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Dallas Opera 2018-2019 Review: Der Fliegende Holländer

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Halloween is around the corner and the Dallas Opera has, by chance or choice, opened its season with an opera that offers equal servings of fright and delight.  The second performance of the run was jaw-droppingly good, the stuff of crazy dreams and desperate nightmares. The story is relatively simple. Satan has cursed the Dutchman to wander the seas aimlessly {…}

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San Francisco Opera To Stage The Ring Cycle With Irene Theorin

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This summer, the San Francisco Opera will present Richard Wagner’s “Der Ring des Nibelungen” in three complete cycles. The company will showcase each cycle over the course of one week as the composer originally intended, from June 12 through July 1 at the War Memorial Opera House.  The cast is set to include some of today’s greatest Wagnerians including Irene Theorin (Brünnhilde), Greer {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A : Mezzo-Soprano Jamie Barton On The Challenges of ‘Der Ring Des Nibelungen’ & Verdi vs. Wagner

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This interview was conducted in collaboration with Francisco Salazar.  Everyone knows what Jamie Barton can do. And if you don’t… The mezzo-soprano has firmly established herself over the past few years as one of the finest singing actresses on the planet, stealing scenes and garnering show-stopping applause with her incredible instrument and dramatic interpretation. She’s pulled off some historic feats {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

(Exclusive) Q & A: Kyle Albertson On His Heroic Wotan Debut In Dallas

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On May 18, 2018, bass-baritone Kyle Albertson had one of the most surprising experiences of his career. Albertson, who is currently covering the role of Wotan at the San Francisco Opera, was asked on short notice to sing a concert performance of the role with the Dallas Symphony. After saying yes, Albertson took the first flight to Dallas and arrived {…}

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Irene Theorin Replaces Evelyn Herlitzius In The Ring Cycle In San Francisco Opera

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German soprano Evelyn Herlitzius, scheduled to make her San Francisco Opera debut as Brünnhilde in Wagner’s “Der Ring des Nibelungen,” has withdrawn from the upcoming engagement due to health reasons. In a personal statement from her home in Dresden, Evelyn Herlitzius wrote, “I regret very much that due to unforeseen health reasons, I am forced to withdraw from my Ring {…}

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San Francisco Opera Announces Single Tickets For Wagner’s Ring

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On May 1, 2018, tickets to individual performances of Richard Wagner’s four-opera cycle, “Der Ring des Nibelungen” will be available for the San Francisco Opera’s summer revival. The announcement comes after performances were only available as complete cycle packages. Seats for all 12 performances in three full cycles of Wagner’s Ring will be available for purchase individually and in build-your-own cycles. Availability {…}

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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – North America (4/13-15): Canadian Opera Company, Opera Omaha, Dallas Opera Lead Weekend

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As expected, the opera companies are coming back in full force as the spring season sets in. This week we go around the continent with a mix of different operas, including classic works and modern operas. The Nightingale – Canadian Opera Company The Igor Stravinsky opera gets its first set of performances on Friday and Saturday. The production will be {…}