40 Fun Facts About Tenor Joseph Calleja As He Turns 40

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Joseph Calleja turns 40 years old today. Born on Jan. 22, 1978, the Maltese tenor has risen to the ranks of being one of the greatest singers in the world today. In commemoration of his 40th birthday, here are 40 fun facts about this still burgeoning artist. He was born in Attard, Malta. He was inspired to sing at the {…}

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Houston Grand Opera’s 2018-19 Season To Feature Ana María Martínez, Luca Pisaroni, Thomas Hampson & Ailyn Pérez

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The Houston Grand Opera has announced its 2018-19 season featuring six productions of German, Italian, Spanish and French repertoire. There will also be a world premiere, the first for the company in over a decade. The season opens with “The Flying Dutchman” on Oct. 19 with Andrzej Dobber in the title role and Rachel Willis-Sørensen in the role of Senta. Kristinn Sigmundsson sings {…}

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Q & A: American Opera Initiative Director Robert Ainsley On Growing the Opera World & Challenges For Aspiring Composers / Librettists

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Growing opera has become one of the essential missions of major opera companies. Fostering new talent, whether it be singers or composers, is now an active part of most opera companies’ structures. That is no different for the Washington National Opera and its American Opera Initiative. The program was initiated in 2012 with the goal to “stimulate, enrich, and ensure {…}

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The 6 Must-See Performers of the Canadian Opera Company 2018-19 Season

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The Canadian Opera Company has announced its 2018-19 season, which will feature six operas. Every opera is undeniably the sum of all its parts, but there is certainly a lot to be said about how one performer can become the big story for his or her upcoming showcase. Here is a look at the six exciting singers to keep an {…}

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Franco Zeffirelli Accused Of Sexual Assault

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Franco Zeffirelli has been accused of sexual misconduct. The legendary opera and film director has been accused by actor Johnathon Schaech. The actor told People magazine that when he was 22-years-old and worked on the film “Sparrow” in 1992, Zeffirelli had tried to seduce him from the start. And while he was filming the movie in Sicily, the actor said {…}

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Artist Of The Week: Malin Byström Takes on the Complexities Of ‘Salome’ At The Royal Opera House

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Salome is widely considered one of the most challenging roles in the soprano repertoire. It’s not only a vocal tour de force but a chance to showcase a soprano’s dramatic force. This week, Swedish soprano Malin Byström returns to the Royal Opera House making her house role debut as Strauss’ “Salome” after stunning critics and audiences in the role at the {…}

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In Memoriam 2017: Remembering the Major Opera Singers That Passed This Year

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For many, 2017 was a year to celebrate with many triumphs. It was also a tough year for arts institutions fighting sexual harassment scandals and numerous political issues. And it was also a year that saw many beloved artists and celebrities’ lives come to an end. The opera world was particularly devastated by the loss of many major stars, some of {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Preview 2017-18: A Look Back At the Numerous ‘Tosca’ Productions

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On New Years Eve the Metropolitan Opera will premiere a new production of Puccini’s “Tosca.” The production, which will be directed by David McVicar comes on the heels of a controversial one by Luc Bondy (his interpretation of the Puccini work was infamously booed on its opening night). While the Met has showcased Tosca a whopping 950 times since its {…}

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Deutsche Oper Berlin Cancels Performances

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The Deutsche Oper Berlin was forced to shut down after the stage was flooded. Per reports, faulty sprinklers were at the root of the problem, ending any hopes audiences had of seeing Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” take the stage. The flooding reportedly took place on Christmas Eve. The company also had to shut down its performance of “The Barber of Seville” {…}

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40 Fun Facts About Tenor Joseph Calleja As He Turns 40

Houston Grand Opera’s 2018-19 Season To Feature Ana María Martínez, Luca Pisaroni, Thomas Hampson & Ailyn Pérez

Q & A: American Opera Initiative Director Robert Ainsley On Growing the Opera World & Challenges For Aspiring Composers / Librettists

The 6 Must-See Performers of the Canadian Opera Company 2018-19 Season

Franco Zeffirelli Accused Of Sexual Assault

Artist Of The Week: Malin Byström Takes on the Complexities Of ‘Salome’ At The Royal Opera House

In Memoriam 2017: Remembering the Major Opera Singers That Passed This Year

Metropolitan Opera Preview 2017-18: A Look Back At the Numerous ‘Tosca’ Productions

Deutsche Oper Berlin Cancels Performances