Teatro La Fenice 2022-23 Review: Il Matrimonio Segreto

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(Photo: Michele Crosera) Premiered in Vienna in 1792, Domenico Cimarosa’s “Il Matrimonio Segreto” proved to be one of the century’s most successful operas, quickly establishing itself across Europe with performances in Milan, London, Barcelona, and Lisbon. In fact, such was its initial success, that not even Mozart, with whom Cimarosa is often compared, was able to create an opera that {…}

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‘Il Matrimonio Segreto’ Returns to the Teatro Regio di Parma

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Domenico Cimarosa’s “Il Matrimonio Segreto” is set to return to the Teatro Regio di Parma after a 60-year absence. The opera, which is set to be performed on Feb. 10 through Feb. 19, will be directed by Roberto Catalano, in co-production with Ópera de Tenerife and Teatro Massimo di Palermo. The production of “Il Matrimonio Segreto” will feature sets by {…}

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Deutsche Oper am Rhein Announces Cast Change for ‘Herodiade’

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The Deutsche Oper am Rhein in Dusseldorf has announced a cast change for its new production of “Herodiade.” The company said that french tenor Sebastien Gueze will perform the role of Jean. Gueze has performed at the Athens Opera, Teatro La Fenice, La Monnaie, Opéra National du Rhin in Strasbourg, Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris, Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia di {…}

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Obituary: Eastman School of Music Professor Carol Webber Passes

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(Credit: J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester) Vocal Professor Carol Webber has died. A graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory, Webber was a member of Bach Aria Group from 1986 to 1991. She went on to record on Musical Heritage and had a 24-year career performing with companies such as the Metropolitan Opera, Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, Miami, and numerous regional opera {…}

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Kristine Opolais Headlines Oper im Steinbruch’s ‘Carmen’

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Kristine Opolais is set to perform the title role of “Carmen” in Vienna’s Oper im Steinbruch. The festival announced in a press conference that it will present Bizet’s opera in a production by Arnaud Bernard and will be conducted by Valerio Galli. The cast will be headlined by Opolais who will share the role with Lily Jorstad as well as {…}

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Hana Blažíková, Alexander Chance, Jun Suzuki, Takaoki Onishi to Headline Bach Collegium Japan’s ‘Messiah’

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The Bach Collegium Japan is set to present Händel’s “Messiah” at Suntory Hall in Tokyo. Masaaki Suzuki will conduct the performance, which is set for Dec. 24, 2022, with such soloists as soprano Hana Blažíková, countertenor Alexander Chance, tenor Jun Suzuki, and baritone Takaoki Onishi. Blažíková has appeared regularly with the Bach Collegium Japan and has also performed with such {…}

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Rhiannon Giddens & Ara Guzelimian Announce the 77th Edition of Ojai Music Festival Program

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The Ojai Music Festival, its Music Director, two-time Grammy Award-winner Rhiannon Giddens, and Festival Artistic and Executive Director Ara Guzelimian have shared the initial programming highlights for the upcoming Festival, which will include over 18 music events featuring a wide range of contemporary classical vocal and operatic works. The 77th edition of the Festival will be held from June 8-11, {…}

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Spoleto Festival USA Announces New Hires to Executive Leadership

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Spoleto Festival USA has announced four new members to its executive leadership team. Joining the team will be Brent Dickman as Chief Financial Officer, Dexter Foxworth as Chief Operating Officer, Liz Keller-Tripp as Lead Producer, and Katharine Laidlaw as Chief Marketing Officer. “As we look to build upon our institution’s profound legacy, I am thrilled to welcome these talented and {…}

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Grange Festival Announces 2023 Season

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The Grange Festival has announced its 2023 season which is set to include four new productions. The season opens with Mozart’s “Così fan tutte.” The production is set to star Samantha Clarke, Kitty Whately, Nicholas Lester, Alessandro Fisher, Carolina Lippo, and Christian Senn. Ukrainian conductor Kirill Karabits, Chief Conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, makes his Festival debut in this new {…}

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Teatro La Fenice 2022-23 Review: Il Matrimonio Segreto

‘Il Matrimonio Segreto’ Returns to the Teatro Regio di Parma

Deutsche Oper am Rhein Announces Cast Change for ‘Herodiade’

Obituary: Eastman School of Music Professor Carol Webber Passes

Kristine Opolais Headlines Oper im Steinbruch’s ‘Carmen’

Hana Blažíková, Alexander Chance, Jun Suzuki, Takaoki Onishi to Headline Bach Collegium Japan’s ‘Messiah’

Rhiannon Giddens & Ara Guzelimian Announce the 77th Edition of Ojai Music Festival Program

Spoleto Festival USA Announces New Hires to Executive Leadership

Grange Festival Announces 2023 Season