Opéra de Paris 2023-24 Review: Beatrice di Tenda

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(Photo: Franck Ferville) Unfortunately, I could not attend the opening night of Paris Opera’s premiere of “Beatrice di Tenda.” I even tried to emulate the experience of an opening night: I avoided, as much as I could, reading the reviews. But, before I could stop them, a few friends had stressed how negative most reviews were. After watching the opera, {…}

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Opéra de Paris to Stream ‘Beatrice di Tenda’ with Tamara Wilson & Quinn Kelsey

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The Opéra de Paris is set to livestream Bellini’s “Beatrice di Tenda” on Feb. 15, 2024. The opera will be broadcast on the company’s streaming platform and will star Tamara Wilson in the title role alongside Quinn Kelsey, Theresa Kronthaler, Pene Pati, Amitai Pati, and Taesung Lee. Mark Wigglesworth conducts the Bellini rarity in a production by Peter Sellars. The production {…}

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Theatre Basel Announces 2023-24 Season

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Switzerland’s Theatre Basel has unveiled its 2023-24 season. Here is rundown of all the opera performances. New Productions First up is “Das Rheingold” in a production by Benedikt von Peter and Caterina Cianfarini. The opera, which will be conducted by Jonathan Nott, stars Nathan Berg, Michael Borth, Ronan Caillet, Michael Laurenz, Solenn’ Lavant Left, and Lucie Peyramaure, among others. Performance {…}

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Festival della Valle D’Itria Announces Conductor Change

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The Festival della Valle D’Itria in Martina Franca has announced a conductor change for “Beatrice di Tenda” The company noted that Fabio Luisi has tested positive for COVID-19 and will therefore not be able to conduct the Bellini work. As a result, Michele Spotti will conduct the opera on July 23 and 25, 2022 at the Palazzo Ducale. Spotti is {…}

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Malmö Opera Presents Video Marrying Rossini and Hip Hop ‘Hip Hopera: Il Barbiere’

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Malmö Opera has married opera with hip hop to create “Hip Hopera: Il Barbiere,” a creative mashup of hip hop and Rossini’s “Largo al factotum” from “The Barber of Seville.” The three-minute video features Effayé, a rapper, musician, and songwriter from Malmö, performing alongside Swedish tenor Sebastian Durán. Backed by the 60-piece Malmö Opera Orchestra conducted by Nils-Petter Ankarblom, the {…}

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Emőke Baráth & Levy Sekgapane Lead Malmö Opera’s 2021-22 Season

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Malmö Opera in Sweden has announced its 2021-22 season featuring opera, musicals, chamber music, and dance. Here is a look at the opera and vocal performances. Opera Daniel Fjellström and Maria Sundqvist’s “Det går an” will star Magdalena Risberg, Richard Hamrin, Hans Ola Heinpalu, Mathilda Bryngelsson, Kine Sandtrø, Emma Lyrén, andTor Lind. Max Lörstad conducts the production by Niklas Hjulström. {…}

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Marina Rebeka, Malin Byström, J’Nai Bridges & Adela Zaharia Highlight Dutch National Opera’s 2021-22 Season

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The Dutch National Opera has announced its 2021-22 season featuring new productions, new voices, films, and a festival dedicated to Orpheus. Productions Zemlinsky’s “Der Zwerg” opens the season in a new production by Nanouk Leopold. Lorenzo Viotti conducts the opera which is set to star Clay Hilley in the title role, Olga Kulchynska as Donna Clara, Annette Dasch as Ghita, {…}

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Marina Rebeka, Annette Dasch & J’Nai Bridges Lead Dutch National Opera’s Reimagined Spring Season

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Following the cancelation of its 2020-21 season, the Dutch National Opera has announced an alternate program. The company revealed that it will present “Die ersten Menschen” by Rudi Stephan, directed by Calixto Bieito in his DNO debut. The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra will be conducted by François-Xavier Roth and the work will star Kyle Ketelsen, Annette Dasch, Leigh Melrose, and John {…}

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Ermonela Jaho, Yolanda Auyanet & Ángel Òdena Highlight Ópera de Oviedo’s 2021-22 Season

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Ópera de Oviedo has announced its 2021-22 season. The Spanish season will open with Verdi’s “Nabucco” featuring Ángel Òdena in the title role, Silvia Dalla Benetta, Antonio Gandía, Simón Orfila, and Theresa Kronthaler. Gianluca Marcianò conducts. Performance Dates: September 2021 The second opera of the season will be Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” with Lucas Macías Navarro conducting and Albert Estany directing {…}

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Opéra de Paris 2023-24 Review: Beatrice di Tenda

Opéra de Paris to Stream ‘Beatrice di Tenda’ with Tamara Wilson & Quinn Kelsey

Theatre Basel Announces 2023-24 Season

Festival della Valle D’Itria Announces Conductor Change

Malmö Opera Presents Video Marrying Rossini and Hip Hop ‘Hip Hopera: Il Barbiere’

Emőke Baráth & Levy Sekgapane Lead Malmö Opera’s 2021-22 Season

Marina Rebeka, Malin Byström, J’Nai Bridges & Adela Zaharia Highlight Dutch National Opera’s 2021-22 Season

Marina Rebeka, Annette Dasch & J’Nai Bridges Lead Dutch National Opera’s Reimagined Spring Season

Ermonela Jaho, Yolanda Auyanet & Ángel Òdena Highlight Ópera de Oviedo’s 2021-22 Season