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Gerald Finley, Allan Clayton, Stéphane Debout, Natalya Romaniw to Headline World Premiere of ‘Festen’ at ROH

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(Photo: Sebastian Nevols) The Royal Opera in London is set to present the world premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage’s “Festen” this February. The work features a libretto by Lee Hall based on Vinterberg’s revolutionary Dogme 95 film of the same name. The story explores a family reunion gone wrong when secrets expose an abusive relationship between the patriarch and his children. {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Caterina Sala, Lawrence Brownlee, Gerald Finley & Pavol Breslik 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. This week audiences will get a chance to listen to rarely performed works from some of the great operatic composers in the world. There are also many world premiere recordings as well. Lucie di Lammermoor  Dynamic releases Donizetti’s French version of “Lucie de {…}

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Gerald Finley Named Kammersänger at Bayerische Staatsoper

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has named baritone Gerald Finley Kammersänger. He was honored on July 20, 2024, following a performance of “Parsifal.” In a statement the company said, “We are proud and happy that Gerald Finley has been closely associated with the Bayerische Staatsoper for many years. Since his house debut in 2011 at the Munich Opera Festival with the title {…}

News, Streaming

Lisette Oropesa, Gerald Finley, Jongmin Park, Brian Jagde Headline OperaVision’s May 2024 Streaming Slate

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(Credit: Fabrizio Sansoni) OperaVision has revealed its upcoming slate for late April and May 2024. First up is Garsington Opera’s “Ariadne auf Naxos” from June 18, 2023. The opera stars Natalya Romaniw, Young Woo Kim, Jennifer France, and Polly Leech. Streaming Dates: April 26 – Oct. 26, 2025 Next up is Lviv National Opera’s “Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors” from Mach 7, {…}

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Tamara Mumford, Nicholas Phan, Michelle DeYoung, Gerald Finley, Mary Elizabeth Williams Headline San Francisco Symphony’s 2023-24 Season

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The San Francisco Symphony has announced its 2023-24 season. For this article, our focus will be solely on vocal performances. It all kicks off with a performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas. Soloists include Dashon Burton, Ben Bliss, and Tamara Mumford. The program also features Olly Wilson’s “Shango Memory.” Performance Dates: Oct. 19 – 22, {…}

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Gerald Finley Takes on Title Role in ‘Bluebeard’s Castle” at Against the Grain Theatre

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Photo credit: Theatre of Sound Gerald Finley will perform the title role of Bluebeard in Against the Grain Theatre’s upcoming performance of Bartók’s “Bluebeard’s Castle.” Mezzo-soprano Charlotte Hellekant will join Finley as Judith. They will present the modern retelling which the Theatre of Sound first produced. This version depicts the love between a long-married couple and their struggles with the {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Gerald Finley & Susan Bullock on Theatre of Sound’s ‘Bluebeard’s Castle’

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(Credit: Sim Canetty Clarke/ Christina Raphaelle) Gerald Finley and Susan Bullock are two world-class artists who have performed at all the major opera stages the world over. Collectively, they have appeared at The Metropolitan Opera, the English National Opera, the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Wiener Staatsoper, Canadian Opera Company, Carnegie Hall, Opera North, La Scala, Sydney Opera, La Monnaie, {…}

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Susan Bullock, Gerald Finley, Michael Mayes, Gweneth Ann Rand Headline London Sinfonietta’s 2021-22 Season

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The London Sinfonietta has announced its 2021-22 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on opera and vocal performances. First up will be a performance of “Bluebeard’s Castle” in a new chamber orchestration. The opera will star Susan Bullock, Gerald Finley, Michael Mayes, and Gweneth Ann Rand sharing the lead roles. The opera will be directed {…}