Druid City Opera to Present ‘Il Barbiere di Siviglia’

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Druid City Opera has announced the cast for its upcoming production of “Il Barbiere di Siviglia.” The company, which is in its fourth season in Tuscaloosa, will showcase the Rossini work with Scott Purcell in the title role. He will be joined by Nicholas Simpson as Count Almaviva, Arianna Paz Ritaccio as Rosina, Peter Morgan as Bartolo, and Joseph Baunoch {…}

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World Premiere Recording of Carl Heinrich Graun’s Opera ‘Adriano in Siria’ to be Released

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(Photo credit: Stefan Gloede) The world premiere recording of Carl Heinrich Graun’s opera, “Adriano in Siria” is set to be released on June 13. “Adriano in Siria” was presented in a production by the Musikfestspiele Potsdam Sanssouci and recorded in June 2024. The cast features the countertenor trio of Valer Sabadus, Bruno de Sá, and Federico Fiorio, alongside sopranos Roberta Mameli {…}

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Merola Opera Program to Present Grand Finale Concert

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The Merola Opera Program is set to present the Merola Grand Finale on August 16, 2025. The concert will feature all of the Merola artists in a varied program of well-known classics and lesser-known gems. Kelly Kuo is set to conduct the evening with San Francisco native Elio Bucky directing the show. The event will also include the San Francisco {…}

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Welsh National Opera Names New Chair of Board of Directors

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The Welsh National Opera has named Professor Medwin Hughes CBE DL to the position of Chair of the Board of Directors. Hughes takes over for Yvette Vaughan Jones, whose term ends in Autumn 2025. Hughes is a former Vice Chancellor of University of Wales Trinity St David and Vice Chancellor of the University of Wales who has served as Deputy {…}

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MassOpera to Present ‘Alcina’

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MassOpera is set to present “Alcina” this June. The Händel opera will take the stage of Lowe Auditorium in Boston on June 27 with performances running throughout the 29th. Hannah Shanefield will direct the production, while Julian Gau will conduct. This interpretation of the work will explore ideas of love, gender, and identity on spectrums with the cast members performing {…}

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Union Avenue Opera Provides Updates on Damage to Performance Home

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Union Avenue Opera plans to move forward with its upcoming season despite damage to the Union Avenue Christian Church, the company’s home for 30 years. Per a series of updates on its official website on Friday, May 16, 2025, the St. Louis-based company revealed that the church had taken sustained damage during a severe weather event in the area. On {…}

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Greek National Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Turandot’

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The Greek National Opera has announced a cast change for its production of “Turandot.” The company said that”the role of Calaf in the first cast of ‘Turandot’ on June 1, 5, 8 at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus will be performed by the renowned American tenor Brian Jagde, who will be replacing Arsen Soghomonyan.” Jagde was originally set to perform {…}

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Opera Saratoga to Present ‘An Evening in Paris’

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Opera Saratoga will present “An Evening in Paris” on June 15, 2025. The gala will be hosted at the Saratoga National Gold Club and will feature performances by Opera Saratoga’s Festival Artists. There will be a toast to Honorary Chairs Deborah and Dexter Senft with a special recognition to Opera Saratoga’s 50th anniversary. Stage direction for the event will be {…}

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89 Reade to Feature Drag Sensation & Opera Star Jasmine Rice LaBeija

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(Image Source: Facebook) 89 Reade has announced a special upcoming showcase set for Thursday, June 26, 2025. The event will feature drag sensation and opera singer Jasmine Rice LaBeija alongside pianist Lachlan Glen. Per LaBeija’s Facebook profile, the drag star is a “Korean-American, Juilliard- trained operatic tenor, drag diva, and proud Godmother of the Royal House of LaBeija, she’s wowed {…}

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Druid City Opera to Present ‘Il Barbiere di Siviglia’

World Premiere Recording of Carl Heinrich Graun’s Opera ‘Adriano in Siria’ to be Released

Merola Opera Program to Present Grand Finale Concert

Welsh National Opera Names New Chair of Board of Directors

MassOpera to Present ‘Alcina’

Union Avenue Opera Provides Updates on Damage to Performance Home

Greek National Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Turandot’

Opera Saratoga to Present ‘An Evening in Paris’

89 Reade to Feature Drag Sensation & Opera Star Jasmine Rice LaBeija