(Santa Fe, NM) - Let’s get this out of the way: Maria is not a holiday movie. However, it’s an absolute must-watch for anyone familiar with opera. We approached the film with some trepidation, having been warned of its profoundly sad tone. We knew it would be a difficult watch, but given the magnitude of Angelina Jolie’s star power and the glimpses we’d caught in previews, we felt compelled to sit down and experience it. This will be a spoiler-free discussion—just some takeaways from our viewing…

Surprise! Welcome to the Opera Innovation | No. 1 playlist + liner notes. Since we’re still about opera and the classically trained voice, we thought we’d highlight artists who’ve been on the blog or our social media channels since we launched in late Spring 2020. Some people here are friends I’ve known for a while, others I’ve only met online, and some who are sadly no longer with us but live on through their one-of-a-kind work…