Sydney Symphony Orchestra 2024 Review: Gurrelieder

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Photo credit: Daniel Boud We can be grateful that the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s Chief Conductor Simone Young has a passion for the music of Arnold Schoenberg in this, his 150th anniversary year. On Friday March 15th, it led to the first performance in Sydney of Schoenberg’s concert-drama “Gurrelieder,” a massive work that was first performed in Vienna 111 years ago, {…}

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Simone Young Conducts ‘Gurrelieder’ at Sydney Opera House

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(Photo credit: SSO) Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s Chief Conductor, Simone Young leads Schoenberg’s “Gurrelieder,” at Sydney Opera House in celebration of the composer’s 150 birthday. “Gurrelieder” make its Sydney debut with soloist soprano Ricarda Merbeth, mezzo-soprano Deborah Humble, tenors Simon O’Neill and Andrew Goodwin, and bass Sava Vemić. They are joined by a chorus of more than 200 and an orchestra of {…}

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Vittoria Yeo, George Petean, Caterina Sala & Giuliana Gianfaldoni Lead Teatro Petruzzelli’s 2024 Season

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The Teatro Petruzzelli in Bari has announced its 2024 season. Opera Beethoven’s “Fidelio” will open the season with Joan Anton Rechi directing and Stefano Montanari conducting. The production is set to star Modestas Sedlevičius, Vito Priante, Jörg Schneider, Helena Juntunen, Tillman Rönnebeck, Francesca Benitez, and Pavel Kolgatin. Performance Dates: Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2024 Vittoria Yeo, Michiko Takeda, Mario Cassi, Luca Galli, {…}

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Miina-Liisa Värelä & Clay Hilley Lead Canadian Opera Company’s ‘Fidelio’

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The Canadian Opera Company is set to open its 2023-24 with Beethoven’s “Fidelio.” The opera, which will run from Sept. 29 to Oct. 20, 2023, will be directed by Matthew Ozawa. In a statement, the director said, “I would say the biggest takeaway [I would hope for audiences] is that someone comes away from Fidelio reminded that they have the {…}

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Joyce El-Khoury Leads ‘Norma’ at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus

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(Credit: Tom Volf) Joyce El-Khoury is set to make her role debut as Bellini’s “Norma” on August 28 in Athens, Greece. The production by Tom Volf will be under the auspices of the Paris-based Maria Callas Foundation, which was co-founded in 2017 by her close friends as well as Tom Volf and is the largest international organization aiming to protect {…}

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Semperoper Dresden Announces Cast Change for ‘Aida’

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The Semperoper Dresden has announced a cast change for its July 5 performance of Verdi’s “Aida.” The company noted that Sava Vemić will sing the role of Ramfis stepping in for Vitalij Kowaljow. Sava Vemić is a member of the ensemble at Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz and has performed at the New National Theatre Tokyo, Belgrade National Theater, Verbier Festival, The {…}

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Arena di Verona Announces Cast Change for ‘Aida’

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The Arena di Verona has announced a cast change for its production of Verdi’s “Aida.” The company noted that the Veronese baritone Simone Piazzola will sing the role of Amonasro replacing Roman Burdenko who is ill. Piazzola is a well-known baritone who has performed at the Teatro alla Scala, Royal Opera House, Opéra de Paris, Berlin State Opera, Teatro La {…}

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Elina Garanča, Brian Jagde, Lisette Oropesa, Luca Salsi & J’Nai Bridges Lead Arena di Verona’s 2022 Season

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The Arena di Verona has announced the casting for its 2022 season. The season will open with Bizet’s “Carmen” starring Elina Garanča, Clémentine Margaine, J’Nai Bridges, and Yulia Matochkina in the title role. The cast will also include Karen Gardeazabal, Gilda Fiume, Maria Teresa Leva, Lavinia Bini, Brian Jagde, Vittorio Grigòlo, Roberto Alagna, Luca Micheletti, Gëzim Myshketa, and Claudio Sgura. Performance Dates: June 17-August 27, 2022 Liudmyla Monastyrska, {…}

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Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Change for ‘Turandot’

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The Opéra de Paris has announced a cast change for its upcoming revival of “Turandot.” The company noted that Adrian Timpau withdrew from production in the role of Ping. As a result, Mattia Olivieri will take over the role. Olivieri has performed at the Teatro Massimo di Palermo, Teatro del Maggio Musciale, Royal Opera House, Teatro Real de Madrid, and Bayerische {…}

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Sydney Symphony Orchestra 2024 Review: Gurrelieder

Simone Young Conducts ‘Gurrelieder’ at Sydney Opera House

Vittoria Yeo, George Petean, Caterina Sala & Giuliana Gianfaldoni Lead Teatro Petruzzelli’s 2024 Season

Miina-Liisa Värelä & Clay Hilley Lead Canadian Opera Company’s ‘Fidelio’

Joyce El-Khoury Leads ‘Norma’ at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Semperoper Dresden Announces Cast Change for ‘Aida’

Arena di Verona Announces Cast Change for ‘Aida’

Elina Garanča, Brian Jagde, Lisette Oropesa, Luca Salsi & J’Nai Bridges Lead Arena di Verona’s 2022 Season

Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Change for ‘Turandot’