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Così fan tutte at WNO

“Ana María Martínez (as the scheming Despina) and Ferruccio Furlanetto (as a the scamming Don Alfonso) made a (literally) irresistible duo of master manipulators.” The Washington Post “They are assisted…

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REVIEW: Cincinnati Opera’s ‘Tosca’ a triumph 

“Just before summoning the courage to stab to death the lecherous police chief Scarpia, Ana María Martínez, as the diva Floria Tosca, sang a heartbreaking prayer. Her “Vissi d’arte,” in which she asks God…

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Lyric Opera of Chicago

Q&A with soprano Ana María Martínez Can you tell us about your relationship with Daniel Catán? Daniel was always a bright light. He could fill the room with his most positive energy. He was my friend; to sing…

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Florencia en el Amazonas at the Chicago Lyric Opera

“Much of “Florencia’s” success in Chicago is due to Puerto-Rican soprano Ana María Martínez, who is voluptuously dark-voiced, authoritative and formidable in the title role. She has starred as Florencia with major…

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Opera News

The Grateful Heart Soprano Ana María Martínez wants her artistry to illuminate the world. ANA MARÍA MARTÍNEZ is a diva who cares. The “Cuba-Rican” soprano wants her work and her life to affect the world in a…

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THE 15TH ANNUAL OPERA NEWS AWARDS

Our editors offer tributes to this year’s class of OPERA NEWS Award winners, who will be honored at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan on April 5, 2020. Illustration by Ben Kirchner  Opera News

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