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Anna Netrebko & Yusif Eyvazov Lucerne Concert Postponed

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Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov’s concert in Lucerne on June 5, 2022, has been postponed. The KKL Luzern stage noted, “The Anna Netrebko & Yusif Eyvazov concert is postponed due to current events. All tickets purchased remain valid. We will announce the new date in due course. We hope for your understanding of the situation, which is beyond the organizer’s {…}

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Jongmin Park Replaces Ildar Abdrazakov in Teatro alla Scala’s ‘Macbeth’

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(Credit: Staatsoper Unter den Linden official website) The Teatro alla Scala has announced that bass Ildar Abdrazakov will not be appearing in the role of Banquo in the final performance of Verdi’s “Macbeth” scheduled for Dec. 29, 2021. No reason has been given for the cast change. As a result, South Korean bass Jongmin Park will take over the role. {…}

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Angela Gheorghiu’s Malta Concert Canceled

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The Malta Philharmonic has canceled Angela Gheorghiu’s upcoming concert. In a statement via social media, the soprano said, “Disappointed to hear that my concert with the Malta philharmonic orchestra this month has been canceled… It would have been my debut concert in Malta. Let’s hope that indeed it shall be rescheduled in the future. Much love to everybody.” This upcoming {…}

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Artist of the Week: Roberto Alagna & Aleksandra Kurzak

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(Credit: Teatro Massimo di Palermo) Opera in Europe continues to flourish with performances around Italy bringing mass audiences and acclaimed singers in some of their signature roles. This week the Teatro Massimo di Palmero opened its “Cavalleria Rusticana” with Aleksandra Kurzak making her role debut as Santuzza and Roberto Alagna in his signature Turiddu. It is a big week for {…}

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Sonya Yoncheva Cancels Performances Of ‘La Traviata’ At La Scala

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Bulgarian soprano Sonya Yoncheva has withdrawn from the final three performances of Verdi’s “La Traviata” at Teatro alla Scala on March 12, 14, & 17, 2019, according to the company’s website. Yoncheva will be replaced in the role of Violetta by soprano Angel Blue. Blue has recently sung the role with both the Royal Opera House and Manitoba Opera. Other {…}