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Bayerische Staatsoper 2016-17 Preview: ‘Die Fledermaus’ Rings in the New Year

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The Bayerische Staatsoper kicks off the New Year with a performance of Johann Strauss II’s popular “Die Fledermaus.” The performances gets going at 6 p.m. local time (12 p.m. EST) and ends around 9:20 p.m. with only one intermission. The New Year’s Eve performance is already sold out. The run, which features three additional performances on Jan. 2, 5 and {…}

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5 Exciting Stars at the Houston Grand Opera’s 2016-17 Winter Season

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The Houston Grand Opera has announced its Winter season for 2017 and it has packed many great operas with some of the leading singers in the world. The following is a look at the most exciting performers to look forward to this upcoming season. Andriana Chuchman in Adam’s “Nixon in China” A few years ago Chuchman made her Metropolitan Opera {…}

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Zubin Mehta To Retire From Israel Philharmonic After Over 50 Years

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Zubin Mehta is retiring from the Israel Philharmonic, ending a lengthy relationship. The announcement, according to The Jerusalem Post, was made Monday and confirmed that Mehta would end his nearly 50 years with the ensemble in October 2019. The 80-year-old Indian-born conductor made numerous recordings with the group throughout his tenure, including a legendary recording of a live performance of {…}

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A Look at George Michael’s Brief Relationship With the Opera World

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On Dec. 25 the pop star George Michael passed away at 53 and with it the music industry lost an icon. The English-born singer may have been known for his hit songs “Careless Whisper” and “One More Try,” but he also dedicated his life to charity work. This included appearances at several concerts for charity. He joined Luciano Pavarotti during {…}

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Hebrew Organizations To Celebrate Robert Merrill’s 100th Birthday in Florida

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The Cuban Hebrew Congregation-Temple Beth Shmuel of Miami Beach is slated to showcase a gala tribute concert honoring the late legend Robert Merrill for his 100th birthday on Jan. 8, 2017. The performance will feature Rabbi / Cantor Stephen Texon and Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi. The former is of the Cuban Hebrew Congregation while the latter is from the Anshe Emet {…}

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Artist of the Week: Johannes Martin Kränzle to Delight Munich Audiences on New Year’s Eve in Strauss’ ‘Die Fledermaus’

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Johannes Martin Kränzle is slowly becoming a recognized artist in the world of opera. After studying violin and composition for years, the baritone turned to opera and has not looked back ever since. Even after a setback from Bone Marrow Disease, Kränzle’s return to the stage has had critics raving. This week, with many artists taking a break,  Kränzle will {…}

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Michael Todd Simpson Replaces Eric Owens in ‘L’Amour de Loin’

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In today’s performance of “L’Amour de Loin,” the role of Jaufré will be sung by Michael Todd Simpson, replacing Eric Owens, who is ill. This season the baritone has performed at the Metropolitan Opera for the new production of Rossini’s “Guillaume Tell” and returns as Escamillo in Bizet’s “Carmen.” He is also slated to sing at the Palm Beach Opera {…}

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5 Iconic Roles by Edita Gruberova as She Celebrates her 70th Birthday

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Today Edita Gruberova is celebrating her 70th birthday and 50 years on stage. Considered one of the greatest sopranos in the history of opera, the legendary singer continues a hectic schedule singing across Europe.  As we celebrate the icon’s amazing work, Operawire takes a look back at five roles that Gruberova has made her own. Queen of the Night in {…}