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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Liudmyla Monastyrska To Make Major Role Debut

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On Oct. 27, 2018, Liudmyla Monastyrska will make her role debut as Leonora in “Il Trovatore.” The soprano will sing the Verdi role at the production at Staatsoper Berlin alongside Fabio Sartori, Violetta Urmana, and Vladislav Sulimsky. Eun Sun Kim will conduct the production by Philipp Stölzl, which was originated in 2013. This will mark the third major role debut for Monastyrska this year. {…}

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Artist Of The Week: Thomas Hampson

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Thomas Hampson has long been one of the greatest opera singers of his generation singing in all the great opera houses in the world and interpreting some of the most iconic roles in the art form. He has also been recognized as a great recitalist showing great enthusiasm for the American Songbook and a big proponent of Mahler’s music in {…}

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Bryan Hymel Cancels ‘Les Huguenots’ at Paris Opera

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Bryan Hymel has canceled his upcoming performances of Meyerbeer’s “Les Huguenots.” The Opéra National de Paris announced that due to illness, Bryan Hymel would be replaced by Yosep Kang in the role of Raoul de Nangis. The announcement comes a week before the opening of the highly anticipated production, which is slated to be one of the season’s highlights and also {…}

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Aida Garifullina Announces First Cookbook

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Aida Garifullina has announced the release of her first cookbook. The Russian soprano announced via social media that her new book will only be available in Russian but she stated that she hopes it will be out in multiple languages in the future. In addition to her opera career, her social media pages have featured her passion for the culinary {…}

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10 Must See Operas For The Fall Season 2018 [International Edition]

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The 2018-19 season is about to start with numerous new productions, revivals and world premieres. With a ton of selections to be sure in many of the world’s greatest houses, we whittled it down to the 10 Must-See productions operas that you cannot miss this fall. Medée – Berlin State Opera Sonya Yoncheva takes on her 50th role in Cherubini’s rarely {…}

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Roberto Alagna To Headline ‘Pagaliacci’ & ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ at Liceu

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Roberto Alagna is set to star in the double bill of “Pagliacci” and “Cavalleria Rusticana” at the Gran Theatre del Liceu in 2019. Sony Classical announced the news with the tenor’s upcoming album “Puccini in Love.” The press release also noted that Aleksandra Kurzak will star in the double bill and the dates are slated for Dec. 5, 9, 13 {…}

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Interview: Soprano Meghan Picerno’s Balancing Act

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Throughout history, many opera stars have managed to make the crossover to Broadway and musical theatre, enjoying successful careers in both. Most recently, Renée Fleming earned raves for her work in “Carousel” on Broadway. Paolo Szot is another in recent years who has also managed a successful development in both arenas as well. Coloratura soprano Meghan Picerno is another taking {…}

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Artist Of The Week: Aida Garifullina

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Aida Garifullina is perhaps one of the biggest opera singers in the world today. Since her win at the Operalia competition in 2013, her star has risen quickly and she has been able to perform at some of the highest profile events in the world. This year alone she appeared at the World Cup opera gala, the opening and closing {…}

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

Liudmyla Monastyrska To Make Major Role Debut

Artist Of The Week: Thomas Hampson

Bryan Hymel Cancels ‘Les Huguenots’ at Paris Opera

Aida Garifullina Announces First Cookbook

10 Must See Operas For The Fall Season 2018 [International Edition]

Roberto Alagna To Headline ‘Pagaliacci’ & ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ at Liceu

Interview: Soprano Meghan Picerno’s Balancing Act

Artist Of The Week: Aida Garifullina