Q & A: Baritone Fabián Veloz on his Lyric Opera of Chicago Debut, Scarpia & His Fondest Memory at the Teatro Colón de Buenos Aires

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Argentinean baritone Fabián Veloz is one of the most renowned opera artists in his country. His professional debut came in the South American premiere of “Estaba la Madre” at the Teatro Argentino in La Plata and he has gone on to perform with some of the major companies in the South American company including the Teatro Avenida, the Teatro Argentino, {…}

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Lucas Meachem, Valeriano Lanchas, Wallis Giunta Headline The Dallas Opera’s ‘The Barber of Seville’

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The Dallas Opera is set to present Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” starting on March 19, 2022. The opera will be headlined by Lucas Meachem, Alasdair Kent, Wallis Giunta, Valeriano Lanchas, Adam Lau, Courtney Maina and Prosper Makhanya. Conductor Lina González-Granados, a TDO Hart Institute for Women Directors alumna, will make her debut in the pit. Tara Faircloth directs. The {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2021-22 Review: Ariadne auf Naxos

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(Credit: Marty Sohl/Met Opera) It’s been 11 years since the Metropolitan Opera presented Richard Strauss’ opera within an opera, “Ariadne auf Naxos.” One of the composer’s intimate works, “Ariadne” features some of Strauss’ most popular music. To pull this work off effectively, it requires four particularly great voices. For this run, the Met Opera put together a starry cast that {…}

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David Portillo, Jack Swanson & Vanessa Becerra Lead Minnesota Opera’s 2022-23 Season

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Minnesota Opera has announced its 2022–2023 Season marking the company’s 60th season. The season will feature five operas including two world premieres Performances will also be at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts and the Luminary Arts Center. Ordway Series The company will present the world premiere of “Edward Tulane” by Paola Prestini and Mark Campbell. The cast is {…}

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Q & A: Artistic Director Matthias Lošek On Contemporary Opera And The Haydn Foundation’s Forthcoming Opera Festival

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Photo: Andrea Macchia Situated within easy reach of the Dolomites and the Alps lies the small Tyrolean city of Bolzano. Formally part of the Austrian Empire, it was ceded to Italy at the end of World War I, and despite Mussolini’s subsequent attempt to Italianize the town, it still retains much of its Austrian heritage, with a quarter of the {…}

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Bare Opera Launches 2022 Season with Special Gala

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Bare Opera is set to kick off its 2022 season with a special gala concert on Feb. 23, 2022. The event, which will take place at The Green Room in New York City starting at 7 p.m. EST, will feature performances from a number of unique artists including Malena Dayen, Thomas Cabaniss, David Rosenmeyer, Joy Jan Jones, Laetitia Roccolo, Chanan {…}

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Royal Opera House 2021-22 Review: Theodora

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(Credit: © Camilla Greenwell, ROH 2022) A much-publicized intimacy director; bold text warnings about sexual violence and “terrorist themes.” There was a certain gung-ho mood amongst the audience going into Katie Mitchell’s new production of Handel’s tragic oratorio “Theodora” at the Royal Opera House this week. The first performance of the work in Covent Garden for 272 years, in fact. {…}

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Renée Fleming, J’Nai Bridges, Lawrence Brownlee & Joshua Guerrero Headline Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2022-23 Season

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The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced its 2022-23 season featuring two newly-commissioned world premieres, three premieres of works never before seen on Lyric’s stage, and a host of classic favorites. Here is a look. Russell Thomas sings the title role in Verdi’s “Ernani.” He is joined by Tamara Wilson, Quinn Kelsey, and Christian Van Horn. Enrique Mazzola conducts the production by Louisa {…}

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Artist of the Week: Julia Bullock

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On Jan. 31, the Royal Opera House is set to present a new production of Händel’s Oratorio “Theodora.” The work has not been heard in the Covent Garden since its 1750 premiere and this season audiences will get to see a feminist light on the story with an all-star cast and conductor. Leading the cast is Julia Bullock who is {…}

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Q & A: Baritone Fabián Veloz on his Lyric Opera of Chicago Debut, Scarpia & His Fondest Memory at the Teatro Colón de Buenos Aires

Lucas Meachem, Valeriano Lanchas, Wallis Giunta Headline The Dallas Opera’s ‘The Barber of Seville’

Metropolitan Opera 2021-22 Review: Ariadne auf Naxos

David Portillo, Jack Swanson & Vanessa Becerra Lead Minnesota Opera’s 2022-23 Season

Q & A: Artistic Director Matthias Lošek On Contemporary Opera And The Haydn Foundation’s Forthcoming Opera Festival

Bare Opera Launches 2022 Season with Special Gala

Royal Opera House 2021-22 Review: Theodora

Renée Fleming, J’Nai Bridges, Lawrence Brownlee & Joshua Guerrero Headline Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2022-23 Season

Artist of the Week: Julia Bullock