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Joseph Calleja Defends Anna Netrebko’s Return to London, Peter Gelb Chimes In

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Joseph Calleja is coming to the defense of Anna Netrebko as she prepares her return to the Royal Opera House. In a recent article by the Observer about her return the tenor said, “First of all, nobody is a prophet,” the tenor stated “If my president calls for me to give a performance, am I supposed to have a time {…}

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Jonathan Tetelman Jumps in for Joseph Calleja for Nacionaline Philharmonija Concert

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(Credit: Ben Wolf) The Nacionaline Filharmonija of Vilnius, Lithuania has announced a cast change for its closing concert on June 20, 2025. The organization revealed that tenor Jonathan Tetelman will headline the concert, taking over for an ill Joseph Calleja. The program, conducted by Modestos Pitrėnas, will feature music by Puccini, Massenet, Sibelius, Ponchielli, Tosti, and Lara. The concert kicks {…}

News, Season Announcement

Elza van den Heever, Joseph Calleja, Nicholas Brownlee, Corinne Winters, Allan Clayton & Anna Princeva Lead Oper Frankfurt’s 2025-26 Season

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Oper Frankfurt has announced its 2025-26 season. Premieres  Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” will star Teona Todua, Karolina Bengtsson, Kelsey Lauritano, Taehan Kim, Sakhiwe Mkosana, Magnus Dietrich, Andrew Kim, Bianca Tognocchi, Elizabeth Reiter, Liviu Holender, and Sebastian Geyer. Thomas Guggeis conducts the production by Mariame Clément. Performance Dates: Sept. 21, 2025-Jan. 17, 2026 Alexander Tsymbalyuk leads Mussorgsky’s “Boris Godunov” with Karolina {…}

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Joseph Calleja Receives Order of Arts and Letters in France

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Joseph Calleja has received the Order of Arts and Letters in France. The tenor took to social media and said, “It was a privilege to receive the ‘Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et Lettres.’ My connection with France goes beyond opera thanks to Michael Tabone and our friends at Vins de Saint-Emilion. I would also like to thank Her Excellency {…}

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Elīna Garanča, Lise Davidsen, Joseph Calleja Headline Broadstage’s 2023-24 Season

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The Broadstage has announced its 2023-24 season. Here is a rundown of the classical vocal performances. Lise Davidsen makes her company debut in a recital alongside James Baillieu as part of the Celebrity Opera Recital Series. Performance Date: Sept. 17, 2023 The second of three performances in the Celebrity Opera Recital Series will feature Joseph Calleja. Performance Date: Nov. 11, {…}

DVD and CD Reviews, Reviews

CD Review: Joseph Calleja’s ‘Ave Maria’

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It has been a while since Decca released a solo recital with Joseph Calleja. “The Magic of Manotvani,” some sort of a crossover, dates from 2020 while his last properly operatic release, “Verdi,” goes all the way back to 2018. Yet the British label has all but forgotten about its spearhead tenor who, with “Ave Maria,” makes a beautifully toned but no less {…}

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Joseph Calleja Withdraws from Bayreuth Festival’s ‘Parsifal’

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Joseph Calleja has withdrawn from his upcoming performances of “Parsifal” at the Bayreuth Festival. In a statement, Calleja said, “Due to a persistent throat infection, I was advised by my doctor to withdraw from the current production of Parsifal here in Bayreuth. Goes without saying that this was a very hard decision to take, and I am so sorry for {…}

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Joseph Calleja Cancels Munich Performances due to Surgery

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Joseph Calleja has canceled his upcoming performances of Verdi’s “La Traviata” due to surgery. The tenor said via social media, “It is with great regret that I will have to renounce to my performances as Alfredo at the Bayerischer Staatsoper in Munich. This is due to some minor surgery I need to address chronic Gastroesophageal reflux disease that has worsened {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Joseph Calleja & Christiane Karg Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences will get a chance to discover modern masterpieces, baroque works, and a new album from one of the great tenors of his generation. Mahler Symphony No. 2 PENTATONE releases the Czech Philharmonic and Chief Conductor and Music Director, Semyon Bychkov’s interpretation of Maher’s Symphony No. 2 “The Resurrection.” They are joined by soprano Christiane Karg, alto Elisabeth {…}