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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (3/9-11): Jonas Kaufmann & Bryan Hymel Open New Productions

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After a number of adventurous choices last week, this weekend we’re sticking to some of the greatest hits in opera as this week will feature  the greatest singers in the world. One simply cannot ignore when singers like Jonas Kaufmann and Bryan Hymel are performing major works. Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci – La Monnaie, Belgium  Damiano Michieletto’s acclaimed production of the popular verismo {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Renée Fleming & Nina Stemme Headline Lyric Opera Of Chicago’s 2018-19 Season

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The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced its 2018-19 season with a number of the greatest stars performing in new productions. The season will also include two important recitals from two of the world’s greatest sopranos. Recitals & Concerts Anna Netrebko returns to Chicago for the first time since 2013 when she performed “La Bohème.” This time she performs some {…}

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Top 5 Opera To See This Weekend – International (12/1-3): Jonas Kaufmann & Sonya Yoncheva Lead Productions

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The weekend sees two new high profile productions open with star-studded casts. Meanwhile, Jonas Kaufmann and Elina Garanca headline major revivals throughout Europe. Hagen-Siegfried-Brundhilde – Theater an der Wien, Austria On Dec. 1, the Theater an der Wien will open a new ring cycle which was developed based on Richard Wagner’s music and was especially done for the Theater an der Wien. {…}

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How To Listen To Marina Rebeka In ‘Luisa Miller’

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BR Klassik will present Verdi’s “Luisa Miller” starring Marina Rebeka. The concert performance on Sept. 24 will be live streamed and will feature Rebeka in her role debut. The cast will include mezzo soprano Judit Kutasi, tenor Ivan Magrì, baritone George Petean, bass Ante Jerkunica and bass-baritone Marko Mimica. Ivan Repušić will conduct the Münchner Rundfunkorchester. Rebeka is currently the artist in residence with the Münchner Rundfunkorchester and {…}

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Breaking: Maria Jose Siri Sings Final ‘Trovatore’ At Vienna State Opera

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María José Siri will return to Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” On Sept. 13 at the Vienna State Opera. Siri announced on Twitter that she will take over the role of Leonora for one more performance once again in Daniele Abbado’s production. Siri will replace Carmen Giannattasio, who was originally scheduled for the final performance. Earlier last week, Siri stepped in for {…}

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Maria José Siri Replaces Anna Netrebko At Vienna State Opera’s Opening Night

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Anna Netrebko has canceled opening night at the Vienna State Opera. The soprano was set to perform Leonora in “Il Trovatore” on Sept. 4. She is still scheduled for two more performances. Netrebko is the second cancellation in the highly anticipated revival. Last week Marcelo Alvarez withdrew from the production with Yusif Eyvazov filling in. In Netrebko’s place, Maria José Siri {…}

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Chorégies d’Orange Summer 2018 Season To Feature Erwin Schrott, Olga Peretyatko, Aida Garifullina, Among Others

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The Chorégies d’Orange has announced its 2018 season which will include two productions and recitals, among other things. Everything kicks off on May 25, 2018 with “Pop the Opera,” a concert featuring hundreds of artists from around the aria, performing famous excerpts from the world of opera. There will also be pop tunes and film music, giving the experience a {…}

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Brian Jagde, Nino Machaidze, Elena Mosuc & Anna Pirozzi Headline Teatro di San Carlo 2017-18 Season

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The Teatro di San Carlo has announced its 2017-18 season with a number of classics and one musical being presented. The season kicks off on Dec. 12, 2017, with Puccini’s “La Fanciulla del West” with Anna Pirozzi, Kristin Lewis, and Virginia Tola leading the way. That opera will be followed by Puccini’s “La Bohème” on Jan. 11, 2018. Eleonora Buratto and {…}

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Royal Opera House Review 2016-17 – La Traviata: Corinne Winters Triumphs In Verdi’s Heart Wrenching Masterwork

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The role of Violetta Valery in Verdi’s “La Traviata” is said to be one of the most complex soprano roles in the repertoire, requiring a soprano with musical versatility and acting skills. In the past few years, many sopranos have dominated the role and created memorable portrayals. One such soprano is Corinne Winters, the Maryland-born singer who is making a {…}