoso performances and dramatic action that includes murder, suicide and a good deal of associated suffering.
You might envision, too, elaborate scenery and costumes depicting 1800s Rome, as Napoleon s troops enter a city ruled by Scarpia, the sadistic chief of police who tortures the painter Cavaradossi in order to force the artist s beloved, opera singer Tosca, into his bed.
Did I say it was a melodrama? It is. But a surprisingly effective one.
Puccini s almost Wagnerian score ranks alongside his other operatic zeniths, such as La Boheme, Turandot and Madama Butterfly.
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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) have continued to demonstrate that governance is about solving socioeconomic problems and improving the lives of the people.
This, he said, has distinguished PDP from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its failings because of their lack of capacity in serving Nigerians and fulfilling the party’s social contract with Nigerians.
Governor Wike made the assertion while inaugurating the 2.5 kilometers Isaac Shaahu Road in Gboko Town, on Thursday that was constructed by Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom.
The Rivers State Governor stated that he had repeatedly told all political parties to acknowledge the social contract their elected officers have with the people and ensure that they dutifully fulfill them like it is been done in the PDP-controlled States.
Dream Fulfilled As Bille Kingdom Gets New King
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It was all celebrations and exchange of banters Saturday, April 3, 2021 in Bille Kingdom, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State as the final stage of the coronation of His Majesty, Igbikingeri Ngowari Cornelius Herbert, Agbaniye-Jike XVIII, Amanyanabo of Bille Kingdom came to a successful happy end.
…Stool Upgraded To Second Class
It was all celebrations and exchange of banters Saturday, April 3, 2021 in Bille Kingdom, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State as the final stage of the coronation of His Majesty, Igbikingeri Ngowari Cornelius Herbert, Agbaniye-Jike XVIII, Amanyanabo of Bille Kingdom came to a successful happy end.
17 March 2021
.Our Father’s Humble Beginning To A Successful End Should Be An Encouragement And Inspiration To All Who Want To Succeed - Dumo Lulu-Briggs
The remains of the late Oil Magnate and renowned philanthropist, High Chief Olu Benson Lulu-Briggs were laid to rest in his home town Orubio Abonnema in Akuku Touru Local Government Area of the State.
The burial ceremony which attracted high profile dignitaries within and across Africa also had former President Goodluck Jonathan, Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, former Governor of Cross Rivers State, Donald Duke, Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo and other cream la cream in attendance.