Nicholas Tamagna

Nicholas Tamagna

Nicholas Tamagna is a countertenor based in New York NY. He regularly performs as a concert and operatic soloist regionally throughout the US. He was educated at Manhattan School of Music and City University of New York at Hunter College and is the recent recipient of the Nico Castel Mastersinger Award. Follow him on Twitter or Facebook.

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Bergamo European Countertenor Competition Winners Announced

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October 6, 2011
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The Gianni Bergamo Classical Music Award just crowned three prize winners in the first ever international competition open only to countertenors. We are proud to announce that an American, Andrew Rader, took third prize in a highly competitive field. Learn about the competition and the other prize-winners, and read what these innovative singers performed to earn their places in history…

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Opera Corner: Stile Recitativo

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September 2, 2011
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Welcome back to the Opera Corner. I was initially overwhelmed by the number of potential topics for this back-to-school month. However, I was inspired by a subject that not only takes you back to basics, but also requires time and study: Italian recitative. I will specifically be discussing recitative in the tradition of opera seria (the noble and serious style of Italian opera that was popular in Europe in the 18th century). This musical form, basically the dramatic declamation of text to music, is infused with a sense of poetic purpose, text, and character. Despite (or perhaps because of) this implied freedom, the word recitative can conjure a feeling of unease for many singers…

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Opera Corner: Young Artist Programs

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August 3, 2011
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Greetings from New York City, and welcome to the first article in a series called, Opera Corner.  Here you will find information on countertenors and their place in the opera world. I begin with a personal exploration of Regional Opera Apprenticeship programs in America. While YAPs exist to serve aspiring singers, those singers must also serve the needs of the program.

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