Q & A: Sidney Outlaw on ‘Mozart and Salieri’ at Opera San José

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On Sept. 30, Opera San José will premiere a production of Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Mozart and Salieri.” The intimate work is considered a psychological thriller that explores the relationship between Mozart and Salieri and the clash between the two composers over the very nature of artistic genius. The work is based on Alexander Pushkin’s 1830 play which explores the rumor that Salieri {…}

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José Carreras Farewell Concert to be Broadcast

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(Credit: © Doppiaa) The Wiener Staatsoper is set to broadcast José Carreras’ farewell concert on ORF. The concert, which is set to be held on Sept. 14, 2021, will be broadcast on Oct. 3, 2021. Carreras will bid farewell to the State Opera in a gala that will also feature Elīna Garanča and Lorenzo Bavaj. The famed tenor will donate {…}

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Innsbruck Early Music Festival 2021 Review: Boris Goudenow

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(Photo: Birgit Gufler) In 1874 Mussorgsky’s ‘Boris Godunov’ received its premiere at St. Petersburg’s Mariinsky Theatre. Yet, he was not the first to write an opera of that name, 164 years earlier in 1710 Johann Mattheson completed his version of “Boris Goudenow,” but for reasons which are now unclear it was not performed during the composer’s lifetime, and ended up {…}

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The Wonderful World of Opera Dogs: James Henry Mapleson – Opera Impresario and Zookeeper

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(Credit: historicaltenors.) OperaWire is proud to present “The Wonderful World of Opera Dogs,” a series by Diana Burgwyn, which will focus on the relationship between opera’s most iconic stars and their beloved canines. The creation of this series and all research necessary for each individual piece were conducted solely by Diana. To learn more about the origins of the project, {…}

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Obituary: Metropolitan Opera Lighting Designer Gil Wechsler Dies, Aged 79

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On July 9, 2021, longtime opera lighting designer Gil Wechsler passed away at the age of 79. Born in Brooklyn on Feb. 5, 1942, Wechsler discovered his love for theatre as a child at summer camp. He would go on to graduate with a degree in theatre in 1964 and receive his Master’s in Fine Arts from Yale. The following {…}

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Q & A: Joseph Calleja on ‘Tosca,’ Mario Lanza & the Future of Opera

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Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja is considered one of the great voices of his generation. Sometimes noted as the “Golden Voice,” he has gone on to perform diverse repertoire around the world, while recording five solo recital albums, and appearing several HD performances. Over the past years, he has started to move in the dramatic repertoire and is currently making his {…}

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Q & A: Fatma Said on Her Upcoming Performance at the Edinburgh International Festival & Debut Album

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(Photo: Josef Fischnaller) Fatma Said has had a remarkable career. She was the first Egyptian vocalist to perform at Teatro alla Scala in Milan, where she sang the role of Pamina in Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte.” She has performed in both opera and concert settings in some of the leading opera houses throughout Europe and is an artistic representative for her {…}

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The Wonderful World of Opera Dogs: Richard Wagner & His Beloved Canines

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(Photo Credits: JosefLehmkuhl / Wikimedia Commons) OperaWire is proud to present “The Wonderful World of Opera Dogs,” a series by Diana Burgwyn, which will focus on the relationship between opera’s most iconic stars and their beloved canines. The creation of this series and all research necessary for each individual piece were conducted solely by Diana. To learn more about the {…}

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Joyce DiDonato, Jonas Kaufmann, Diana Damrau, Lise Davidsen & Sonya Yoncheva Lead Palau de la Música Catalana’s 2021-22 Season

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The Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona has announced a star-studded 2021-22 season with some of the world’s greatest orchestras, soloists, and choruses. Here is a look at the vocal and choral performances. The Cor Lieder Càmera and Josep Vila i Casañasperformworksby Bach, Brahms, Duruflé, Gasull, Morera, Ollé, Vila i Casañas, and Vaughan-Williams. Performance Date: Sept. 19, 2021 Joyce {…}

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Q & A: Sidney Outlaw on ‘Mozart and Salieri’ at Opera San José

José Carreras Farewell Concert to be Broadcast

Innsbruck Early Music Festival 2021 Review: Boris Goudenow

The Wonderful World of Opera Dogs: James Henry Mapleson – Opera Impresario and Zookeeper

Obituary: Metropolitan Opera Lighting Designer Gil Wechsler Dies, Aged 79

Q & A: Joseph Calleja on ‘Tosca,’ Mario Lanza & the Future of Opera

Q & A: Fatma Said on Her Upcoming Performance at the Edinburgh International Festival & Debut Album

The Wonderful World of Opera Dogs: Richard Wagner & His Beloved Canines

Joyce DiDonato, Jonas Kaufmann, Diana Damrau, Lise Davidsen & Sonya Yoncheva Lead Palau de la Música Catalana’s 2021-22 Season