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Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – North America (10/19-21)

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There aren’t any world premieres on the docket for this weekend, but there are a plethora of unique performances set to take place. So here are our picks for this weekend’s operas to see (in alphabetical order by company). Satyagraha – LA Opera Philip Glass’ masterpiece will get a showcase in an excellent production by Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch. {…}
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Metropolitan Opera 2018-19 Season Preview: Nicole Car, Vittorio Grigolo, Michael Fabiano & Ailyn Pérez Headline ‘La Bohème’ Casts

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Puccini’s “La Bohème” comes back every season to the Met Opera. And because of its popularity, the opera often features a number of different casts, which can make it tricky for audiences to decide when to head to Lincoln Center for Puccini’s famed masterpiece. Here is a breakdown of the casts so you can be sure to catch this great {…}
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Pretty Yende & Ramón Vargas Lead OPERA NEWS Singers’ Studio

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OPERA NEWS has announced Singers’ Studio series, which is set to include some of today’s biggest stars. The series, hosted by the editors of OPERA NEWS, will showcase many stars at the Metropolitan Opera Guild’s Opera Learning Center to discuss their careers and current performances at the Metropolitan Opera. “Our Singers’ Studio sessions present a unique opportunity to engage in casual {…}
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Samantha Hankey Among Richard Tucker Foundation Grant Winners

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Undeniably, the news regarding the Richard Tucker Awards centers on Christian Van Horn. But that doesn’t mean that we should overlook other major recipients today of the other awards given by the famed organization. After all, Van Horn, and many other Richard Tucker Award Recipients won these prestigious prizes as well.  So here is a breakdown of the winners of {…}
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Stephanie Blythe, Patricia Racette & Anthony Roth Costanzo Headline Opera Philadelphia’s 2018-19 Season

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Opera Philadelphia has announced its 2018-19 season. The season will see the company continue to shape the future of opera. The 2018-2019 season will kick off on September 20-30 with the festival’s second edition, O18, comprising five operatic happenings – two world premieres, two new productions, and a three-part cabaret event – at multiple venues across the city. The season will {…}
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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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Lyric Opera of Chicago 2017-18 Review – Faust: Frame’s Unique Concepts Combine With Glorious Singing From Ailyn Pérez & Ben Bernheim

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There was much anticipation Saturday night for the opening of “Faust” at Lyric Opera of Chicago in a new co-production with the Portland Opera. It’s certain that Gounod’s tale of the title character making a deal with the devil has never been told this way. There’s probably a clear dividing line on this production. If you prefer a grand opera {…}
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Top 5 Operas of the Weekend – North America (3/2-4): ‘Faust,’ ‘Don Carlo’ & Other Repertory Favorites Dominate Weekend

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It’s a big weekend around the United States with two high-profile opera companies showcasing the debut of major productions. In this week’s picks, you will see a mix of major stars and big companies with up-and-comers at smaller organizations. Here are our top five picks in alphabetical order by company.  Faust – Lyric Opera of Chicago Superstar soprano Ailyn Pérez {…}
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Artist Of The Week: Ailyn Pérez Makes Her Operatic Staged Debut At The Lyric Opera Of Chicago

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For the past years, Ailyn Pérez has quickly risen to stardom, creating memorable performances all around the world and at the greatest theaters. This past year, she broke out at the Metropolitan Opera in memorable performances of Massenet’s “Thaïs” and most recently in Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro.” OperaWire noted that Perez’s voice “must be heard.” This week, Pérez returns {…}

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