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Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra Appoints Sir Mark Elder as Principal Guest Conductor

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The Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra in Norway has appointed British Sir Mark Philip Elder as Principal Guest Conductor, from August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2025. Elder was knighted in 2008 and an Oliver Award in 1991 for his outstanding work at the English National Opera. In addition to his work as music director of ENO, Elder has also been a {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Mark Elder on Donizetti, ‘Il Paria,’ Rare Works & his Tenure with Opera Rara

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For eight years, Sir Mark Elder has been the Artistic Director of Opera Rara, a London-based opera company and recording label specializing in recording and performing forgotten operatic repertoire. In this capacity, Elder has discovered new pieces and has recorded and performed such works as Donizetti’s “Dom Sebastien,” “Imelda di Lambertazzi,” “Linda di Chamounix,” “Maria di Rohan,” “Les Martyrs” and {…}

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Sir Mark Elder Cancels ‘Death In Venice’ At Royal Opera

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The Royal Opera, Covent Garden has announced that Sir Mark Elder has canceled his forthcoming engagement with the company. The ROH announced that due to surgery in the middle of August to release a trapped nerve in his neck, and under medical advice, the conductor will no long conduct the new production of “Death in Venice.” As a result, English {…}

Special Features

The Fascinating Story of Bielefeld Opera and the ‘Bielefelder Opernwunder’ Era

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(Photo Credit: Bielefeld Marketing GmbH) In the northwest of Germany lies one of the most important venues for operatic history past and present. Situated in the Ostwestfalen-Lippe region of North Rhine-Westphalia, the city of Bielefeld boasts a funny conspiracy theory that the city, in fact, does not exist at all. However, the city does exist, and its cultural history is {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Opéra National de Paris 2024-25 Review: Das Rheingold

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(Photo: Herwig Prammer / OnP) A very promising night indeed: Paris Opera takes its first step toward its new Ring under the direction of Calixto Bieito—one of the most exciting artists in his field—and with a promising cast. The stakes are particularly high for the company president, Alexander Neef, who would crowd his tenure with a Wagner Ring in continental {…}

IndieOpera

Chelsea Opera Group’s 2024-25 Season to Feature Works by Puccini, Lalo, Bellini, Verdi

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Chelsea Opera Group has announced its 2024-25 season. First up is a Puccini Centenary Concert featuring “Le villi,” “Capriccio Sinfonico,” and “Messa di Gloria.” The concert features Seljan Fermor-Hesketh, Charne Rochford, and Stephen Gass. Peter Robinson conducts. Performance Date: Nov. 2, 2024 Paul Wingfield conducts a concert performance of Lalo’s “Le Roy d’Ys.” Performance Date: March 30, 2025 Then comes a concert {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Elīna Garanča, Jonathan Tetelman, Véronique Gens, Corinne Winters Among Nominees for Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2024

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Gramophone Classical Music Awards has announced its nominees for its 2024 edition. Here is rundown of the vocal nominees. CHORAL Delius – “Mass of Life” – Bergen Philharmonic, Sir Mark Elder (LAWO) Elgar – “The Dream of Gerontius” – Gabrieli Consort & Players, Paul McCreesh (Signum) Parry – “Prometheus Unbound” – London Mozart Players (Chandos) EARLY Josquin – “Motets & chansons” – Cut Circle, Jesse Rodin (Musique en {…}