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Russian Bass Ildar Abdrazakov Stars in Mozart's 'Le Nozze di Figaro' Under James Levine at Metropolitan Opera, Borodin's 'Prince Igor' Opening October 22
In the case of world-renowned, Russian-born bass Ildar Abdrazakov, 37, Italian opera has made him a premiere singer in the operatic world. A native of Ufa, capital of the Russian republic of Bashkortostan, Ildar now has taken his voice to a new level, and he will perform in the Metropolitan Opera's production of 'Prince Igor,' to open Oct. 22. Neil Young and 92-Piece Orchestra on 'Storytone' Due Out November 4 on Reprise; Releases 'Waging Heavy Peace with Special Deluxe: A Memoir of Life and Cars' Follow-Up
Neil Young is accompanied by a 92-piece orchestra on his forthcoming album Storytone, due out Nov. 4 on Reprise. This month, he released a follow-up to his 2012 memoir: "Waging Heavy Peace with Special Deluxe: A Memoir of Life and Cars."