Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Conductor Change for ‘Tristan und Isolde’

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(Credit: Groves Artists) The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a conductor change for its production of “Tristan und Isolde.” The company noted that Slovak conductor Juraj Valčuha has withdrawn from the production and will be replaced by Lothar Koenigs. Koenigs has conducted at the Welsh National Opera, Teatro Real, Royal Opera House, Wiener Staatsoper, Edinburgh Festival, Metropolitan Opera, Staatstheater Stuttgart, La {…}

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Artist of the Week: Olga Bezsmertna

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This week the Teatro alla Scala will make history by presenting the first-ever production of Dvořák’s “Rusalka. The work, which premiered 122 years ago in Prague has become a fixture at all the major opera houses in the world, but mysteriously has never been performed at the most renowned Italian theater. And for this major occasion, La Scala has brought {…}

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Obituary: Czech Soprano Jadwiga Wysoczanská-Štrosová Dies at 93

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Czech opera soprano Jadwiga Wysoczanská-Štrosová has died at the of 93. Born on May 24, 1927, in Prague, Wysoczanská-Štrosová studied with Vojtěch Bořivoj between 1943–1945 at the Prague Conservatory. Following her studies at the conservatory, she went on to work privately with J. Logačová-Klemensová. The soprano performed in Liberec and Opava, and at the State Theater in Brno where she {…}

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The Cleveland Orchestra Announces Promotion of Vinay Parameswaran to Associate Conductor

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The Cleveland Orchestra announced the immediate promotion of Vinay Parameswaran to Associate Conductor, continuing his three-and-a-half-year tenure with the Orchestra through the 2021-22 season. Parameswaran, who served as the Orchestra’s Assistant Conductor since 2017, will continue to hold the Elizabeth Ring and William Gwinn Mather Assistant Conductor Endowed Chair, despite his new title. Parameswaran will remain The Cleveland Orchestra Youth {…}

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Tenor Štefan Margita Tests Positive For COVID-19

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(Credit: Dusíkovo divadlo official website) Famed Slovakian tenor Štefan Margita and his wife Hanka both tested positive for the novel COVID-19 coronavirus. Margita posted a message on his Facebook profile, stating “Our dear ones, we did not want to burden you with our worries. Yes, we both tested positive for COVID. So you don’t have to learn from the various {…}

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Artist Profile: Gabriela Beňačková, A Czech Specialist

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Gabriela Beňačková, born on March 25, 1947, is one of the most celebrated Slovakian artists of all time. She had a musical upbringing, dedicating her early years to singing, ballet, and the piano. In 1962, she went to study at the Bratislava Conservatory, followed by two years at the Conservatory in Zilina. Then she went to the Academy of Performing {…}

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Artist Profile: Sergei Larin, A Soviet Tenor With World Renown

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Sergei Larin, born on March 9, 1956, was one of the major opera singers during the Soviet Union era to find success outside of his country. He was born in Latvia and underwent vocal training in Lithuania, his opera debut coming in 1981 at the Lithuanian Opera and Ballet Theatre. From there he became a mainstay at Soviet theaters for {…}

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Obituary: Latvian Director Andrejs Žagars Passes Away At 60

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The Latvian opera director Andrejs Žagars has died after a long illness. Born on Oct. 16, 1958, Žagars began working in theater and then eventually transitioned to film He went on to act in numerous feature films before opening up several cafes in Riga. In 1996, the Latvian entrepreneur was then appointed to the post of director of the Latvian {…}

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Artist Profile: Soprano Edita Gruberova, A Bel Canto Queen

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When it comes to the bel canto repertoire, Edita Gruberova is one of the most beloved interpreters of the 20th century. Born on Dec. 23, 1946, the Slovak soprano would become known for her incredible vocal range and her technical precision in the bel canto repertory. She studied at the Bratislava Conservatory followed by the Academy of Performing Arts in {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Conductor Change for ‘Tristan und Isolde’

Artist of the Week: Olga Bezsmertna

Obituary: Czech Soprano Jadwiga Wysoczanská-Štrosová Dies at 93

The Cleveland Orchestra Announces Promotion of Vinay Parameswaran to Associate Conductor

Tenor Štefan Margita Tests Positive For COVID-19

Artist Profile: Gabriela Beňačková, A Czech Specialist

Artist Profile: Sergei Larin, A Soviet Tenor With World Renown

Obituary: Latvian Director Andrejs Žagars Passes Away At 60

Artist Profile: Soprano Edita Gruberova, A Bel Canto Queen