Operatunity knocks

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
On a good day a professional operatic soprano can hit a C. Diana Damrau has gone further - as high as a G. The rising young star at the Metropolitan Opera has inspired awe in critics and fans alike not only for her vocal range but powerful characterizations. She is currently starring in Strauss' Ariadne Auf Naxos at the Met and joins us today. Also: After facing years of legal and technical hurdles, Internet radio is back on the rise. Today, we're joined by Scott McKenzie, editor of Billboard Radio Monitor, with a look at how Internet radio stations are giving niche musicians and small record labels new legions of fans.

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