Anna Netrebko, Diana Damrau, Joyce DiDonato Headline The Metropolitan Opera’s 2019-20 Season

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced its 2019-20 season with five new productions, a New Year’s Eve gala, and a recital. Here is a look at what to expect. New Productions The season opens with Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” in a new production by James Robinson. The production stars Eric Owens and Kevin Short sharing the title role of Porgy and {…}

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Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – International (10/12-14)

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As you read through this list take notice that there are no popular operas from the standard repertoire. We thought that instead we would spice things up by recommending five rare works that will still feed your interest. Les Troyens – Wiener Staatsoper, Austria Joyce DiDonato returns to the Vienna State Opera after years to sing her first production of {…}

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CD / DVD Releases – Week of May 7: Jonas Kaufmann Leads New Releases With ‘Otello’

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The week sees a number of high profile releases including a world premiere, an exciting role debut, a rarely performed gem, and an innovative production from one of the world’s greatest filmmakers. L’Invisible The world premiere recording of Albert Reimann’s new opera “L’Invisible” will be released by Oehms Classics from the Deutsche Oper Berlin. The new CD, which was recorded from {…}

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Joyce DiDonato & Daniela Barcellona Win The Olivier Award

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Joyce DiDonato and Daniela Barcellona have won the Olivier Awards. The mezzo sopranos won the award for Best Achievement in Opera for their starring roles in “Semiramide” at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden during a ceremony on Sunday. “Semiramide” also won Best New Opera Production. Barcellona accepted both awards thanking director David Alden, Rossini, and Sir Antonio Pappano. DiDonato {…}

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Royal Opera House Season 2017-18 Review – Macbeth: Anna Netrebko & Zeljko Lucic Shine In Unsatisfactory Production

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Director Phyllida Lloyd’s 2002 production of Verdi’s “Macbeth” doesn’t need a revival to age. Cluttered with too many literal symbols – Lady Macbeth attempting to wash blood off in the bath, Duncan clad in a glittery gold cloak that Macbeth dons when assuming the throne, the presence of a running tap onstage as the two killer spouses sing of their {…}

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Artist Of The Week: Malin Byström Takes on the Complexities Of ‘Salome’ At The Royal Opera House

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Salome is widely considered one of the most challenging roles in the soprano repertoire. It’s not only a vocal tour de force but a chance to showcase a soprano’s dramatic force. This week, Swedish soprano Malin Byström returns to the Royal Opera House making her house role debut as Strauss’ “Salome” after stunning critics and audiences in the role at the {…}

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Juan Diego Flórez Cancels New Year’s Concert

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Juan Diego Flórez has canceled his New Year’s concert in Budapest scheduled for Dec. 30, 2017 with Müpa. Because he made his cancellation on such short notice, the entire event has been canceled. The tenor is coming off a Christmas concert on Dec. 20, 2017, which paired him with Sir Antonio Pappano and the Orchestra of Santa Cecilia. The concert {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann Headlines BBC Autumn Programming

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This autumn, British Broadcasting Corporation will focus much of its TV, radio, and online programming on celebrating opera. With the opening of the Victoria and Albert Museum’s new exhibition in partnership with the Royal Opera House, titled “Opera: Passion, Power & Politics,” on September 30th, the timing couldn’t be better. According to Jonty Claypole, Director of BBC Arts: “For over {…}

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6 Opera Stars You Must See At the Royal Opera House in 2017-18

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The Royal Opera House’s 2017-18 season is loaded with the world’s greatest opera singers. While every star deserves notice, here are the singers that will likely steal the headlines throughout the season. Michael Fabiano – “La Bohème” & “Rigoletto” The tenor will be featured on opening night and is getting two major productions. His famed portrayal of Rodolfo in “La {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Diana Damrau, Joyce DiDonato Headline The Metropolitan Opera’s 2019-20 Season

Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – International (10/12-14)

CD / DVD Releases – Week of May 7: Jonas Kaufmann Leads New Releases With ‘Otello’

Joyce DiDonato & Daniela Barcellona Win The Olivier Award

Royal Opera House Season 2017-18 Review – Macbeth: Anna Netrebko & Zeljko Lucic Shine In Unsatisfactory Production

Artist Of The Week: Malin Byström Takes on the Complexities Of ‘Salome’ At The Royal Opera House

Juan Diego Flórez Cancels New Year’s Concert

Jonas Kaufmann Headlines BBC Autumn Programming

6 Opera Stars You Must See At the Royal Opera House in 2017-18