Artist Of The Week: Wolfgang Koch Celebrate’s ‘Dantons Tod’s’ 100th Anniversary

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Wolfgang Koch is one of today’s leading baritones who has mastered many of the great German roles by Wagner and Strauss. He has performed all over the world and has also become well known for his interpretation of Wotan in Wagner’s “The Ring Cycle.” This week, he adds another role to his repertoire in an unknown modern masterpiece. Koch will {…}

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Opera Profile: Gounod’s Iconic ‘Faust’

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Premiering at the Theatre Lyrique of Paris on March 19, 1859, “Faust” is adapted from the poem by Goethe, which follows Dr. Faust and his ordeals after entering into a contract with a minion of the devil, Mephistopheles. Despite a lukewarm opening, the opera made a number of revisions before a revival 10 years later, and would be frequently performed {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann & The 5 Stars You Can’t Miss At The Bayerische Staatsoper in 2018-19

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced its 2018-19 season and many of today’s greatest stars will be performing in the house. However, there are few singers that will have banner years with the company and will likely make headlines throughout the year. Here five stars OperaWire believes you cannot miss next season. Jonas Kaufmann For Kaufmann fans who have missed him {…}

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LA Opera and SongFest Announce New Program for Emerging Artists

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LA Opera and SongFest have partnered together to launch The Eva & Marc Stern SongFest – LA Opera Fellowship Program, granting further opportunities for rising singers to hone their craft and perform before audiences. For the last 23 years, the SongFest program has helped singers and pianists from their venue at The Colburn School. Students of this year’s SongFest program, {…}

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Nadine Sierra, Thomas Hampson & Michael Fabiano Among Ravinia Festival’s 2018 Lineup

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Going into its 114th year, the Ravinia Festival brings together artists from all over the world to perform in the longest-running music festival in America. Here are some of the highlights of Ravinia Festival’s 2018 season: Soprano Jeanine De Bique: BGH Classics Series The program will include selections from Mozart, Strauss, and Wolf. De Bique will also perform a number {…}

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2018 Opera Naples Academy to Feature Distinguished Staff

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From April 7 -16, students of opera will have the opportunity to study under a number of distinguished instructors at the 2018 Opera Naples Academy. The program, now entering its second year, consists of one-on-one vocal coaching in addition to lectures and classes, all building up to a public performance on April 16. Among the faculty are soprano Veronica Villarroel, {…}

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Vienna State Opera 2017-18 Live Stream: ‘Dantons Tod’ Makes Rare Appearance

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Gottfried von Einem’s “Dantons Tod” will be showcased on Vienna State Opera’s live stream service on March 24, 2018. The rare work will feature Wolfgang Koch, Herbert Lippert, Jörg Schneider, Thomas Ebenstein, and Olga Bezsmertna under the musical direction of Susanna Malkki. The new production will be directed by Josef Ernst Köpplinger. The stream kicks off at 7 p.m. local {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Anja Kampe & Anja Harteros Headline Bayerische Staatsoper’s 2018-19 Season

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced its 2018-19 season, which is set to include eight new productions and a number of revival productions. The season will also include a number of concert performances as well as recitals in the company’s summer festival. Here is a look at all the operatic events. New Productions Amélie Niermeyer directs a new production of Verdi’s {…}

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West Edge Opera Announces 2018 Festival

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West Edge Opera has announced its 2018 summer festival which will feature some unique operatic gems. All performances will take place at the Craneway Conference Center. The season opens on August 4 with Debussy’s masterful “Pélleas et Mélisande.” The work will be directed by Keturah Stickan in her company debut with Kendra Broom and David Blalock in the title roles. {…}

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Artist Of The Week: Wolfgang Koch Celebrate’s ‘Dantons Tod’s’ 100th Anniversary

Opera Profile: Gounod’s Iconic ‘Faust’

Jonas Kaufmann & The 5 Stars You Can’t Miss At The Bayerische Staatsoper in 2018-19

LA Opera and SongFest Announce New Program for Emerging Artists

Nadine Sierra, Thomas Hampson & Michael Fabiano Among Ravinia Festival’s 2018 Lineup

2018 Opera Naples Academy to Feature Distinguished Staff

Vienna State Opera 2017-18 Live Stream: ‘Dantons Tod’ Makes Rare Appearance

Jonas Kaufmann, Anja Kampe & Anja Harteros Headline Bayerische Staatsoper’s 2018-19 Season

West Edge Opera Announces 2018 Festival