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Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Matej Drlička on His Dismissal From Slovak National Theatre & Rise of Authoritarian Regimes

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Content Warning: There is some explicit language in the content of this article.  On August 6, the head of the Slovak National Theatre, Matej Drlička, was informed of his dismissal by an officer from the Ministry of Culture. He was one of the many directors who were dismissed by the new Minister alleging Drlička had criticized her ministry and had {…}

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Czech Philharmonic to Celebrate International Romani Day

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On April 8, the Czech Philharmonic, in collaboration with renowned singer, musician, choir leader, and teacher Ida Kelarová, will celebrate International Romani Day. The concert will feature a performance by the Čhavorenge’s Children Choir and will be streamed live from Prague’s La Fabrika. The program will include jazz, classical, folk, and contemporary Romani music. Kelarová, Čhavorenge and players from the {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Chorus Change for ‘Eugene Onegin’

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a chorus change for its production of “Eugene Onegin.” The company noted that instead of the Slovak Philharmonic Choir, the choir of the Vienna State Opera will sing in all performances of “Eugene Onegin.” The change comes two days after the Slovak Philharmonic Choir was forced to pull out during the opening night performance on {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Hindemith & Brian Field Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences will get to check out a documentary, new works, and a rarely performed work. Here is a look at this week’s new releases. Vocal Works  Brian Field’s new album on Navona Records showcases the human voice. The album features six pieces springing from the page, including a traditional Sephardic lullaby, musical interpretations of Pablo Neruda’s and E. {…}

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Obituary: Conductor Herman Engels Dies

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Belgium conductor Herman Engels has died. Engels studied at the Lemmens Institute (Leuven) and the Antwerp and Brussels Music Conservatories. He studied conducting for choirs under Hans Grischkat and Wilhelm Ehmann and for orchestras under Otmar Suitner (Mozarteum Salzburg) and Pierre Dervaux (Paris). He went on to become the second director and assistant of Vic Nees at the BRTN radio choir {…}

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Prague National Opera Names New Music Director & Chief Chorus Master

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(Images provided by State Opera in Prague) The Prague National Opera has named a new Music Director and a Chief Chorus Master. The company noted that as of the 2025-26 season, German conductor Hermann Bäumer will become the new Music Director of the State Opera in Prague. He will replace Andriy Yurkevych, who is leaving the post for personal reasons “We {…}

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Plácido Domingo, Maria José Siri & Juan Diego Flórez Headline Royal Opera House Muscat’s 2018-19 Season

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The Royal Opera House Muscat has announced its 2018-19 featuring 40 new programs and a total of 69 performances. The season will include some of the best conductors and singers in the world leading the world’s finest orchestras, the concentration of orchestral talent appearing at ROHM this season is impressive. Here is a look at the operatic and vocal events {…}