Michael Todd Simpson Replaces Eric Owens in ‘L’Amour de Loin’

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In today’s performance of “L’Amour de Loin,” the role of Jaufré will be sung by Michael Todd Simpson, replacing Eric Owens, who is ill. This season the baritone has performed at the Metropolitan Opera for the new production of Rossini’s “Guillaume Tell” and returns as Escamillo in Bizet’s “Carmen.” He is also slated to sing at the Palm Beach Opera {…}

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5 Opera Stars Who Successfully Made Crossovers into Pop Music

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The opera world is known to be untouchable and sometimes elitist. Opera stars are known for just performing opera and not going out of this vein of music. However, this is simply a misconception of pop culture thought. Opera stars are very well versed in many styles of music and many of the most popular have explored new musical landscapes {…}

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Famed Director Alvis Hermanis Quits ‘Lohengrin’ At Bayreuth

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Latvian director Alvis Hermanis has backed out of a production of Lohengrin in Bayreuth. According to MV Online, the director’s political views were not necessarily at the core of his decision to renounce the production. Last year he quit a production in Hamburg, citing a disdain for Germany’s open border policies toward refugees. He published a statement in three languages {…}

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Dmitri Hvorostovsky ‘Out of Danger’ After Being Taken To Hospital in St. Petersburg With Pneumonia

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Superstar baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky is in the hospital with pneumonia but is “out of danger,” according to Russian state agency Tass. The agency reported on Tuesday that the singer was taken to hospital in St. Petersburg with pneumonia. The singer’s condition is said to be normal, though there is no telling when he might be discharged from the hospital. It has {…}

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17 Anticipated New Opera Productions to See in 2017

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This year is coming to a close and after having looked back at some of the milestones certain stars made this year, it is time to look at 2017. There is so much to look forward to as many of the greatest stars will take on new roles while other will reprise signature roles in new productions with star-studded casts. {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2016-17 Preview: Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ Returns For Holiday Run

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Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” returns to the stage of the Metropolitan Opera on Tuesday at 7:30 for a run of seven performances. The Opera Mozart’s last opera premiered on Sept. 30, 1791 at Schikaneder’s theatre, two months before the composer’s untimely death. Originally titled “Die Zauberflote” and sung in German, the work has been a popular fixture among younger audiences {…}

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13 Recommended Opera CD and DVDs That Will Make Great Holiday Gifts

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Are you finished with your holiday shopping? Are you stuck and have no ideas on what to buy? OperaWire has compiled a list of some of the best new releases from 2016 that will make for a great gift. CDS Anna Netrebko’s New Recordings Two of the best recordings this year are from Anna Netrebko. Her new Verismo album features some of {…}

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Social Media Beat-Week (12/10-16) : Dmitri Hvorostovsky Returns To the Stage While Diana Damrau and Vittorio Grigolo Prepare New Year’s Gala

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There is never a dull moment in the opera world as singers are constantly traveling and exploring new locations. While some singers are preparing for their holiday seasons, others are already preparing upcoming roles or recitals. Lets take a look at where some of the most popular stars were in this week’s Social Media Beat. Pretty Yende The South African {…}

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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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Michael Todd Simpson Replaces Eric Owens in ‘L’Amour de Loin’

5 Opera Stars Who Successfully Made Crossovers into Pop Music

Famed Director Alvis Hermanis Quits ‘Lohengrin’ At Bayreuth

Dmitri Hvorostovsky ‘Out of Danger’ After Being Taken To Hospital in St. Petersburg With Pneumonia

17 Anticipated New Opera Productions to See in 2017

Metropolitan Opera 2016-17 Preview: Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ Returns For Holiday Run

13 Recommended Opera CD and DVDs That Will Make Great Holiday Gifts

Social Media Beat-Week (12/10-16) : Dmitri Hvorostovsky Returns To the Stage While Diana Damrau and Vittorio Grigolo Prepare New Year’s Gala

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