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Sophie Koch To Make Latin American Debut

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Sophie Koch is set to make her Latin American debut in the Teatro Municipal de Santiago in Strauss’ “Der Rosenkavalier.” The acclaimed mezzo-soprano will replace the originally scheduled Jurgita Adamonyte, who is ill. Koch is well-known for her portrayal of Octavian, which she has performed at the Baden-Baden Festival, Semperoper Dresden, Wiener Staatsoper, Teatro alla Scala, Lyric Opera of Chicago, {…}

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Sophie Koch Replaces Christina Bock In Dresden’s ‘Rosenkavalier’

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The Semperoper Dresden has announced a cast change for tomorrow’s performance of “Der Rosenkavalier.” The company announced that Sophie Koch will sing the role of Octavian in April 30 showcase of “Der Rosenkavalier,” replacing Christina Bock, who is ill. Koch recently appeared in the Ring Cycle at the Wiener Staatsoper and is set to appear at the Teatro Colón in {…}

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Marina Rebeka, Sophie Koch & Jean-François Borras Headline Théâtre du Capitole’s 2019-20 Season

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The Théâtre du Capitole has announced its 2019-20 season featuring nine operatic productions and a number of recitals. Here is a look at what to expect.  Marina Rebeka and Klára Kolonits share the title role in Bellini’s “Norma” in a new production by Anne Delbée. The cast is rounded out by Karine Deshayes and Ilseyar Khayrullova who portraya Adalgisa, Martin Mühle and Airam Hernández {…}

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Vienna State Opera 2018-19 Live Stream: Sophie Koch, Adrianne Pieczonka Headline ‘Ariadne Auf Naxos’

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The Vienna State Opera’s continues its hugely popular live stream series with Strauss’ “Ariadne Auf Naxos.” Two days after its “Der Freischutz” showcase, the company will present the final performance of “Ariadne auf Naxos” on Sept. 13, 2018. The cast includes such stars as Peter Matic, Stephen Gould, Daniela Fally, Adrianne Pieczonka, Sophie Koch, and Jochen Schmeckenbecher. Peter Lange conducts. {…}

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Anita Hartig, Sophie Koch & Annick Massis Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse’s 2018-19 Season

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The Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse has announced its 2018-19 Season featuring eight opera productions and a number of recitals. Here is a look at what the season will offer. Productions The season opens with Verdi’s “La Traviata” conducted by George Petrou in a production by  Pierre Rambert. Anita Hartig and Polina Pastirchak alternate the lead role with tenors Airam Hernández {…}

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Breaking News: Sophie Koch Cancels ‘Carmen’ At Metropolitan Opera As Clémentine Margaine Takes on Entire Run in Debut

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Clémentine Margaine will make her Metropolitan Opera debut on Jan. 19, 2017, a full two weeks earlier than previously expected. The Mezzo soprano, who is playing “Carmen,” will replace Sophie Koch who dropped out of all her performances due to illness, according to the Met’s press department and as originally reported by Parterre. Margaine was originally scheduled to make her {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2016-17 Preview: Two Radically Different ‘Carmen’ Interpreters Arrive In Sophie Koch & Clémentine Margaine [UPDATE]

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UPDATE: On Tuesday, Jan. 17 it was announced that Sophie Koch would not be singing the role at the Met and that Clémentine Margaine would be taking over the entire run. For more information, read OperaWire’s coverage on the news.  Opera’s most famous gypsy returns to the Metropolitan Opera stage on Thursday, Jan. 19. This year’s run of “Carmen” will {…}

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Munich Opera Festival 2024 Review: Die Passagieren

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(Credit: W.Hoesl) It was particularly notable to watch Mieczyslaw Weinberg’s opera, “Die Passagieren” in Munich, even all these years after World War II. To walk the same streets where once goose-stepping Nazi soldiers rallied round Hitler and to visit the elegant, rebuilt National Theater to see an opera about the tragedy of that very subject intensified the experience. “Die Passagieren” {…}

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Simone Schneider, Francesca Aspromonte, Matthew Polenzani, Johannes Kammler, Elizabeth DeShong Headline Staatsoper Stuttgart’s 2024-25 Season

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Staatsoper Stuttgart has announced its 2024-25 season. First up is a production of “Der Freischütz” starring Johannes Kammler, Franz Hawlata, Natasha Te Rupe Wilson, and Kai Kluge. Cornelius Meister and Luka Hauser conduct a production by Achim Freyer. Performance Dates: Sept. 18 – Nov. 8, 2024 Pavel Yankovsky, Elizabeth DeShong, Rodrigo Porras Gaulo, and Atalla Ayan headline “Il Trovatore.” Valerio Galli {…}