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Icelandic National Opera Appoints General Director

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The Icelandic National Opera has appointed Finnur Bjarnason as its General Director for a five-year term. Bjarnason is set to take up his new position on Thursday. Regarding the new institution the new director said an Icelandic opera will strengthen the opera sector in general and increase opportunities for professional singers in Iceland. The new company will offer 12 full-time {…}

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Bill Skarsgård Trained With Opera Singer for ‘Nosferatu’

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(Credit: Focus Features) Opera seems to be a dominating force in Hollywood with the likes of Ariana Grande and Angelina Jolie training operatically to prepare for roles in “Wicked” and “Maria.” Now Bill Skarsgård has revealed that to prepare for the film “Nosferatu” he also trained with opera singer Ásgerður Júníusdóttir. According to an interview with USA Today, the actor {…}

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Óður to Set World Record With Triple Opera Performance on Culture Night

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Reykjavik’s Óður ensemble will break a world record during this year’s Culture Night by presenting three full-length operas in succession. Soprano Sólveig Sigurðardóttir, tenor Þórhallur Auður Helgason, baritone Áslákur Ingvarsson, and bass Ragnar Pétur Jóhannsson will present back-to-back performances of Adam’s “Le postillon de Lonjumeau,” and Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale,” and “L’elisir d’amore.” They are joined at the piano by Sigurður {…}

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Iréne Theorin & Christopher Ventris Lead ‘Die Walküre’ at Icelandic Opera

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(Credits: Chris Gloag / Tanja Niemann) The Icelandic Opera has announced that it will stage Wagner’s iconic work “Die Walküre.” The opera will star Iréne Theorin as Brünnhilde, Ólafur Kjartan Sigurõarson in the role of Wotan, Christopher Ventris as Siegmund, Claire Rutter as Sieglinde, Christa Mayer as Fricka, and Kristinn Sigmundsson in the role of Hunding. Eva Ollikainen conducts the {…}

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Canadian Opera Company Announces New Podcasts

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The Canadian Opera Company’s podcast, “Key Change” will continue with new episodes in April. Co-hosted by classical singer and culture critic Robyn Grant-Moran alongside Canadian stage director and dramaturg Julie McIsaac, the spring episodes will examine opera’s relationship with its varied creators, critics, performers, and other collaborating artists. The podcast will include American opera and theatre director Yuval Sharon, Canadian {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Tenor Edgaras Montvidas on COVID-19, New Operas, & Picking the Right Repertory

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Edgaras Montvidas, one of the most famous Lithuanian tenors, took 2020 as a bouquet of various experiences. Living in London since 2001 and working at the Covent Garden Opera House, he was a soloist at the Frankfurt Opera House between 2003-2006 and began last year’s season with his debut at the world premiere of Christian Jost’s “Egmont.” But what was {…}

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Christine Goerke & Jamie Barton Star In Icelandic Opera 2019-20 season

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The Icelandic Opera has announced its 2019-20 season which will include a celebratory production of Richard Wagner “Die Walküre.” If you have not been to Iceland yet, it may be time to start planning your first trip and experience Norse mythology on site! Next season will open with Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro,” in a production by English director John {…}

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San Francisco Opera Announces Major Cast Changes For 2019 Summer Season

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The San Francisco Opera has announced a number of cast changes for its 2019 summer season. The first major change is that of the character of Medoro in “Orlando.” Countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen will assume the role, replacing David Daniels. Nussbaum Cohen is a second-year San Francisco Opera Adler Fellow and he is set for performances of “Saul” with the {…}