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Conductor Ingo Metzmacher Cancels Russia Appearances

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German conductor Ingo Metzmacher has canceled his upcoming performances in Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine. The conductor’s management wrote to the New Opera Theatre in Moscow stating that he would withdraw from a production of “Salome” scheduled from September/October 2022. In the letter, the conductor’s management stated, “He is shocked by what is happening and strongly condemns the {…}

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Plácido Domingo Cancels Performances at Bolshoi Theatre

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Plácido Domingo has canceled his upcoming performances at the Bolshoi Theatre. The singer was set to headline a gala entitled “Primavera” on March 8 and was set to conduct a production of “La Traviata” starring Irina Lungu. Domingo has had a long affiliation with Russian opera houses as he has performed numerous galas in recent years at the Bolshoi Theatre {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Cecilia Bartoli & Plácido Domingo To Headline Salzburg Festival’s 2020 Season

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The Salzburg Festival has announced its 2020 season celebrating its 100th anniversary with a number of operatic productions from many repertory staples and numerous rarely performed gems. Here is a look at the operatic works to be performed. Opera Franz Welser-Möst is set to conduct a new production of R. Strauss’ “Elektra” with Krzysztof Warlikowski. Aušrine Stundyte sings the title {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Cecilia Bartoli & Placido Domingo Headline 2019 Salzburg Festival

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The Salzburg Festival has announced it 2019 season with five new productions, two revivals, and two concert operas. Here is a look at what audiences can expect this season. Productions  The 2019 Salzburg Festival opens with Mozart’s “Idomeneo.” Teodor Currentzis and Peter Sellars team up again after “La Clemenza di Tito” with a cast that includes Russell Thomas (Idomeneo), Paula Murrihy {…}

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Paris Opéra Play Announces Spring 2025-26 Broadcasts

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Paris Opéra Play (POP), the Paris Opera‘s streaming platform, will broadcast several productions live or in replay through the end of its 2025-26 season. The season opens on April 24 with a live broadcast of Philip Glass’s “Satyagraha,” conducted by Ingo Metzmacher and directed by Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber. Antonín Dvořák’s “Rusalka,” conducted by Kazushi Ōno in a {…}

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Cast Change: Ludovic Tézier Jumps into Teatro San Carlo’s Concert

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The Teatro San Carlo has announced a cast change for its Feb. 1 concert. The company said that due to indisposition Matthias Goerne will not be able to perform. As a result, Ludovic Tézier will replace him. The program will see the French baritone perform Wagner’s “Wesendonck-Lieder” instead of Hans Werner Henze’s “Fünf Neapolitanische Lieder.” Ingo Metzmacher will conduct the {…}

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Asmik Grigorian, Kate Lindsey, Jonathan Tetelman, Benjamin Bernheim, Elīna Garanča, Lisette Oropesa & Juan Diego Flórez Lead Salzburg Festival’s 2026 Season

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The Salzburg Festival has announced its 2026 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Franck Ollu conducts Pascal Dusapin and Rita de Letteriis’s “Passion” starring Sarah Aristidou, Georg Nigl, and Schola Heidelberg. Performance Date: July 23, 2026 Asmik Grigorian stars as Bizet’s “Carmen” alongside Jonathan Tetelman, Kristina Mkhitaryan, and Davide Luciano. Teodor Currentzis conducts the production by Gabriela {…}

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Paris Opera Play Announces 2025-26 Streaming Slate

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The streaming platform, Paris Opera Play, unveils its season for 2025-26. This article only features classical vocal performances.  All performances are broadcast live and available for replay for 30 days after airing. Verdi’s “Aida” stars Saioa Hernández in the title role. She is joined by Piotr Beczała,  Ève-Maud Hubeaux, Roman Burdenko, Alexander Köpeczi, Krzysztof Bączyk, Manase Latu, and Margarita Polonskaya. {…}

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Lisette Oropesa, Sara Blanch, Magdalena Kožená, Juan Francisco Gatell & ANgela Brown Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week, audiences will get to watch the world premiere recording of a Rossini work as well as listen to two solo recitals. They will also get a chance to rediscover a Wagner Ring Cycle, which has been remastered. Here is a look {…}