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Opera Review: ‘Manon!’ – From Heartbeat Opera, Massenet’s Tragic Courtesan

February 2, 2026 Arts, Culture and Society, Editor Pick: Culture and Society, Editor Picks, Opera Comments Off on Opera Review: ‘Manon!’ – From Heartbeat Opera, Massenet’s Tragic Courtesan

Matt Dengler in Heartbeat Opera's 'Manon!' (Andrew Boyle)

This isn't your great-great-grandparents' Massenet. But I'll bet they would have liked it, and I'll bet even opera purists and snobs will appreciate what Heartbeat and Co. have done here.

Win Soprano Sonya Yoncheva’s New Paris-Inspired CD ‘Paris, Mon Amour’

January 14, 2015 Arts, Contests and Giveaways, Culture and Society, Editor Pick: Culture and Society, Music, Music Genres, Music News, Opera, Opera Comments Off on Win Soprano Sonya Yoncheva’s New Paris-Inspired CD ‘Paris, Mon Amour’

The brilliant lyric soprano's new CD highlights music by French composers of the Belle Époque along with Verdi and Puccini. Enter to win a copy from Blogcritics!

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Opera Review: ‘Manon!’ – From Heartbeat Opera, Massenet’s Tragic Courtesan

Win Soprano Sonya Yoncheva’s New Paris-Inspired CD ‘Paris, Mon Amour’