Michael Spyres Leads Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Idomeneo’

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The Metropolitan Opera is set to present a revival of Mozart’s “Idomeneo.” The production, which is set to run between Sept. 28 and Oct. 20, will be conducted by Manfred Honeck, the music director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. The cast will also include Michael Spyres in the title role of the king of Crete, Ying Fang as Ilia, Federica Lombardi as {…}

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Festival d’Aix-en-Provence 2022 Review: Idomeneo

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(Photo: Jean-Louis Fernandez) As a rule of thumb, you know that if you have to rely on the director’s program notes to make sense of what is happening on stage, then the production is likely to disappoint. Of course, even in such circumstances it is sometimes possible to develop an intuitive understanding, even where the explicit meaning remains elusive, which {…}

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Albina Shagimuratova Out of Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Idomeneo’ Revival

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Albina Shagimuratova will no longer sing in the revival of the Metropolitan Opera’s upcoming production of “Idomeneo.” Per the Met’s website, the Russian soprano will be replaced by Federica Lombardi, who will sing the role of Elettra. Shagimuratova recently performed at the Mariinsky Theatre in the theater’s Stars of the White Night Festival in a production of “Lucia di Lammermoor” {…}

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Festival d’Aix-en-Provence Announces Cast Changes for ‘Norma’ & ‘Idomeneo’

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The Festival d’Aix-en-Provence has announced cast changes for “Idomeneo” and “Norma.” The festival noted that Anna Bonitatibus will replace Anna Stéphany as Idamante in the production of “Idomeneo.” Meanwhile, Amina Edris will sing the role of Adalgisa, replacing Nina Minasyan in a concert performance of “Norma.” Bonitatibus is known for her work in Handel and Rossini while Edris has performed {…}

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Teatro Grattacielo & Camerata Bardi to Present ‘Idomeneo alla Breve’ in Greece

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Teatro Grattacielo and Camerata Bardi Vocal Academy has announced a performance of Mozart’s “Idomeneo alla Breve” this September in Greece. The showcase, which is set to take place on Sept. 7, will be presented in collaboration with the Rhodes International Festival and Cultural Center of Crete. There will also be a Gala Concert on Sept. 9 dedicated to legendary soprano {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Conductor Change for ‘Idomeneo’

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a conductor change for Mozart’s “Idomeneo” on July 22, 2021. The company announced that Gabriel Venzago will take over conducting for Constantinos Carydis and will make his company debut. Venzago has conducted at the Salzburger Landestheater and Stadttheater Bremerhaven in such works as “Carmen,” “My Fair Lady,” “The Magic Flute,” “La Cenerentola,” and “Pagliacci,” among {…}

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Evelin Novak Takes Over For Olga Peretyatko In ‘Idomeneo’ at Staatsoper Berlin

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(Photo Credit: Berliner Festspiele official website) Staatsoper unter der Linden has announced that soprano Evelin Novak will perform the role of Elettra in all the performances of the opera in the 2020-21 season. Novak will replace soprano Olga Peretyatko. Evelin Novak will join that cast that includes Lea Desandre in the role of Idamante, Victoria Randem as Ilia, Linard Vrielink {…}

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Opera San José to Stream 2011 Production of ‘Idomeneo’

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Opera San José has announced that it will be streaming its 2011 production of “Idomeneo” starting on April 18, 2020. The stream will be available via the company’s official website through May 18, 2020. The production, which was made possible by a collaboration with the Packard Humanities Institute, featured a cast of 73 singers, 41 chorus members, 14 ballet dancers, {…}

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Opera Atelier To Showcase ‘Idomeneo’ With Measha Brueggergosman

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Opera Atelier is set to showcase its production of “Idomeneo” starting on April 4 and running through April 13. The production will feature soprano Measha Brueggergosman as Elettra in her return to Toronto after 10 years. She will be joined by Colin Ainsworth in the title role and Wallis Giunta as Idamante. Meghan Lindsey takes on the role of Ilia {…}

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Michael Spyres Leads Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Idomeneo’

Festival d’Aix-en-Provence 2022 Review: Idomeneo

Albina Shagimuratova Out of Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Idomeneo’ Revival

Festival d’Aix-en-Provence Announces Cast Changes for ‘Norma’ & ‘Idomeneo’

Teatro Grattacielo & Camerata Bardi to Present ‘Idomeneo alla Breve’ in Greece

Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Conductor Change for ‘Idomeneo’

Evelin Novak Takes Over For Olga Peretyatko In ‘Idomeneo’ at Staatsoper Berlin

Opera San José to Stream 2011 Production of ‘Idomeneo’

Opera Atelier To Showcase ‘Idomeneo’ With Measha Brueggergosman