The Atlanta Opera announces has announced a cast change for its production of “Turandot.”

The company said that tenor Jonathan Burton will perform the role of Calaf, replacing Piero Pretti, who has withdrawn from the production due to illness.

In a statement, Tomer Zvulun, The Atlanta Opera’s Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. General and Artistic Director said, “We are deeply grateful to Jonathan for stepping in on short notice and bringing his exceptional artistry to this production. I first had the pleasure of working with Jon a decade ago on ‘Madama Butterfly,’ conducted by the late, great Lorin Maazel, and have hoped to welcome him to Atlanta ever since. This is a truly serendipitous opportunity.”

Burton has performed at the Knoxville Opera, Tulsa Opera, Dayton Opera, Sarasota Opera, Welsh National Opera, Central City Opera, Maryland Lyric Opera, Opera Omaha, Opera Colorado, and New York City Opera.

He joins a cast that includes Angela Meade, Juliana Grigoryan and Peixin Chen.

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