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Liudmyla Monastyrska, Brandon Jovanovich & Janna Baty Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week, audiences will get to hear several world premieres, rarities, and several complete opera recordings. Giacomo Puccini: Manon Lescaut C Major releases Puccinios’ breakthrough opera with a cast that includes Liudmyla Monastyrska, David Bizic, Gregory Kunde, and Carlos Chausson. The Gran Teatre {…}
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Staatsoper Berlin 2023-24 Review: Der Ring des Nibelungen

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The current “Der Ring des Nibelungen” at Staatsoper Berlin came into being in October 2022 directed by Russian director Dmitri Tcherniakov and due to be conducted by Daniel Barenboim. Sadly, though, Maestro Barenboim, had to pull out of the production because of severe health issues, a great blow to all, but so disappointing for Barenboim in his 80th year.   {…}
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Amanda Majeski, Derek Welton & Marie Perbost lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week several complete recordings will be released, as well as a unique take on Beethoven ‘s Symphony No. 9. Janáček: Katya Kabanova The second release in LSO Live’s cycle of Janáček opera recordings is “Katya Kabanova.” The album’s cast includes the superb {…}
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Renaissance Tours Unveils 2024 Tour Program

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Renaissance Tours, one of Australia’s leading cultural tours and cruises organizations has unveiled its 2024 tour program. The first tour of the season includes nights of musical and drama theatre plus performances by the Metropolitan Opera and New York City Ballet. Opera-goers will attend Anthony Minghella’s production of “Madama Butterfly” at The Met. Tour Dates: January 16 – 25, 2024 {…}
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Winning in Norway – The Experience of Taking in the Final of the 2023 Queen Sonja Singing Competition

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Finals for singing competitions are an interesting experience to cover. On one hand, everyone on stage is a winner. In the case of the 2023 edition of the Queen Sonja Singing Competition, the six singers who took the stage on August 26 were picked from an overall pool of 521 contestants from around the world; not mention that the competition {…}
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Queen Sonja Singing Competition Announces 2023 Winners

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The Queen Sonja Singing Competition has announced the 2023 winners. Contralto Jasmin White was named first prize winner, while baritone Aksel Daveyan took home second prize. The third prize went to countertenor Nils Wanderer. White sang excerpts from “Semele” and “Das Rheingold,” while Daveyan sang from “Iolanta” and “Faust.” Finally, Wanderer performed from “Written on Skin” and “Tolomeo.” The three {…}
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The 2023 Queen Sonja Singing Competition Will Take Place in Oslo

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It was just announced that the 2023 Queen Sonja Singing Competition will take place in Oslo from August 15 – 26. The international competition with previous prize-winners such as Lise Davidsen, Daniel Behle, Nadine Sierra, and Jacquelyn Wagner saw a record number of applicants this year. 40 singers out of the 521 applicants will participate in the preliminary rounds at {…}
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Anna Catarina Antonacci, Roberta Mantegna, Jacquelyn Wagner & Andrè Schuen Lead Theater an der Wien’s 2023-24 Season

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The Theater an der Wien has announced its 2023-24 season featuring opera productions and opera in concert. Opera Jérémie Rhorer conducts Donizetti’s “Les Martyrs” with Cezary Tomaszewski directing. Roberta Mantegna and John Osborn lead the cast, which also includes Mattia Olivieri, David Steffens, Nicolò Donini, and Patrick Kabongo. Performance Date: Sept. 18-28, 2023 Philip Venables’s “Denis & Katya” will star {…}

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