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Elizabeth Llewellyn, Maxim Mironov & Patricia Racette Headline International Weekend (2/21-23)

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(Credit: Courtesy of English National Opera ) This weekend there are a number of new productions including two comedies, three modern masterpieces, and one classic repertoire staple. Here is a look at our recommendations. Egmont – Theater an der Wien, Austria Edgaras Montvidas, Bo Skovhus, Maria Bengtsson, Angelika Kirchschlager, Theresa Kronthaler, and Károly Szemerédy star in Christian Jost and Christoph {…}

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Lucia Lucas, Benjamin Bernheim & 7 Exciting Debuts of the Met Opera’s 2020-21 Season

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(Credit: J. Henry Fair/Victor Santiago/Manon Leprévost/Johannes Kaplan) One of the most exciting aspects of a new season is the fact that audiences will get an opportunity to experience new and exciting artists for the very first time. This is also the case at the Metropolitan Opera, which will feature a plethora of debuts in numerous major productions. Here is a {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Sonya Yoncheva, Joyce DiDonato & Piotr Beczala Headline Metropolitan Opera’s 2020-21 Season

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The Metropolitan Opera has unveiled its 2020-21 season, which features five new productions and 17 revivals. New Productions Anna Netrebko opens the Metropolitan Opera in a new production of Verdi’s “Aida” directed by Michael Mayer. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the production which also stars Anita Rachvelishvili, Piotr Beczała, Dmitry Belosselskiy and Ludovic Tezier. The production will also showcase Latonia Moore and {…}

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Renée Fleming, Sondra Radvanovsky & Matthew Polenzani Lead Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2020-21 Season

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(Credit: Pictures courtesy of the Lyric Opera of Chicago) The Lyric Opera of Chicago’s has announced its 2020-21 season celebrating its 66th season. The season will include three Lyric premieres, two Lyric Original productions, nine operas, three concert events and one musical. Main Stage The first production of the season will be the famed double bill of Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” {…}

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Plácido Domingo & Davinia Rodriguez Headline Donizetti Opera Festival’s 2020 Season

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(Credit: Courtesy of Donizetti Opera Festival) The Donizetti Opera Festival has announced its 2020 season, which is set to open on Nov. 19 and close on Dec. 6, 2020. The season will open with a concert performance of “Belisario” with Plácido Domingo in the title role. In a press release Domingo, who is celebrating his birthday today, stated, “Dear friends, {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Elīna Garanča & Carmela Remigio Lead International Weekend – (11/22-24)

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This weekend its all about star performances, repertory staples, new productions and a season opening. Check out what we believe you need to see. Eugene Onegin Wiener Staatsoper, Austria Marina Rebeka continues the run in her first Tatiana alongside a star cast that includes Boris Pinkhasovich in the title role, Pavol Breslik as Lenski and Ferruccio Furlanetto as Gremin. The {…}

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Lisette Oropesa & Saioa Herandez & The Top 6 Opera To see This Weekend Internationally (7/19-21)

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(Credit: Teatro alla Scala/Bayerische Staatsoper) For this weekend’s top choices we take you to Brazil, Finland, Germany, and Italy where you can potentially experience works by Gounod, Verdi, Smetana, and Puccini. If you get a chance to see these performance, don’t think twice about it. Faust – Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Atalla Ayan takes on the title {…}

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Mariusz Kwiecień Cancels ‘Le Nozze Di Figaro’ In Munich

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Mariusz Kwiecień has withdrawn from today’s performance of Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The Bayerische Staatsoper announced that due to illness the baritone would not be able to perform the role of the Count. As a result, Christoph Pohl will replace the baritone. Pohl is currently performing a new production of Meyerbeer’s “Les Huguenots” at the Semperoper Dresden. He has {…}