CD Review: Prima Classic’s ‘La Traviata’

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It is hard for established labels to profitably market a new release – let alone for an independent one like Prima Classic. Long gone are the days when John Culshaw and Walter Legge spearheaded the industry, setting the standards by which every decade or so had its memorable Violetta. Prima Classics – with its reduced catalogue of only four titles {…}

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Salzburg Festival Announces Conductors Replacing Late Mariss Jansons in ‘Boris Godunov,’ Vienna Philharmonic Concerts

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The Salzburg Festival has announced that conductor Tugan Sokhiev will make his company debut conducting Mussorgsky’s opera “Boris Godunov” in place of the late conductor Mariss Jansons. The opera premieres on August 20 and is directed by Christof Loy. Meanwhile, Franz Welser-Möst will now conduct the Vienna Philharmonic concerts on July 26 and 29, also replacing the late Latvian conductor. {…}

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In Memoriam 2019: Remembering Those That Passed This Year

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(Credit:Marecllogiordani.com/Carol Friedman While there was a lot to celebrate in 2019, there was also a lot to mourn. The final year of the decade brought about the end of the lives of many notable figures of the opera world. Here is a look at some of the many figures we lost this year. Jessye Norman The renowned soprano passed at {…}

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Interview: Soprano Kristine Opolais On Finding Herself Through Tough Times

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“Every artist needs to go through difficult times. It’s important because it lets us remember who we are and the things we can and cannot do,” soprano Kristine Opolais told OperaWire in a recent interview. Over the past few years, the Latvian artist has found herself questioning her own artistic identity and ending her marriage. She’s struggled with figuring out {…}

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Starline To Sell Marina Rebeka Documentary

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The documentary “Marina Rebeka: Blessings of Will and Talent” has been picked up by Starline. Variety reported that the London-based company will sell the one-off documentary internationally. In a press statement Piers Nightingale, director of acquisitions at Starline noted, “While Marina Rebeka’s leading roles in ‘Norma,’ ‘La Traviata’ and ‘La Bohème,’ to name a few, have won the highest praise from {…}

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How To Listen To Marina Rebeka In ‘Luisa Miller’

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BR Klassik will present Verdi’s “Luisa Miller” starring Marina Rebeka. The concert performance on Sept. 24 will be live streamed and will feature Rebeka in her role debut. The cast will include mezzo soprano Judit Kutasi, tenor Ivan Magrì, baritone George Petean, bass Ante Jerkunica and bass-baritone Marko Mimica. Ivan Repušić will conduct the Münchner Rundfunkorchester. Rebeka is currently the artist in residence with the Münchner Rundfunkorchester and {…}

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Social Media Beat (6/15-22): Sneak Peeks Of An Upcoming ‘Pearl Fishers’ & A Role Debut

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It was a week filled with rehearsals, performances and fun times. Check out what some of today’s top stars shared on social media this week. It’s been quite a week for Anna Netrebko who debut the title role in “Adriana Lecouvreur.” For those who missed it, Netrebko was quick to look for videos of the famous monologue. Спокойной ночи ✌️good {…}

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BBC Cardiff Singer Of The World 2017 Preview: Russian Mezzo Nadezhda Karyazina To Rely On Vital Experience

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As she enters the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition this summer, Russian mezzo Nadezhda Karyazina can be confident in her experience at a number of other major competitions. Here is a rundown of the career the 30-year-old has amassed to date. Short Bio Born in Moscow, Karyazina graduated from the Russian Academy of Theatrical Arts with a degree in {…}

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Best of 2016: 11 Singers Who Defied Possibilities and Created the Most Memorable Moments of 2016!

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Every year has a share of rising and breakout stars as well as opera singers who solidify or take their careers in new directions. Others make important debuts or create roles that audiences would have never expected and conquer. This is what makes a performer stick in an audience’s mind for the whole year. For this year OperaWire has put {…}

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CD Review: Prima Classic’s ‘La Traviata’

Salzburg Festival Announces Conductors Replacing Late Mariss Jansons in ‘Boris Godunov,’ Vienna Philharmonic Concerts

In Memoriam 2019: Remembering Those That Passed This Year

Interview: Soprano Kristine Opolais On Finding Herself Through Tough Times

Starline To Sell Marina Rebeka Documentary

How To Listen To Marina Rebeka In ‘Luisa Miller’

Social Media Beat (6/15-22): Sneak Peeks Of An Upcoming ‘Pearl Fishers’ & A Role Debut

BBC Cardiff Singer Of The World 2017 Preview: Russian Mezzo Nadezhda Karyazina To Rely On Vital Experience

Best of 2016: 11 Singers Who Defied Possibilities and Created the Most Memorable Moments of 2016!