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Julia Bullock, Iestyn Davies, Louise Kwong, Ilker Arcayürek, Catriona Morison Headline Edinburgh International Festival’s 2023 Season

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The Edinburgh International Festival has unveiled its 2023 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on vocal performances. It all kicks off with a performance of Tan Dun’s “Buddha Passion,” conducted by the composer himself. Soloists include Louise Kwong, Samantha Chong, Chen Chen, Sun Li, Batubagen, Tan Weiwei, and Chen Yining. Performance Dates: August 5, {…}

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Tenor Zach Borichevsky Saves ‘Lucia’ Production in Nice with Last Minute Jump-In

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Tenor Zach Borichevsky stepped in at the 11th hour to sing Edgardo in Opéra Nice Côte d’Azur‘s production of “Lucia di Lammermoor.” After a series of artist cancelations because of health, soprano Kathryn Lewek, Borichevsky’s wife, suggested him to the director of the house for the jump-in. First, the production saw the baritone singing the role of Enrico drop out. {…}

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Julia Bullock, Lise Davidsen, Joyce DiDonato, Ailyn Pérez, Will Liverman Headline Metropolitan Opera’s 2023-24 season

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced its 2023-24 season featuring seven new productions. New Productions Joyce DiDonato, Ryan McKinny, Latonia Moore, and Susan Graham star in the Met premiere of Ivan van Hove production of  Jake Heggie’s “Dead Man Walking.” Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts. Steven Osgood will make his Met debut conducting for two performances. Performance Dates: Sept. 26-Oct. 21, {…}

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Renée Fleming, Sonya Yoncheva, Piotr Beczala, Sondra Radvanovsky, Lawrence Brownlee, Ailyn Pérez Headline 17th Season of PBS’ ‘Great Performances at the Met’

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PBS has announced that it will begin broadcasting the 17th season of its “Great Performances at the Met” series this March. In total, audiences will be able to check out 10 new opera performances with the first being “The Hours.” The opera stars Joyce DiDonato, Renée Fleming, and Kelli O’Hara with Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducting. Christine Baranski hosts. Broadcast Date: March {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Die Zauberflöte’

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(Credit: Peter Mayr) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its first three performances of “Die Zauberflöte.” The company noted that Hiroshi Amako will sing the role of Tamino on Sept. 7, 10, and 16 replacing the originally scheduled Pavel Petrov. Amako has been a member of the International Opera Studio at Hamburg State Opera and has performed {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Two Cast Changes for ‘Die Zauberflote’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona has announced two cast changes for its June 28 performance of “Die Zauberflote.” The company noted that Julien Behr will replace Javier Camarena in the role of Tamino while Nicolas Testé will sing the part of Sarastro replacing Stephen Milling. The news comes as Camarena and Milling tested positive for COVID-19 and were {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Cast Change for ‘Die Zauberflote’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for its production of Mozart’s “Die Zauberflote.” The company noted that tenor Julien Behr will perform the role of Tamino on the June 26 performance, replacing Javier Camarena, who has tested positive for COVID-19. Camarena took to social media stating “I knew it had to happen sooner or later, but {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Cast Change for ‘The Magic Flute’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for its production of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.” The company noted that Serena Saenz will sing the role of Pamina instead of Papagena, replacing Nuria Rial in performances scheduled for June 21,25,27,30, and July 2, 2022. Saenz is a rising star who recently won the Montserrate Caballé Vocal Competition and {…}