Freddie de Tommaso, Eleonora Buratto, Maggie Finnegan & Gundula Janowitz Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back as we explore the latest CD and DVD releases from around the opera world. This week, audiences will get to hear a world premiere recording from one of Verismo’s biggest composers. There are also a number of remasters. Aribert Reimann: Ein Traumspiel, Denn Bleiben ist nirgends Albert Reimann’s “Ein Traumspiel” and “Denn Bleiben ist nirgends” are released with {…}

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Arts Empowering Life to Present Bach’s ‘St. Matthew Passion’

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Arts Empowering Life will present two performances of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion” on May 29 and 30, 2025. The showcases, set to take place at the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans, Massachusetts, will feature Gloriae Dei Cantores and Creare Symphonia under the musical direction of Richard K. Pugsley. The cast of soloists includes bass-baritone Andrew Nolen as {…}

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Brenda Rae & Spencer Britten Lead Boston Lyric Opera’s ‘La Fille du Regiment’

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The Boston Lyric Opera is set to present a new production of Gaetano Donizetti’s “La Fille du Regiment.” The new production will be directed by John de los Santos with new English dialogue by OBIE Award-winning Boston playwright Kirsten Greenidge. The opera will be conducted by Kelly Kuo and will star Brenda Rae, Spencer Britten, Kenneth Kellogg, Sandra Piques Eddy, {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Jonas Kaufmann, Mikheil Sheshaberidze, Jessica Pratt, Adèle Charvet & Sarah Moulton Faux 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, Jonas Kaufmann has a new album that focuses on lieder, while Jessica Pratt shows off her Bel canto skills in one of Donizetti’s masterpieces. Audiences get to discover some rare pieces and hear some world premiere recordings. Gaetano Donizetti: Roberto Devereux {…}

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Tanglewood 2025 Review: Tosca

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(Photo: Hillary Scott) I imagine that every lover of opera can reference memorable “Toscas” in their life, whether recordings or live performances. My first–as a young buff, via a vinyl box set–was indeed a classic. All thanks to Gino, who–many years ago–managed the classical section of LPs at Sam Goody’s in Yonkers. He could always be relied upon for spot-on {…}

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‘Frederick Douglass’ to Be Presented by Odyssey Opera & Boston Modern Orchestra Project

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The Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), in partnership with Odyssey Opera, will present the New England premiere of “Frederick Douglass” at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall. The performance will be held on June 20, 2025 and will feature Black composer Ulysses Kay and librettist Donald Dorr’s opera, which centers on a fictionalized account of the final year of the renowned {…}

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Boston Symphony Orchestra Announces Cast Changes for Two Concert Series

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The Boston Symphony Orchestra has announced cast changes for upcoming performances. For its performance on Jan. 25, the company said, “Tenor Pavel Černoch has had to withdraw from our upcoming performances of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony due to unforeseen personal circumstances; the tenor solo will be sung instead by David Butt Philip. Additionally, soprano Amanda Majeski has had to withdraw from {…}

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Odyssey Opera & Boston Modern Orchestra Project Team Up for Gershwin Double Bill

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Odyssey Opera and Boston Modern Orchestra Project will present a double bill of “Of Thee I Sing” and “Let ‘Em Eat Cake” on Oct. 12, 2024. The two works by George and Ira Gershwin, will take the stage at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall and feature Heather Buck, Aaron Engebreth, Abigail Paschke, Neal Ferreira, and Steven Goldstein. Gil Rose conducts {…}

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Lawrence Brownlee, Michelle Johnson, Diego Torre, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Brandie Sutton Headline Boston Lyric Opera’s 2024-25 Season

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Boston Lyric Opera has announced its 204-25 season. The season opens with James Darrah’s production of “Mitridate.” The opera stars Lawrence Brownlee, Brenda Rae, John Holiday, Vanessa Goikoetxea, Angela Yam, Alexis Peart, and Charles Sy. David Angus conducts. Performance Dates: Sept. 13 & 15, 2024 Michelle Johnson stars in “Aida,” alongside Diego Torre, Alice Chung, Brian Major, Stefan Egerstrom, Morris Robinson, {…}

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Freddie de Tommaso, Eleonora Buratto, Maggie Finnegan & Gundula Janowitz Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Arts Empowering Life to Present Bach’s ‘St. Matthew Passion’

Brenda Rae & Spencer Britten Lead Boston Lyric Opera’s ‘La Fille du Regiment’

Jonas Kaufmann, Mikheil Sheshaberidze, Jessica Pratt, Adèle Charvet & Sarah Moulton Faux Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Tanglewood 2025 Review: Tosca

‘Frederick Douglass’ to Be Presented by Odyssey Opera & Boston Modern Orchestra Project

Boston Symphony Orchestra Announces Cast Changes for Two Concert Series

Odyssey Opera & Boston Modern Orchestra Project Team Up for Gershwin Double Bill

Lawrence Brownlee, Michelle Johnson, Diego Torre, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Brandie Sutton Headline Boston Lyric Opera’s 2024-25 Season