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Opera Meets Film: In Conversation With Mario Bergmann About the ‘Opera Music Video’

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Having grown up with opera in the traditional format, meaning either you go and sit quietly while the opera is performed and only then do you show your adoration or you perform in the opera following a very strict set of procedures which you’re lucky if you get to extend as a soloist. My gut reaction to opera innovation is {…}

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Teatro dell’Opera di Roma Announces Cast Change for ‘Tosca’

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The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma has announced a cast change for its production of “Tosca.” The company noted that Fabio Sartori will replace Vittorio Grigolo in the role of  Cavaradossi. This season Sartori is set to perform at the Teatro Carlo Felice, Teatro alla Scala, Teatro La Fenice, and Berlin State Opera. He has performed “Tosca” in Rovigo, Palermo, Berlin, {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Florencia en el Amazonas’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its opening night performance of “Florencia en el Amazonas.” The company said, “For tonight’s performance, the role of the Captain will be sung by David Pittsinger, replacing Greer Grimsley.” Pittsinger made his Met debut in 2017 as Le Bret in “Cyrano de Bergerac. The bass has performed the role of the {…}

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Teatro Regio di Torino Announces Cast Change for ‘La Rondine’

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The Teatro Regio di Torino has announced a cast change for its production of “La Rondine.” The company said that Oreste Cosimo will replace Rodrigo Porras Garrido in the role of Ruggero. Cosimo also took to social media, “Extremely excited to share my house & role DEBUT with you as RUGGERO at the Teatro Regio Torino! An incredible production by {…}

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Staatsoper Hamburg Announces Cast Changes for Several Productions

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The Staatsoper Hamburg has announced cast changes for several productions. The company said that for its production of Mozart’s “Die Entführung aus dem Serail,” Oleksiy Palchikov will sing the role of Belmonte replacing Dovlet Nurgeldiyev. Meanwhile, the role of Publio in Mozart’s “La Clemenza di Tito” will be performed by Han Kim instead of David Minseok Kang. Finally, during the {…}

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Los Angeles Philharmonic Announces Cast Change for Verdi Requiem

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The Los Angeles Philharmonic has announced a cast change for Verdi’s Requiem on July 11, 2023. The company said that Leah Hawkins will sing the soprano role, replacing Angel Blue. Hawkins added on her social media, “When your instincts tell you to pack a score, PACK it ! (It’s time for me get an iPad, I’ve fought long enough…. *eyeroll* {…}

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Teatro alla Scala Announces Conductor Change for ‘L’Amore dei tre re.’

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The Teatro ala Scala has announced a conductor for its production of “L’Amore dei tre re.” The company said that Michele Mariotti has withdrawn due to personal issues. As a result, he will be replaced by Pinchas Steinberg. Steinberg is a well-regarded conductor who has performed at the Wiener Staatsoper, Royal Opera House, San Francisco Opera, Paris Opera, Teatro del’Opera {…}

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Teatro alla Scala Announces Cast Change in ‘Andrea Chénier’

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The Teatro alla Scala has announced a cast change for its production of “Andrea Chénier” on May 6, 2023. The company said that Luca Salsi will sing the role of Carlo Gerard, replacing Ambrogio Maestri who is ill. Salsi also replaced Maestri in the opening performance on May 3. The baritone originated the Mario Martone production when it opened the {…}