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Vasilisa Barzhanskaya, Thomas Walker, Henk Neven Headline Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century’s 2022 Tours

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The Amsterdam-based Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century has announced its 2022 tours. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on vocal and operatic performances. First up will be a matinee showcase of “L’Italiana in Algeri” starring Vasilisa Barzhanskaya. Giancarlo Andretta conducts the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century and La Cetra Vokalensemble Basel. Performance Date: Feb. 19, 2022 {…}

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Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century Appoints New Director

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Kate Rockett has been named the New Director of the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century. Rockett will succeed current director Sieuwert Verster who will step down on Sept. 1, 2022 in order to devote himself to his record label Attacca for contemporary Dutch music, and to making documentaries. Rockett is a trained trombonist at the Royal Academy of Music, London and {…}

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Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century to Celebrate 40th Anniversary with Mozart Double Bill

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The Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century is set to present a unique Mozart double bill as part of its 40th-anniversary celebration. Starting on Oct. 8, 2021, the company will tour “Die Zauberflöte” and “Die Schauspieldirektorin” under the musical direction of Kenneth Montgomery and the direction of Alexander Oliver. “Die Schauspieldirektorin” will be headlined by Roberta Alexander with Ilse Eerens, Anne Sophie {…}

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Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century Announces 40th Anniversary Season

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The Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary this fall. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be mainly on vocal and operatic performances. The ensemble will present “Die Zauberflöte” and “Die Schauspiedirekotrin,” conducted by Kenneth Montgomery. The showcase will present a unique take on the two Mozart works, with Roberta Alexander taking {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Musikfest Bremen 2026 Review: L’isola disabitata

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(Photo: Nikolai Wolff) Franz Joseph Haydn’s “L’isola disabitata” (1779) runs for just eighty minutes, making it a uniquely compact chamber opera. The Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century production at Oldenburg State Theater fully embraced this inherent brevity by adopting a minimal stage design. During the overture, a simple grey backdrop was manually raised, coming alive as lighting cues cast shifting {…}

Business, News

Nardus Williams Joins IMG Artist for Management

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(Credit: Bertie Watson) Soprano Nardus Williams has joined the roster of IMG Artists for general management. Williams will be represented by Senior Artist Managers Callan Coughlan and Isabella Pitman. In a statement, she said, “I am delighted to be working with both Isabella Pitman and Callan Coughlan. I look forward to continuing to explore wonderful roles and repertoire, with the {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Sonya Yoncheva, Benjamin Appl, Philippe Jaroussky, Gregory Kunde & Saimir Pirgu 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. As the holiday season arrives, this week also features several high-profile recordings by superstars including a Christmas album that features many classics. Schubert Lieder  Countertenor Philippe Jaroussky releases a new album of Schubert Lieder. In a statement, he said, “Schubert’s music has been {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Paul McNamara On The Dutch National Opera Academy’s Opera Course: Its Aims, Philosophy, Expectations & Practical Aspects

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Paul McNamara is a man with a varied career, indeed! Born in Limerick in the west of Ireland, he originally followed a path that took him, via the Royal Irish Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music in London, into a successful singing career in which he performed quite a broad repertoire of tenor roles with a strong {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Dutch National Opera Academy 2023 Review: L’Isola Disabitata, Arianna a Naxos & What Price Confidence?

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(Photo: DNOA, Amare, Renout Bos) The Hague’s state-of-the-art Amare Arts complex recently hosted the Dutch National Opera Academy’s imaginative triple bill performed by its final-year students of the Conservatorium van Amsterdam in partnership with the Royal Conservatoire The Hague. The main opera, Hadyn’s “L’Isola Disabitata,” was preceded by two short works: Krenek’s chamber opera “What Price Confidence?“ and “Arianna a Naxos,” {…}