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Albina Shagimuratova Out of Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Idomeneo’ Revival

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Albina Shagimuratova will no longer sing in the revival of the Metropolitan Opera’s upcoming production of “Idomeneo.” Per the Met’s website, the Russian soprano will be replaced by Federica Lombardi, who will sing the role of Elettra. Shagimuratova recently performed at the Mariinsky Theatre in the theater’s Stars of the White Night Festival in a production of “Lucia di Lammermoor” {…}

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Ekaterina Semenchuck, Alexey Markov, Ildar Abdrazakov, Hibla Gerzmava & Albina Shagimuratova Line Up for Putin-Funded ‘Stars of the White Nights’

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The Mariinsky Theatre has announced the first part of the “Stars of the White Nights: The 30th Mariinsky festival in St Petersburg.” The festival, which is supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, is run by fierce Putin supporter Valery Gergiev and usually features several international artists. However, that is not the case this year, as many international {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Star Albina Shagimuratova Set to Perform at Putin-Funded Mariinsky Theatre

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On May 21, soprano Albina Shagimuratova will perform at the Mariinsky Theatre, a theater run by pro-Putin supporter Valery Gergiev. The soprano, who recently canceled concerts with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Zaradye Hall in Moscow, will perform alongside pianist Irina Soboleva in a recital of music by Glinka, Rimsky-Korsakov, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff. The news comes as the soprano is scheduled {…}

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Albina Shagimuratova Cancels Moscow Recital

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Albina Shagimuratova has canceled her upcoming recital at Zaradaye Hall in Moscow. The soprano, who was set to perform alongside Elizaveta Dmitrieva on April 23, has withdrawn as she is pregnant. Last month Shagimuratova canceled her concert with the Boston Symphony Orchestra “on the advice of her physician following news of her pregnancy.” Shagimuratova is still scheduled to perform in {…}

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Soprano Albina Shagimuratova Slated to Perform at Putin-Funded Zaryadye Hall

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Updated: A previous version of this article included Elena Stikhina. However, per Elena Stikhina’s management, the soprano will NOT perform at the Zarayde Hall later this month. She will be singing Lisa in the new production of “Pique Dame” in Baden Baden followed by concert performances with the Berliner Philhamoniker.”  On April 23, Albina Shagimuratova will perform at the Russian {…}

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Elena Stikinha, Alexei Markov, Ekaterina Semenchuk, Albina Shagimuratova Headline Mariinsky Theatre’s Fall 2021 Season

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(Credit: ©Alexander Neff) The Mariinsky Theatre has announced the operas it will present throughout September and October 2021. The company will showcase “The Maid of Orleans” with a cast starring Ekaterina Semenchuk, Maria Bayankin, Sergei Skorohodov, Mikhail Petrenko, Vladislav Kupriyanov, Alexei Markov, and Evgeny Nikitin under the baton of Valery Gergiev. Performance Dates: Sept. 8 & Oct. 9, 2021 “Le Nozze {…}

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Albina Shagimuratova, René Barbera Headline Opera Rara’s New Recording of Donizetti’s ‘Il Paria’

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Opera Rara has announced the release of Donizetti’s “Il Paria.” The new recording is set to be released on Jan. 15 by Warner Classics and marks the 26th complete opera by Donizetti for Opera Rara. Sir Mark Elder conducts the work with a cast that includes Albina Shagimuratova, René Barbera, and Misha Kiria. “Il Paria” was recorded in the studio {…}

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Emily Birsan Replaces Albina Shagimuratova In Performance Of ‘La Traviata’

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Lyric Opera of Chicago announced that Emily Birsan will step in to replace Albina Shagimuratova in the role of Violetta Valéry during today’s performance of Verdi’s “La Traviata.” The company announced that Shagimuratova is suffering from laryngitis and is therefore unable to perform. Birsan in an alumna of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center. She recently appeared {…}

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Vienna State Opera 2018-19 Live Stream: Albina Shagimuratova Stars in ‘La Traviata’

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Verdi’s “La Traviata” is the third entry in the Vienna State Opera’s live streaming series for its 2018-19 season. The Sunday performance on Sept. 23, 2018, will be led by conductor Evelino Pidò and will feature Albina Shagimuratova, Pavol Breslik, and Simon Keenlyside. This is the final performance of the Verdi masterpiece with this cast. However, a new trio will {…}