Thursday, 2 April 2020

Plácido Domingo Hospitalized in Mexico with COVID-19

PLÁCIDO DOMINGO has been hospitalized in Avenida Costera in Acapulco, Mexico, with complications related to COVID-19.
In a statement released to the press, Domingo's spokesperson reported that his condition is currently stable and that he will “remain in the hospital as long as the doctors find it necessary until a hoped-for full recovery.”
Domingo, 79, announced last Sunday that he had tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, and reported that he had been experiencing fever and cough symptoms. In a statement posted to this singer's Facebook page following his diagnosis, Domingo wrote: "I am so grateful and moved by the wave of messages I have received from so many people. Thank you very much with all my heart. Take care of health, stay safe and #Stay Home.  spacer
More information can be found on Plácido Domingo's Facebook pagePlácidoDomingo.com and La Vanguardia.

Krzysztof Penderecki, 86, Prolific Polish Composer, has Died

KRZYSZTOF PENDERECKI 
Debica, Poland, November 23, 1933—Krákow, Poland, March 29, 2020 
POLAND'S MOST DISTINGUISHED and successful composer of classical music in the twentieth century, Penderecki wrote prolifically in a variety of music forms, including symphonies, choral works, concertos, chamber music and operas. Penderecki’s four best-known operas were Die Teufel von Loudon (Hamburg State Opera, 1969); Paradise Lost (Lyric Opera of Chicago, 1978); Die Schwarze Mask (Salzburg, 1986) and Ubu Rex (Bavarian State Opera, 1991). A much-anticipated treatment of Racine’s classic French drama Phaedra, planned for Vienna State Opera in 2018–19, was canceled when Penderecki asked the company to release him from the commission. Both Die Teufel von Loudon and Die Schwarze Mask were first performed in the U.S. at Santa Fe Opera.
Penderecki’s music was complex and thorny, often dark but invariably compelling. His best-known non-operatic compositions were Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima (1960), Polymorphia (1963), the St. Luke Passion (1963-66), the Polish Requiem (1980-84, rev. 1993, 2005), Symphony No. 3 (1988–95), and the Grammy-winning Credo (2001). Penderecki also wrote concertos for violinist Anne Sophie Mutter and cellist Mstislav Rostropovich that won them Grammys in the late 1980s.
Also an admired conductor and teacher, Penderecki’s faculty associations include the Yale School of Music, where he taught composition, and the Academy of Music in Krákow.
Penderecki’s music reached millions of non-classical music fans through the use of his compositions on the soundtracks of a number of hit movies including The Shining, The Exorcist, Wild at Heart, Twin Peaks, Shutter Island and Children of Men. spacer

Lyric Opera of Chicago Postpones Remainder of 2019-20 Season


Performances of 42nd Street and Blue Moved into Future Seasons
LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO announced today that it will postpone the remainder of its 2019-20 season due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Anthony Freud, the company's general director, said in a statement that all public performances, events and activities remaining in the 2019-20 season have been successfully moved into future seasons, including performances of 42nd Street and the chamber opera Blue.
The company will now present the new-to-Chicago production of 42nd Street, which was originally scheduled to run from May 29 through June 21, in the spring of Lyric Opera's 2021-22 season. The midwest premiere of composer Jeanine Tesori and librettist Tazewell Thompson's Blue, originally scheduled to play from June 16-28 at the Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, will now take place in January 2021, and will be conducted by Lyric's music director designate Enrique Mazzola. The Chicago premiere of Missy Mazzoli's Proving Up will also be presented in a later season.
Last month, the company announced that it had been forced to cancel its first slated presentations of its complete Ring Cycle in response to the pandemic. The company's full Ring, scheduled to begin on Monday, April 13 with performances running through May 3, was to have taken the Lyric Opera House stage in David Pountney's stagings of the tetralogy under the baton of music director Sir Andrew Davis. According to the company, rehearsals for the performances had been ongoing since mid-February.
"The health, safety and security of our audiences, artists, and employees is our highest priority," said Freud in a statement released at the time. "While this decision is very difficult, there was no other option." The company reportedly hopes to identify a future opportunity to present its new production of Götterdämmerung and the complete cycles.

Friday, 11 May 2018

Conte: chelsea have improved under me

Antonio conte has defended his record as Chelsea had coach, reminding critics that when he arrived the club was in a worse position.
        We've worked for two years and worked very hard to try to build something, to create a base. I think we did this " said conte despite being hesitant to judge his own work.

