11.   As quoted in the program notes, Terfel reports that to his dismay no opera company has ever thought of him for Handel.

12.   At the same time, Bourne began to work as a choreographer for hire with some West End directors and to stage works with English opera companies.

13.   At the time, there was no professional opera company closer than San Diego.

14.   Big international opera companies worry that distinctive French and Italian singing styles have melted into a kind of processed cheese, where tastes are universal and often bland.

15.   A site devoted to contemporary classical music, with reviews, biographies of composers and links to symphonic orchestras, opera companies, record companies and magazines.

16.   After a lengthy run on Broadway, it has enjoyed a long life in summer stock and at regional opera companies.

17.   All of this while Domingo maintains a busy singing scheduling around the world as well as handling administrative and programming duties for two bi-coastal opera companies.

18.   All the while, he traveled, attending performances and lecturing at opera companies throughout the United States and Europe.

19.   But among the top European opera companies, the only place Ms. Young did not break the barrier was Covent Garden.

20.   But Carnegie Hall is not like a resident orchestra or opera company.