Royal Swedish Opera to Present ‘Eatnama váibmu’

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(Photo credit: Sarah Cooper) The Royal Swedish Opera is set to present the new opera by Britta Byström and Rawdna Carita Eira, “Eatnama váibmu.” The story of “Eatnama váibmu” (“The Heart of the Earth”) is based on the Sámi creation story with its current theme of good and evil, and interaction with nature. The cast features Katarina Leoson, Jan Jakub {…}

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Iréne Theorin & Sarah Connolly Concert Canceled at Palau de la Música Catalana

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The Palau de la Música Catalana has announced the cancelation of the Oct. 7, 2024 concert. The theater said, “We regret to inform you that, due to family reasons of the singer Iréne Theorin, the concert planned for next October 7 at 8 p.m., where she was scheduled to perform together with Sarah Connolly and Julius Drake is canceled.” Ticketholders {…}

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Liudmyla Monastyrska & Rafał Siwek Headline the 2024 Baltic Opera Festival

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(Photo credit: LA Opera, Karpati&Zarewicz) The Baltic Opera Festival has announced its 2024 season lineup. Liudmyla Monastyrska and Rafał Siwek perform the lead roles in “Turandot.” Keri-Lynn Wilson conducts the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra. Waldemar Zawodziński directs. Performance Dates: July 20 & 25, 2024 (Forest Opera in Sopot) Natalia Babińska’s production of Engelbert Humperdinck, “Hansel and Gretel” is next. The cast {…}

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Staatsoper Stuttgart to Give the World Premiere of ‘Dora’

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Staatsoper Stuttgart is set to give the world premiere of Bernhard Lang and Frank Witzel’s new opera, “Dora.” The main character, Dora is in her mid-twenties and stuck in the sheltered surroundings of her family. In her relentless search for direction Dora resorts to calling upon the devil, and the story unfolds with Lang’s rhythm-driven music as her accomplice. The {…}

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Stefan Vinke, Barry Banks, Michael Mayes & Meigui Zhang Lead Atlanta Opera’s 2024-25 Season

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The Atlanta Opera has announced its 2024-25 Season. Here is a look at the diverse productions that will be performed. Discoveries Series: The Atlanta Opera immersive “Bohème Project” Following the present season’s traditional production of Puccini’s “La bohème,” in September the Atlanta Opera Discoveries series continues the “Bohème Project” with two immersive productions at Pullman Yards. Produced by Tomer Zvulun {…}

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Staatsoper Stuttgart Extends Music Director Contract

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Cornelius Meister ⁩ has extended his contract as General Music Director of the Staatsoper Stuttgart. Meister has been General Music Director of the Württemberg State Theater since the 2018-19 season and is set to continue with the company through 2026. As Music Director Meister has conducted new productions of Richard Wagner’s “Lohengrin” and Hans Werner Henze’s “Der Prinz von Homburg,” {…}

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Sonya Yoncheva Cancels ‘La Boheme’ In Paris

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Sonya Yoncheva has canceled the Dec. 7 performance of “La Boheme.” The soprano announced via Twitter that she was suffering from Bronchitis for the past two months. She said, “Dear all, I am extremely sorry to cancel the next show of ‘La Bohème’ due to a bronchitis which pursues me since 2 months. I beg you to STOP speculations and {…}

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‘Cyrano’ Crash Course – How Jennifer Rowley Went From Covering Patricia Racette to Metropolitan Opera Role Debut in No Time

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It was March 31, 2017, one day before the infamous day where people play tricks on one another. Soprano Jennifer Rowley was getting some shuteye, her days consumed by the task of taking on Samuel Barber’s “Vanessa” at the Toledo opera. On that very night, she would be singing the first of two performances for the demanding work. The phone {…}

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Royal Swedish Opera to Present ‘Eatnama váibmu’

Iréne Theorin & Sarah Connolly Concert Canceled at Palau de la Música Catalana

Liudmyla Monastyrska & Rafał Siwek Headline the 2024 Baltic Opera Festival

Staatsoper Stuttgart to Give the World Premiere of ‘Dora’

Stefan Vinke, Barry Banks, Michael Mayes & Meigui Zhang Lead Atlanta Opera’s 2024-25 Season

Staatsoper Stuttgart Extends Music Director Contract

Sonya Yoncheva Cancels ‘La Boheme’ In Paris

‘Cyrano’ Crash Course – How Jennifer Rowley Went From Covering Patricia Racette to Metropolitan Opera Role Debut in No Time