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Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Peter Mark Reflects on his Career & New Project ‘Opera Voice and Body Work’

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When he was 12-years-old, Peter Mark received a recording of “Aida” starring Renata Tebaldi. He was hooked. One year later, he got what he called “the chance of a lifetime.” He got to sing at the Old Met and was able to witness a number of singers from the golden age that would be major influences for the rest of {…}

News

Andrzej Dobber Replaces Alexey Markov in ‘Tosca’ at Semperoper

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(Credit: The Semperoper Dresden official website) The Semperoper Dresden has announced that Polish baritone Andrzej Dobber will sing the role of Scarpia in the Semper Essenz presentation of Puccini’s “Tosca” on Oct. 17. 2020, replacing Alexey Markov. Dobber will join a cast that includes tenor Najmiddin Mavlyanov in the role of Mario Cavaradossi, and soprano Elena Guseva in the title {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Interview: Bass-Baritone Mark Steven Doss On His Journey To A Grammy, The Big Stage & Spiritual Fulfillment

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Mark S. Doss is an artist recognized for his wide range, not just in his roles, but in his life experience. The singer has performed with the major orchestras of San Francisco, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago, and Toronto. Additionally, he has sung 95 roles with more than 60 major opera companies around the world including Milan’s Teatro alla Scala, the Vienna State Opera, London’s Covent Garden, San Francisco Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and the Canadian Opera Company.

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Virginia Opera 2017-18 Review – La Fanciulla Del West: Baritone Mark Walters Leads Promising Cast in Triumphant Interpretation of Puccini Classic

https://operawire.com/virginia-opera-2017-18-review-la-fanciulla-del-west-baritone-mark-walters-leads-promising-cast-in-triumphant-interpretation-of-puccini-classic/

A wise man of opera once said in my hearing, testifying to the enduring emotional impact of Puccini: “When I no longer cry at ‘Boheme,’ I quit.” The same should be said of “La Fanciulla del West,” from “Ch’ella mi creda” to the end – and so it is with Lillian Groag’s production that opened on Nov. 10 at the {…}

News

Boston Lyric Opera to Present a New Version of Aucoin & Ruhl’s ‘Eurydice’

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Boston Lyric Opera is set to present a new production of Matthew Aucoin and Sarah Ruhl’s “Eurydice.” Opening on March 1 and running for two weeks through the 10 at the Huntington Theatre, the opera will be presented in a new orchestral arrangement by Aucoin; this is the first time this version of the opera gets a showcase. Audiences will {…}

News, Streaming

Teatro dell’Opera di Roma to Broadcast ‘From the House of the Dead’

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The Teatro dell’Opera id Roma is set to present Janáček’s “From the House of the Dead” on Rai5. The broadcast will be on Nov. 16 and will feature a production by Krzysztof Warlikowski. The showcase is a co-production with the Royal Opera House Covent Garden di Londra, La Monnaie, and l’Opéra National de Lyon. The cast includes Mark S. Doss {…}

Business, News

Soprano Alexandra Razskazoff Joins TACT International

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TACT International has announced that soprano Alexandra Razskazoff has joined its roster of artists. Razskazoff was a 2022 Grand Finals Winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and has performed with such companies Teatro Grattacielo, EL Tec de Monterrey, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Maryland Opera, Washington Opera Society, Vero Beach Opera and Panama City Symphony. She recently completed a run of {…}

News

Karen Chia-Ling Ho, Levy Sekgapane & Sydney Mancasola Lead Boston Lyric Opera’s 2023-24 Season

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The Boston Lyric Opera has announced its 2023-24 season featuring four productions. The Boston Lyric Opera opens with Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” featuring Karen Chia-Ling Ho, Alice Chung, Dominick Chenes, and Troy Cook. David Angus conducts the opera in a production by Phil Chan. Performance Dates: Sept. 14-24, 2023 David Angus conducts Rossini’s “La Cenerentola” in a production by Dawn M. Simmons. {…}

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Erin Morley, Susanna Phillips & Rachel Willis-Sørensen Lead Houston Symphony Orchestra’s 2023-24 Season

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The Houston Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2023-24 season. Here is a look at the vocal highlights. The season opens with Juraj Valčuha conducting Erin Morley in a program of music by Messiaen, Poulenc, and Ravel. Performance Dates: Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2023 Juraj Valčuha conducts Brahms’ “German Requiem” with soloists Lauren Snouffer and Andrew Foster-Williams. The program also includes Takemitsu’s Requiem {…}