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Ana María Martinez, Ramón Vargas Headline Opera America’s ‘Celebration of Daniel Catán’

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Opera America will present “A Celebration of Daniel Catán” on April 30, 2021. The stream will feature a one-hour and 15-minute concert with performances by such artists as Ana María Martinez, Cecilia Violetta López, Richard Troxell, and Ramón Vargas. There will also be appearances by artists from the Ópera de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. The event will also feature {…}

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Opera Profile: Daniel Catán’s Masterful ‘Florencia en el Amazonas’

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There is a common misconception that melodic opera in the vein of the great romantics of the 19th century is dead in the 21st century. Most composers today would have you believe that. But Daniel Catán never did and his masterpiece “Florencia en el Amazonas” bears this out better than anyone else. The work, which had its world premiere on {…}

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Daniel Catán’s ‘Salsipuedes’ & Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – North America

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You’ll likely notice that when you come to check out these top five picks from NORTH AMERICA, you’ll usually find just shows in the U.S. But this week, we have made a few selections truly do encapsulate North America. Pandora – FAWN Chamber Creative, Canada FAWN Chamber Creative will world premiere this opera-ballet by David James Brock and and such {…}

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Oreste Cosimo, Sebastian Catana, Susanne Burgess & Lauren Snouffer Lead Pittsburgh Opera’s 2026-27 Season

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(Photo Credit: Eric Antoniou for Boston Lyric Opera) The Pittsburgh Opera has announced its 2026–27 season, celebrating the company’s 88th anniversary. The season opens with Verdi’s “Rigoletto” with Sebastian Catana, Daniel O’Hearn, Susanne Burgess, Maire Therese Carmack, and Peter Volpe. Antony Walker conducts. Performance Dates: Oct. 10, 16, 18, 2026 Gluck’s “Orpheus & Eurydice” will star Stephanie Doche, Lauren Snouffer, {…}

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Cast Change: Daniel Scofield Steps into Opéra de Monte-Carlo’s ‘Die Walküre’

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The Opéra de Monte-Carlo has announced a cast change for its production of Wagner’s “Die Walküre.” The company said, “Matthias Goerne is replaced by American baritone Daniel Scofield in the role of Wotan.” Scofield has performed at the Glydnborune Festival, Prague State Opera, Teatro San Carlo, Staatstheater Hannover, and Opera Carolina and Houston Symphony. His repertoire includes the music of {…}

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Palacio De Bellas Artes To Celebrate Catán With ‘Salsipuedes’

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The Palacio de Bellas Artes is set to present “Salsipuedes,” by Daniel Catán in celebration of the late composer’s 70th birthday. The opera, which is Catán’s third opera, will be presented in cooperation with La Secretaría de Cultura and the Bellas Artes Institute of Arts and Literature. The rarely performed work with a libretto by Eliseo Alberto will be the third opera {…}

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Greer Grimsley Joins Fletcher Artists

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Greer Grimsley has joined the roster of Fletcher Artists. Grimsley is an internationally recognized bass-baritone who is best-known for his Wagnerian interpretations especially Wotan in The Ring Cycle, which he has perfumed at the Deutsche Oper Berlin, Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Gran Teatre del Liceu, New National Theatre Tokyo, the Nikikai Opera Foundation, San Francisco Opera, the Royal Opera Stockholm, the Metropolitan Opera, and Seattle Opera.  {…}