Glyndebourne Opera Cup Unveils 6 Finalists

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The Glyndebourne Opera Cup has announced the names of its final six contestants. The final, which takes place on March 7, 2020, will feature South African mezzo-soprano Siphokazi Molteno, South Korean tenor Sungho Kim, American Baritone Edward Nelson, UK soprano Alexandra Lowe, American tenor Eric Ferring, and Chinese soprano Meigui Zhang. The jury for the final will include Stephen Langridge, {…}

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Rocío Pérez Set to Take Over Major Role in Deutsche Oper Berlin’s ‘Dinorah’

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(Image Source: Rocio Perez Official Website) Soprano Rocío Pérez will replace Sabine Devieilhe in the concert performances of Meyerbeer, Barbier, and Carré’s opera “Dinorah ou Le Pardon de Ploërmel,” according to the official statement on the company’s website. Pérez will perform for both concert presentations of the opera on March 4 and March 7. The Spanish soprano will join the {…}

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Lise Lindstrom Replaces Amber Wagner in Paris

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(credit: Rosie Hardy) The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées has announced a cast change for its upcoming performance of R. Strauss’ “Die Frau ohne Schatten.” The company announced that Lise Lindstrom will replace Amber Wagner in the role of the Dyer’s Wife. Lindstrom is a recognized soprano known for her interpretation of Turandot. The soprano has also performed the roles of Brunnhilde, {…}

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Best Of 2019: OperaWire’s Top 11 Singers Of The Year

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(Credit: Catherine Ashmore/Royal Opera – Antoni Bofill/Gran Teatre del Liceu – Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera) As we end the year its time to look back at the past 365-ish days and the big moments that defined 2019. It was a great year for numerous singers who broke-out and for established performers who took their careers in new directions or made important {…}

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Sonya Yoncheva & Olga Peretyatko Lead Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – International

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Europe dominates this weekend’s operas to see, but we also have a major recommendation over in Muscat where a noted diva will take on an iconic bel canto role. Here are the operas we think you need to see this weekend. Le Nozze di Figaro – Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, France Acclaimed filmmaker James Gray makes his opera debut directing Mozart’s {…}

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Anja Harteros Cancels Performance Of ‘Lohengrin’

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Anja Harteros has canceled tomorrow’s performance at the Bayerische Staatsoper. The company announced that Harteros will not sing the role of Elsa in “Lohengrin” on Nov. 24 and will be replaced by Johanni van Oostrum. Van Oostrum has performed at the Bayerische Staatsoper since 1996 and has performed at the Dutch National Opera, Theater an der Wien, Komische Oper Berlin, {…}

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Franco Fagioli Cancels ‘Orlando’ Tour

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(credit: Igor Studio) Franco Fagioli has canceled his participation in “Orlando” tour. The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées announced that Argentinian countertenor would not be participating in tour where he was scheduled to sing the title role of Handel’s “Orlando”. As a result, French countertenor Christophe Dumaux will replace Fagioli in Paris while Max Emanuel Cencic will takeover performances in Essen, Verona, and Madrid. {…}

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Sabine Devieilhe Withdraws From Fall Schedule

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(Credit: Courtesy of Warner Classics) Sabine Devieilhe has withdrawn from her upcoming fall engagements. The soprano announced she is expecting her second child and therefore will not be able to perform her scheduled performances. The soprano stated, “we will soon welcome a second baby in our family! I need to withdraw from the production of ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’ at Théâtre {…}

DVD and CD Releases

Michele Angelini & Roberta Mantegna Headline New CD/DVD Releases – September 9

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This week two new DVDs are set for release. There is also an intriguing choral CD that will include some world premiere recordings. Check it out! Il Barbiere di Siviglia Naxos is set to release a new production from the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Paris with Florian Sempey in the title role, Michele Angelini as the Count, Catherine Trottmann as Rosina, {…}

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Glyndebourne Opera Cup Unveils 6 Finalists

Rocío Pérez Set to Take Over Major Role in Deutsche Oper Berlin’s ‘Dinorah’

Lise Lindstrom Replaces Amber Wagner in Paris

Best Of 2019: OperaWire’s Top 11 Singers Of The Year

Sonya Yoncheva & Olga Peretyatko Lead Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – International

Anja Harteros Cancels Performance Of ‘Lohengrin’

Franco Fagioli Cancels ‘Orlando’ Tour

Sabine Devieilhe Withdraws From Fall Schedule

Michele Angelini & Roberta Mantegna Headline New CD/DVD Releases – September 9