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New Orleans Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Madama Butterfly’

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The New Orleans Opera has announced a cast change for its production of Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.” The company said that “tenor Bryan Hymel has regretfully withdrawn from the production” and in his stead, “NOOA is excited to present tenor Jonathan Kaufman in the role of Lt. Pinkerton in his New Orleans Opera debut.” Kaufman is an accomplished vocalist who has {…}

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Opera de Liège Announces Cast Change for ‘Adriana ‘Lecouvreur’

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The Opera de Liège has announced a cast change for its production of Cilea’s “Adriana Lecouvreur.” The company said that Anna Pirozzi will not be making her debut as “Adriana Lecouvreur,” as the soprano is reserving her role debut for Paris. The soprano also announced that she will be retiring the role of Abigaille in “Nabucco” after performing the opera {…}

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Detroit Opera Announces Major Cast Change for ‘Aida’

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Detroit Opera has announced a major cast change for its concert performance of Verdi’s “Aida.” The company revealed that Alfred Walker will be taking on the role of Amonasro for the December 30 performance, replacing Reginald Smith, Jr., who has withdrawn due to illness. Walker previously appeared in Detroit Opera’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” in 2021. His 2022-23 season will see him {…}

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Cast Change: Maggie Gawrysiak to Debut Into Met Opera’s ‘Peter Grimes’ Cast

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There will be a major cast change for the Metropolitan Opera’s performance of “Peter Grimes” on Oct. 26, 2022. Maggie Gawrysiak will make her company debut in the role of Auntie, replacing Denyce Graves in the role. Gawrysiak is represented by Fletcher Artists has performed with such companies as Minnesota Opera, Madison Opera, Seattle Opera, Boise Philharmonic, Tanglewood Music Festival, {…}

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Los Angeles Opera to Host High School Students for ‘Omar’ Dress Rehearsal

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The Los Angeles Opera will host 500 high school students for the dress rehearsal of its upcoming production of “Omar.” On Oct. 20, 2022, students from Los Angeles Unified School District, Long Beach Unified School District, and Compton Unified School District will get a chance to take in the new work by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels. Additionally, students will {…}

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Jamez McCorkle Headlines West Coast Premiere of ‘Omar’ at Los Angeles Opera

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Los Angeles Opera will present “Omar” starring on Oct. 22, 2022.  The new opera by composers Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels recounts American slavery written by a Omar Ibn Said who was kidnapped and forced to board a ship bound for South Carolina.  Kazem Abdullah conducts and Kaneza Schaal directs. Tenor Jamez McCorkle headlines the cast as Omar. He is {…}

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Göteborg Opera Announces 2022-23 Season

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Sweden’s Göteborg Opera has announced its 2022-23 season. The season opens with “The Bartered Bride” starring Mattias Ermedahl, Carolina Sandgren, Matilda Sterby, Anders Lorentzoson, and Katarina Giotas. Alevtina Ioffe and Jirí Rozen alternate conducting duties while Mellika Melouani Melani directs. Performance Date: Sept 17 – Oct. 25, 2022 Next up is “Rigoletto” starring Davide Giusti, Ólafur Sigurdarson, Ida Fak, Mats {…}

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Paradox Opera to Present ‘Covid Chronicles’

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North Carolina-based Paradox Opera is set to present “Covid Chronicles” between July 15 – 20, 2022. The series of performances features selections from opera, operetta, and musical theater, all while exploring stories and experiences from around the community throughout the last two years. There will be a short talk back with the cast following the performance. There will be three {…}