Actress Yvonne okoro explains why most female celebrities are single

Ghanaian actress, Yvonne okoro explains why most celebrities are still single.
       She made known that a hood number of Celebs are single because they are confused as to who to accept in their life. Speaking about her own love life in the interview with showbiz, she said "the issue us men don't have balls to come forward to ask her out because they think I am already hooked or plain very high maintenance.

Friday, 15 September 2017

Southeast Governors Forum Bans all Activities of indigenous people of biafra, IPOB in the Region

The Southeast Governors Forum Has banned all activities of the indigenous people of biafra, IPOB in the southest region.                                                                                                                                     The forum rose from its emergency security meeting held today at enugu stste government house, to announce the ban. Reading out a ten-point communique reached at the forum and governor of ebonyi state, Engr Dave Umehi said they are committed to take strategic steps towards realizing the               restructing agitation in the country.                                                                                                                                                                      
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Thursday, 1 June 2017

Davido, the uncompleted building and the renovated house

                      If there was an award for the most talked about nigerian artist, then davido will clearly win it. All year round, he`s consistenly been in the news for the good, the bad, the music and the controversial reasons. last week, Davido showed off his `new crib` and it got the media and his fans a little bit confuse.he`s only just spent millions of naira to renovate it`s house. while his actual new crib is nearing completion.

Friday, 19 May 2017

Klitschko, Wilder, then Fury – Hearn outlines Joshua schedule

Klitschko, Wilder, then Fury – Hearn outlines Joshua schedule

Anthony Joshua will attempt to contest a re-match against Wladimir Klitschko before fighting Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury, according to his promoter. Joshua stopped Klitschko ...
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´I think it´s bulls***´ – Green slams Thompson´s All-NBA snub

´I think it´s bulls***´ – Green slams Thompson´s All-NBA snub

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green described Klay Thompson’s All-NBA snub as “bulls***” after LeBron James and James Harden headlined selection. Green ...
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76ers leaving options open with third pick and Okafor

76ers leaving options open with third pick and Okafor

The Philadelphia 76ers will once again be a team to watch this offseason, starting with the NBA Draft. Philadelphia have the number three pick for this year’s draft in ...
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LeBron ties Kobe for the most All-NBA first team honors as Harden & Westbrook make 2017 list

LeBron ties Kobe for the most All-NBA first team honors as Harden & Westbrook make 2017 list

Cleveland Cavaliers star James, Houston Rockets guard and MVP candidate Harden, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook, San Antonio’s Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis of the ...
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Hahn, Barnes set early pace at Bryon Nelson as Johnson lurks

Hahn, Barnes set early pace at Bryon Nelson as Johnson lurks

American pair James Hahn and Ricky Barnes upstaged a star-studded field to take the lead after the opening round of the AT&T Byron Nelson. World number one Dustin Johnson, ...
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Sharapova to enter Wimbledon qualifying

Sharapova to enter Wimbledon qualifying

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Classy Halep through to semi-finals in Rome

Classy Halep through to semi-finals in Rome

The in-form Simona Halep reached the semi-finals of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia with a clinical straight-sets victory over Anett Kontaveit on Friday. The classy ...
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Ajax should not be in the Europa League – Mourinho

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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho does not believe Europa League final opponents Ajax should even be in the competition. The two teams meet next Wednesday in Stockholm with ...
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Lahm, Alonso promised special Bayern farewell after ´very emotional´ final training session

Lahm, Alonso promised special Bayern farewell after ´very emotional´ final training session

Bayern Munich head coach Carlo Ancelotti has promised Philipp Lahm and Xabi Alonso the chance for a special farewell in Saturday’s Bundesliga match with Freiburg. The ...
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Sandro gunning for Madrid to give Barcelona LaLiga glory

Sandro gunning for Madrid to give Barcelona LaLiga glory

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Leaving Arsenal was best – Szczesny feeling better than ever before deciding next move

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Wojciech Szczesny believes leaving Arsenal for Roma was the best thing that could have happened to him and reveals life at the Emirates Stadium was becoming negative before ...
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Firmino pushing for final-day spot with Liverpool

Firmino pushing for final-day spot with Liverpool

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is hopeful Roberto Firmino can return to bolster his forward line for the final-day clash with Middlesbrough in the Premier League. Victory over ...
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Paul Pogba in contention to face Crystal Palace after compassionate leave

Paul Pogba in contention to face Crystal Palace after compassionate leave

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has hailed the “strong mentality” of Paul Pogba after confirming that the midfielder is in contention to feature against ...
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Plácido Domingo Hospitalized in Mexico with COVID-19

P LÁCIDO DOMINGO has been hospitalized in Avenida Costera in Acapulco, Mexico, with complications related to COVID-19. In a statem...