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Talise Trevigne, Zachary James, Gregory Kunde & Jennifer Johnson Cano Lead Cincinnati Opera’s 2022 Season

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The Cincinnati Opera has announced the 2022 Summer Festival which will include two world premieres and new-to-Cincinnati productions. The season will open with Puccini’s “La Bohème” starring Talise Trevigne, Ji-Min Park, Raven McMillon, Rodion Pogossov, André Courville, and Ethan Vincent. Mark Gibson, director of orchestral studies at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, will conduct. Performance Dates: June 18-25, {…}

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Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Announces Date Change for ‘Madama Butterfly’

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The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino has announced a date change for its final performance of Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.” The company noted that the final showcase of the run scheduled for Dec. 19 has been changed to Dec. 22, 2021. The new production is set to open on Dec. 9, 2021 and will be directed by Chiara Muti. Francesco Ivan Ciampa will conduct {…}

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Sonya Yoncheva, Karita Mattila, Angel Blue, Lisette Oropesa, Charles Castronovo Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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September brings the opening of several major companies in Europe. And that means new streaming opportunities of concerts and operas. Before we kick off our list, don’t forget to check out important discussions taking place regarding issues of race and equality in opera with such programs as Karen Slack’s “KikiKonversations,” Kenneth Overton’s “Black Opera Live,” and Mark S. Doss’ “Heart and Soul” series {…}

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First Concert at Philadelphia’s Metropolitan Opera in 80 Years Canceled

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The Academy of Vocal Arts has announced its its hotly anticipated BrAVA Philadelphia concert scheduled for March 28, 2020 will no longer take place. This is the latest major event to be shut down due to directives from local and state governments with regards to managing the spread of COVID-19. Those that purchased tickets for the event will be refunded. {…}

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Lisette Oropesa, Michael Volle & Diana Damrau Highlight Opernhaus Zürich’s 2020-21 Season

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The Opernhaus Zürich has announced its 2020-21 season with 13 new productions and a number of international stars. Premiere  Michael Volle sings the title role in a new production of Mussorgky’s “Boris Godunov” by Barrie Kosky. Lina Dambrauskaité, Irène Friedli, John Daszak, Konstantin Shushakov, Brindley Sherratt, Edgaras Montvidas, Oksana Volkova, Johannes Martin Kränzle, and Wenwei Zhang also star. Kirill Karabits {…}

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James Morris Joins BrAVA! Philadelphia! Gala Concert

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The Academy of Vocal Arts has announced that famed bass-baritone James Morris will be joining BrAVA! Philadelphia! Gala on Saturday, March 28, 2020. The event, which will celebrate the institution’s 85th anniversary, will see Morris join a cast of artists that includes Angela Meade, Bryan Hymel, Vanessa Vasquez, Taylor Stayton, Latonia Moore, Hannah Ludwig, Jared Bybee, and André Courville. The {…}

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Stephanie Blythe to Host Berkshire Festival Fifth Anniversary Gala Concert

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The Berkshire Opera Festival has announced that it will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a special gala scheduled for August 13, 2020 at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, MA. The event will feature music from major operas such as “The Marriage of Figaro, Die Fledermaus, and La Bohème.” Moreover, audiences will get a preview of the company’s {…}

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Berkshire Opera Festival Announces 2020 Opera

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The Berkshire Opera Festival has announced its 2020 season. The festival is set to present a new production of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” directed by co-founder Jonathan Loy and conducted by artistic director Brian Garman. The production will include scenic designs by Stephen Dobay, costumes by Charles Caine, and lighting Alex Jainchill. The cast will be headed by André Courville in {…}