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Jennifer Rowley, Kristine Opolais & Ramona Zaharia Lead International Weekend – (11/1-3)

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(Credit: Catherine Ashmore-Royal Opera/ Jochen Quast-Deutsche Oper Am Rhein) This weekend is all about the repertory staples and intriguing casts that currently performing them. Here is a look at what we think you need to see. Un Ballo in Maschera- Narodni Diavdlo, Czech Republic Jennifer Rowley continues her run of Verdi’s middle period masterpiece. She sings the role of Amelia {…}
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Opera Philadelphia To Celebrate Corrado Rovaris ‘s 20th Anniversary

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Opera Philadelphia is set to pay tribute to Jack Mulroney Music Director Corrado Rovaris next season. The conductor will celebrate his 20th anniversary with the company since making his house debut in 1999. The company will shine a spotlight on all the Music Director and all he has accomplished over the past two decades, showcasing his leadership in three contrasting {…}
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Théâtre des Champs-Élysées Paris 2019 Review: Semele

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At the end of  “Semele” the chorus sings “Happy, happy, shall we be.” The text is a perfect sobriquet for anything to do with Harry Bicket and the English Concert. Their forays into the world of baroque music are never less than an exhilarating experience for audiences and artists alike. Meticulous musicianship and a palpable passion for playing make their annual {…}
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Plácido Domingo, Marina Rebeka & Kate Lindsey Among Stars Featured At Wiener Staatsoper’s 2019-20 Season

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The Vienna State Opera has announced its 2019-20 season, which includes six new productions and a whopping 58 operas overall. There are also a plethora of concert performances as well featuring some of the greatest opera stars on the planet. New Productions  The new season kicks off with a new production of Britten’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Directed by Irina {…}
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Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – North America (3/1-3)

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You won’t find any modern works in this weekend’s recommendations. In fact, the big offerings around the U.S. center on the standard repertory with perhaps one exception (and that might not be much of one). Here are our picks (in alphabetical order by company). Eugene Onegin – The Atlanta Opera Tchaikovsky’s masterwork will get a showcase at The Atlanta Opera {…}
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Met Opera 2019-2020 Season: Here Is All The Information For This Season’s Live in HD Performances

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The Metropolitan Opera revealed its 2019-20 season on Wednesday afternoon. Among the major announcements were the company’s schedule for its ever-popular Live in HD slate.  Here is a look at the list of performances that will be broadcast to audiences around the world. Worthy of note is that of the 10 productions set to screen in cinemas, three will be {…}
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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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Iestyn Davies, Jamie Barton, Susan Graham & Sir Bryn Terfel Highlight Wigmore Hall’s 2019-20 Season

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Wigmore Hall has announced its 2019-20 season! In addition to a variety of instrumental performances, centered around the works of Beethoven, Brahms, and Britten this year, the venue is set to feature a number of renowned vocalists in song recitals, among other events, throughout the season. The season kicks off with the Wigmore Hall/Independent Opera International Song Competition 2019, Sept. {…}
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Top 6 Operas to See This Weekend – International (12/14-16)

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While the holiday season might mean a slow-down of productions in some countries, there are still a plethora of opera productions for those so included. This weekend is dedicated to classic pieces in productions or featuring star casts. There is also one rarely performed work, that is intriguing as it is directed by one of the most acclaimed theaters in {…}

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