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: Ludovic Tézier

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This week the famed Festival Verdi in Parma is set to open in a revamped version that will feature some of the composer’s well-known works and a few curiosities. Among them will be Verdi’s “Macbeth” in its rarely performed French version with one of today’s greatest baritones Ludovic Tézier in the title role. Today Tézier is one of the go-to {…}

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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Bulgarian soprano Sonya Yoncheva has withdrawn from the final three performances of Verdi’s “La Traviata” at Teatro alla Scala on March 12, 14, & 17, 2019, according to the company’s website.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 {…}

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11 Anticipated Productions to See in 2018

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With 2018 beginning there is so much to look forward to as many of the greatest stars will take on new roles while others will reprise signature parts in new productions alongside star-studded casts. The following is a look at some of the most anticipated new and revival productions that are all likely to create buzz and conversations around the {…}

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Top 5 Performances To See This Weekend-International (11/24-26): Roberto Alagna & Barbara Frittoli Close Out Acclaimed Production

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As many companies start to prepare new productions, there are still a number of great choices with some of the world’s greatest singers. Here is a look at what we recommend as the top five to look out for this weekend. “Adriana Lecouvreur” – Opera Monte-Carlo, Monaco For audiences interested in a new production of Cilea’s masterpiece, the Opera Monte {…}

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Obituary: Beloved Soprano Eliane Lublin Dies

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Soprano Eliane Lubin has passed away after fighting cancer at the age of 79. The soprano passed away on May 1st after six months of treatment for a brain tumor. Born in 1938, Lublin made her professional debut in the 1960s where she performed in Monte-Carlo and at the Aix-en-Provence festival. After performing the role of Sister Constance in Poulenc’s {…}

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Angela Gheorghiu’s Malta Concert Canceled

Artist of the Week: Ludovic Tézier

Artist of the Week: Roberto Alagna & Aleksandra Kurzak

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

11 Anticipated Productions to See in 2018

Top 5 Performances To See This Weekend-International (11/24-26): Roberto Alagna & Barbara Frittoli Close Out Acclaimed Production

Obituary: Beloved Soprano Eliane Lublin Dies