Jonas Kaufmann, Patricia Petibon & Sonya Yoncheva Lead Théâtre des Champs-Elysées’ 2020-21 Season

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(Credit:Javier del Real/© Gregor Hohenberg / Sony Classical/ Bernard Martinez) The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées has announced its 2020-21 season featuring a vast array of programs and stars. Here are opera and vocal performance highlights of the season: Operas Handel’s Messiah is set to be directed by Robert Wilson with Marc Minkowski conducting. The cast includes Elena Tsallagova, Helena Rasker, Richard {…}

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Cleveland Orchestra Chorus Receives Rare Distinction

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The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus was honored with the Cleveland Orchestra’s annual Distinguished Service Award during the intermission of its performance on March 5, 2020. The recognition being made is two-fold and marks the first time the distinction is given to a group. First off, the Chorus is being honored for individual dedication and commitment as volunteers. Secondly, the ensemble is {…}

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‘Lulu’ to Headline Cleveland Orchestra’s ‘Censored: Art & Power’ Festival

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(Credit: Marco Borggreve) The Cleveland Orchestra is set to showcase Berg’s ground-breaking “Lulu” in May 2020 as part of its “Censored: Art & Power” festival. “Lulu” will feature Barbara Hannigan in the title role with Rainer Trost, Bo Skovhus, Norbert Ernst, Sergei Leiferkus, and Jennifer Johnson Cano. Franz Welser-Möst will conduct performances of the opera on May 16, 19, and {…}

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Salzburg Festival Announces Conductors Replacing Late Mariss Jansons in ‘Boris Godunov,’ Vienna Philharmonic Concerts

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The Salzburg Festival has announced that conductor Tugan Sokhiev will make his company debut conducting Mussorgsky’s opera “Boris Godunov” in place of the late conductor Mariss Jansons. The opera premieres on August 20 and is directed by Christof Loy. Meanwhile, Franz Welser-Möst will now conduct the Vienna Philharmonic concerts on July 26 and 29, also replacing the late Latvian conductor. {…}

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Q & A: Soprano Nina Stemme on the Privilege of Singing Wagner & Being a Vocal Storyteller

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Swedish soprano Nina Maria Stemme has been broadly regarded as one of the greatest living dramatic sopranos. What’s fascinating when you look at her career trajectory is seeing that the repertory for which she is best known seemed like a far cry during those early stage. She made her onstage debut in the mezzo-soprano role of Cherubino in Mozart’s opera {…}

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Teatro alla Scala 2018-19 Review: Die ägyptische Helena

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(Credit: Marco Brescia & Rudy Amisano) To close out the 2018-19 season, the Teatro alla Scala decided to present its first-ever production of R. Strauss’ “Die ägyptische Helena,” which was created between “Intermezzo” and “Arabella.” It was a work in which Strauss turned his focus back toward Greek myths, with the huge orchestrations that he had employed in “Elektra” and {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Cecilia Bartoli & Plácido Domingo To Headline Salzburg Festival’s 2020 Season

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The Salzburg Festival has announced its 2020 season celebrating its 100th anniversary with a number of operatic productions from many repertory staples and numerous rarely performed gems. Here is a look at the operatic works to be performed. Opera Franz Welser-Möst is set to conduct a new production of R. Strauss’ “Elektra” with Krzysztof Warlikowski. Aušrine Stundyte sings the title {…}

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Simon Keenlyside to Join The Cleveland Orchestra’s 2020 Spring Tour

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Simon Keenlyside is set to appear on The Cleveland Orchestra’s tour through Vienna, Paris, Linz, and Abu Dhabi during the spring of 2020. Per a press release, the famed baritone will sing a selection of arias with the famed orchestra. His concert is scheduled for March 31, 2020 at the Emirates Palace Auditorium in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The concert will {…}

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Thomas Hampson, Michael Mayes & Angela Meade Lead International Weekend – (11/8-10)

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(Credit: Opernhaus Zurich/ Bergen National Opera/Teatro alla Scala) This weekend is filled with unknown repertoire and some masterpieces starring exciting rising stars. Here are the seven operas we believe you cannot miss. Čert a Káča – Anhaltisches Theater, Germany Dvořák’s rarely performed work gets a new production by Jakob Peters-Messer. The cast is led by Richard Samek and Rita Kapfhammer {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Patricia Petibon & Sonya Yoncheva Lead Théâtre des Champs-Elysées’ 2020-21 Season

Cleveland Orchestra Chorus Receives Rare Distinction

‘Lulu’ to Headline Cleveland Orchestra’s ‘Censored: Art & Power’ Festival

Salzburg Festival Announces Conductors Replacing Late Mariss Jansons in ‘Boris Godunov,’ Vienna Philharmonic Concerts

Q & A: Soprano Nina Stemme on the Privilege of Singing Wagner & Being a Vocal Storyteller

Teatro alla Scala 2018-19 Review: Die ägyptische Helena

Anna Netrebko, Cecilia Bartoli & Plácido Domingo To Headline Salzburg Festival’s 2020 Season

Simon Keenlyside to Join The Cleveland Orchestra’s 2020 Spring Tour

Thomas Hampson, Michael Mayes & Angela Meade Lead International Weekend – (11/8-10)