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Sonya Yoncheva & Olga Peretyatko Lead Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – International

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Europe dominates this weekend’s operas to see, but we also have a major recommendation over in Muscat where a noted diva will take on an iconic bel canto role. Here are the operas we think you need to see this weekend. Le Nozze di Figaro – Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, France Acclaimed filmmaker James Gray makes his opera debut directing Mozart’s {…}

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Anja Harteros Cancels Performance Of ‘Lohengrin’

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Anja Harteros has canceled tomorrow’s performance at the Bayerische Staatsoper. The company announced that Harteros will not sing the role of Elsa in “Lohengrin” on Nov. 24 and will be replaced by Johanni van Oostrum. Van Oostrum has performed at the Bayerische Staatsoper since 1996 and has performed at the Dutch National Opera, Theater an der Wien, Komische Oper Berlin, {…}

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Franco Fagioli Cancels ‘Orlando’ Tour

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(credit: Igor Studio) Franco Fagioli has canceled his participation in “Orlando” tour. The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées announced that Argentinian countertenor would not be participating in tour where he was scheduled to sing the title role of Handel’s “Orlando”. As a result, French countertenor Christophe Dumaux will replace Fagioli in Paris while Max Emanuel Cencic will takeover performances in Essen, Verona, and Madrid. {…}

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Sabine Devieilhe Withdraws From Fall Schedule

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(Credit: Courtesy of Warner Classics) Sabine Devieilhe has withdrawn from her upcoming fall engagements. The soprano announced she is expecting her second child and therefore will not be able to perform her scheduled performances. The soprano stated, “we will soon welcome a second baby in our family! I need to withdraw from the production of ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’ at Théâtre {…}

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Michele Angelini & Roberta Mantegna Headline New CD/DVD Releases – September 9

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This week two new DVDs are set for release. There is also an intriguing choral CD that will include some world premiere recordings. Check it out! Il Barbiere di Siviglia Naxos is set to release a new production from the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Paris with Florian Sempey in the title role, Michele Angelini as the Count, Catherine Trottmann as Rosina, {…}

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Myrtò Papatanasiu To Replace Christine Rice At Royal Opera House

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Christine Rice has withdrawn from the role of Donna Elvira in Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” at the Royal Opera House. The company announced that due to personal reasons the soprano would not be able to sing the upcoming revival.  As a result, Greek soprano Myrtò Papatanasiu will take over the role making her Royal Opera debut. Papatanisiu recently performed Donna Elvira in {…}

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Valer Sabadus To Make Australia Debut With Pinchgut Opera

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(Credit: Henning Ross, Sony Classical) Countertenor Valer Sabadus will be performing in Australia for the first time in collaboration with Pinchgut Opera on August 25, 2019. The recital will take place at the City Recital Hall in Sydney and will feature the Orchestra of Antipodes under the musical direction of Erin Heylard. It will feature music by Handel, Caldara, Hasse, {…}

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Opéra Grand Avignon Announces Its 2019-20 Season

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Opéra Grand Avignon has announced its 2019-20 season. Opera The opera season will kick off with a new production o Offenbach’s “La Périchole,” directed by Eric Chevalier. Marie Karall stars in the title role, alongside Pierre Derhet as Piquillo, Philippe Ermelier as Viceroy of Peru, Enguerrand de Hys as Don Pedro of Panatellas, and Ugo Rabec as Don Pedro of {…}

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Xavier Sabata Replaces Marie-Nicole Lemieux In ‘Agrippina’ Tour

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Marie-Nicole Lemieux has canceled her participation in the upcoming tour of Handel’s “Agrippina.” The contralto was forced to cancel the tour due to personal reasons. As a result, Xavier Sabata will replace Lemieux singing the role of Ottone. The contralto is the latest singer to cancel the tour. Previously Kathryn Lewek and Jakub Józef Orliński canceled their participation. Sabata is an {…}