Metropolitan Opera 2018-19 Review: Samson et Dalila

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Over the last few weeks, the Metropolitan Opera has hit one home run after another with news of a more accessible schedule structure as well as support for newer operas in new locations over coming seasons. These major stories have emphasized a new era, so to speak, for the company, and the organization has even baptized that progress with a {…}

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CD / DVD Releases – Week of Sept. 9

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As the holiday season approaches, a number of new releases will be available this week. Last week we saw the releases of new albums by Renée Fleming, Joyce DiDonato, and the world premiere recording of Anton Rubenstein’s “Moses” and this week’s offerings include an homage to Dmitri Hvorostovsky, a new release for Jonas Kaufmann, a new collaboration between two major {…}

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Warner Classics Announces New Deal With Opera Rara, First Collaboration

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Warner Classics has announced that it will now be distributing all of the recordings made by Opera Rara. Per a press release, the company announced that its first such release will be a new recording of Rossini’s “Semiramide.” “Warner Classics is proud to announce complete distribution of all of Opera Rara’s new recordings, beginning with a complete studio recording of {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Mezzo Michèle Losier On Her First Rossini Role & Edinburgh Festival

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Since her debut in 2002, Michèle Losier has become one of the most in-demand mezzo-sopranos in the world. She has garnered acclaim in numerous roles and has performed on some of the world’s greatest stages including the Metropolitan Opera, Teatro alla Scala, San Francisco Opera, Salzburg Festival and Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, among others. This month Losier sings at the Edinburgh Festival {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces Summer HD Festival 2018

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The Metropolitan Opera’s annual Summer HD Festival is set to return for its tenth time this summer. The series, which will begin on August 25, 2018, through Sept. 3, 2018, will present 10 recent performances from the company’s acclaimed Live in HD series of movie theater transmissions. The series will also present the Marx Brothers’ classic film, “A Night at the Opera,” which will {…}

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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (7/20-22)

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It’s a weekend of Bel Canto, Wagner, Mozart, and Puccini with many of the greatest stars in the world. There are some rarities and some signature pieces that are must see. Tosca – Teatro Municipal de Chile, Chile Melody Moore and Lilit Soghomonyan share the title role in Puccini’s masterpiece with Leonardo Caimi and Artem Golubev alternating Cavaradossi. Elchin Azizov and Alexander Krasnov {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Joyce El-Khoury On Performing Donizetti & Liszt World Premieres

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Joyce El-Khoury is quickly rising the ranks of the opera world for her versatility and artistry. She has also gained a reputation for bringing newly discovered and rarely performed works to life, collaborating with Opera Rara, and performing them with numerous important companies. She has also performed in many of the great theaters in the world bringing an immense repertoire. {…}

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Simon Keenlyside Knighted By The Queen

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Baritone Simon Keenlyside was knighted in the Queen’s birthday honors list. The baritone, who is best known for his interpretations of Mozart, was among the list of classical music figures who were honored by the queen. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa was made a Companion of Honour, joining the likes of conductor Sir Mark Elder and percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie in the prestigious order. Composer Thomas {…}

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CD / DVD Releases – Week of May 7: Jonas Kaufmann Leads New Releases With ‘Otello’

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The week sees a number of high profile releases including a world premiere, an exciting role debut, a rarely performed gem, and an innovative production from one of the world’s greatest filmmakers. L’Invisible The world premiere recording of Albert Reimann’s new opera “L’Invisible” will be released by Oehms Classics from the Deutsche Oper Berlin. The new CD, which was recorded from {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2018-19 Review: Samson et Dalila

CD / DVD Releases – Week of Sept. 9

Warner Classics Announces New Deal With Opera Rara, First Collaboration

Q & A: Mezzo Michèle Losier On Her First Rossini Role & Edinburgh Festival

Metropolitan Opera Announces Summer HD Festival 2018

Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (7/20-22)

Q & A: Joyce El-Khoury On Performing Donizetti & Liszt World Premieres

Simon Keenlyside Knighted By The Queen

CD / DVD Releases – Week of May 7: Jonas Kaufmann Leads New Releases With ‘Otello’