Weekend Preview – International (2/10- 2/12): Joyce DiDonato Headlines Rossini’s ‘Semiramide’ In A New Production

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It’s Feburary so all companies are in full swing. This weekend Verdi and Strauss highlight major houses and Joyce DiDonato returns to the stage with a new role. Here is a look! Austria Audiences are in for a triple Verdi weekend at the Wiener Staatsoper starting with “Otello” starring Kristian Benedikt, Carlos Álvarez and Olga Bezsmertna. It will be followed {…}

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Opera Philadelphia Preview 2016-17: Rossini’s ‘Tancredi’ Gets a Rare Look in US

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This Friday, Feb. 10, Opera Philadelphia will showcase Rossini’s “Tancredi.” The run is set to last five performances, the final one on Feb. 19. The opera is not particularly renowned among the composer’s output, with most of Rossini’s comic scores winning the popularity contest. “Tancredi” is of a different mold, a medieval story that features tragic love. The Cast The {…}

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CD/DVD Releases -Week of Jan. 30: Four Divas Set To Storm Stores This Week

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It’s Diva week as three of the most popular sopranos will be releasing new albums and DVDs. One will showcase her second album while another will be debuting her first CD. Sonya Yoncheva’s Handel It was only two years ago when Yoncheva impressed in her first album, an homage to Paris. After winning the prestigious Echo Award, it would have {…}

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Marek Janowski to Replace Riccardo Chailly in Verdi Requiem

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Riccardo Chailly has cancelled performances of the Verdi Requiem due to illness. The Italian conductor was scheduled to conduct three performances of the piece. Marek Janowski will now take over the run which is set to star soprano Maria Jose Siri and mezzo soprano Daniela Barcellona. Tenor Roberto Arnica will also join them alongside bass. Riccardo Zanellato. The Rundfunkchor Berlin will also perform {…}

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Fondazione Haydn in Bolzano and Trento Announces 2025-26 Season

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The Fondazione Haydn in Bolzano and Trento has announced its 2025-26 season. Here is a look at the opera and vocal performances. Opera Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” is set to be directed by Roberto Catalano and conducted by Alessandro Bonato. Performance Dates: Nov. 7 & 9, 2025 Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari’s “Il Segreto di Susanna” will be directed by Stefano Vizioli and conducted {…}

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Teatro alla Scala Announces Another Cast Change for Verdi Requiem

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The Teatro alla Scala has announced a new cast change for its Verdi Requiem. The company noted that Francesco Meli will sing the tenor part replacing Freddie De Tommaso who was originally scheduled. Meli is well known for Verdi and has sung the requiem on numerous occasions. He is currently performing “Il Corsaro” at the Teatro Carlo Felice and is {…}

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Wexford Festival Opera 2022 Review: The Spectre Knight

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(Photo: Padraig Grant) Few people will be familiar with the operas of the 19th century British composer Alfred Cellier. Yet during his day, he was well-known for his comic operas, which are very much in the mould of Gilbert & Sullivan, although he never really posed a threat to their dominance. In 1886, his opera “Dorothy” broke all records with {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper Offering Free Opera Live Streams, Including ‘Semiramide’ Starring Joyce DiDonato on Feb. 26

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Want to watch operas in Munich but don’t live anywhere near Germany? That will no longer be a problem starting this Sunday as the Bayerische Staatsoper has announced that opera lovers will be able to stream performances for free (!) from Munich live and in full online, by clicking on staatsoper.tv. The productions will utilize four to six cameras with up {…}

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Weekend Preview – International (2/10- 2/12): Joyce DiDonato Headlines Rossini’s ‘Semiramide’ In A New Production

Opera Philadelphia Preview 2016-17: Rossini’s ‘Tancredi’ Gets a Rare Look in US

CD/DVD Releases -Week of Jan. 30: Four Divas Set To Storm Stores This Week

Marek Janowski to Replace Riccardo Chailly in Verdi Requiem

Fondazione Haydn in Bolzano and Trento Announces 2025-26 Season

Teatro alla Scala Announces Another Cast Change for Verdi Requiem

Wexford Festival Opera 2022 Review: The Spectre Knight

Bayerische Staatsoper Offering Free Opera Live Streams, Including ‘Semiramide’ Starring Joyce DiDonato on Feb. 26