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English National Opera’s ‘ENO Breathe’ Program Proven to Improve Long COVID Symptoms in Major Study

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A new study published in The Lancet Digital Health has found that “ENO Breathe,” an online breathing and wellbeing program developed by English National Opera in collaboration with clinicians from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, delivers significant improvements for people living with long COVID. Launched in September 2020, ENO Breathe is a free six-week program that uses singing techniques to {…}

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Aufstehen für die Kunst Launches Appeal with European Court of Human Rights Regarding COVID Closure of Bavarian Cultural Institutions

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The group Aufstehen für die Kunst has filed an appeal with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) against the Bavarian Constitutional Court’s dismissal of a popular action concerning cultural closures during the coronavirus pandemic. The appeal, commissioned by the organization, lists Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke, Kevin Conners, Thomas Hengelbrock, and Anne-Sophie Mutter as plaintiffs. It was received by the ECHR on {…}

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National Children’s Chorus & Australian Children’s Choir Perform Together Four Years After Online Meeting During COVID

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At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when in-person contact was impossible, the internet proved the ultimate refuge for arts organizations. Online concerts took place daily and other kinds of forums for conversation and interaction came to the forefront. It was during this time that two children’s choruses, one in the United States and another in Australia, came into contact {…}

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Opera Southwest Postpones Opening of ‘Before Night Falls’ Due to COVID

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Opera Southwest has delayed the opening of Jorge Martín-Buján & Dolores M. Koch’s “Before Night Falls” on Feb. 25, 2024. The company said that the opening performance of “Before Night Falls” has been delayed due to COVID. The new schedule will showcase the opera on March 1, 2, and 3, 2024. The New Mexico premiere will feature a cast that includes {…}

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Opera Profile: Finnish National Opera’s ‘Covid fan tutte’

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Photo Credit: Stefan Bremer/Finnish National Opera “Covid fan tutte“ is a reconceptualization of Mozart’s comic opera organized by the Finnish National Opera in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The story is a farcical reimagining of “Così fan tutte,” focusing on the impact of COVID-19 and the ability of opera singers to perform. Most of the opera takes a satirical look {…}

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Jonathan Tetelman Cancels Opening ‘Madama Butterfly’ at Deutsche Oper Berlin Due to COVID-19

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Jonathan Tetelman has canceled the Sept. 15 performance of Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” due to COVID-19. The tenor took to social media and said, “I am sorry to report that I am unwell and have recently tested positive for COVID-19. Unfortunately I ma forced to cancel my ‘Madama Butterfly’ appearance at the Deutsche Oper on Sept. 15. I’m greatly looking forward {…}

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Valley Opera & Performing Arts to Present COVID-19 Set ‘La Bohème’

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Valley Opera and Performing Arts is set to present a Uniquely Relevant Production of Puccini’s “La Bohème.” The opera, which is set to be presented on Sept. 29 and Oct. 1, 2023, features a concept by Dylan F. Thomas and stage direction by Brayden Hade. The production will bring the classic opera back to the height of the Covid-19 pandemic {…}

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Soapbox Gallery Cancels Mark Padmore Concerts Due to COVID-19

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Brooklyn’s Soapbox Gallery has announced that Mark Padmore’s previously announced concerts have been canceled. In an official statement, the company noted that “Due to positive COVID-19 tests in the production staff, the remaining dates of Sono Fest! at Soapbox Gallery have been canceled… This includes tonight’s concert (June 12) with the Momenta Quartet, the concerts June 13-18, and the ‘Coda’ {…}

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Marina Rebeka Withdraws From Another ‘Trovatore’ Performance at ROH Due to COVID-19

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The Royal Opera House has announced that Marina Rebeka will not be performing in the June 16 showing of “Il Trovatore.” Per an official press release, the soprano has tested positive for COVID-19 and the role of Leonora will be performed by Rachel Willis-Sørensen. This is the second performance that Rebeka has canceled in the run. Willis-Sørensen will perform in {…}