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Vienna State Opera 2017-18 Live Stream: Ambrogio Maestri Stars As ‘Falstaff’

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This Saturday, the Vienna State Opera brings its season-long live stream series to an end with Verdi’s “Falstaff.” Per the official website, Verdi’s final masterwork will showcase Ambrogio Maestri in his signature role alongside Christopher Maltman as Ford. Among the other major stars of the showcase are Jinxu Xiahou, Olga Bezsmertna, Hila Fahima, and Monika Bohinec. James Conlon conducts Sir {…}

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Aleksandra Kurzak, Nino Machaidze & Carmen Giannattasio Headline Teatro San Carlo’s 2018-19 Season

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The Teatro San Carlo has announced its 2018-19 season. The season will include some of the biggest stars in opera as well as some rare gems. Here is a look at what San Carlo will offer operagoers next season. Productions Riccardo Muti conducts the opening night with a new production by Chiara Muti of Mozart’s “Così Fan Tutte.” Alessio Arduini, {…}

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Austin Opera Joins The 2018–19 ATX Arts Pass

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Austin’s four premiere nonprofit performing arts organizations Austin Opera, Ballet Austin, The Paramount Theatre, and ZACH Theatre have partnered to create the ATX Arts Pass. The 2018–19 ATX Arts Pass gives a taste of Austin’s performing arts organizations at one low price with four hand-picked performances: “Shinyribs (The Paramount Theatre),” “The Nutcracker (Ballet Austin),” “Hedwig and the Angry Inch (ZACH Theatre),” {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series 2018 Review – Hopkins, Chang, and Moore Put on a Splendid Evening of Outdoor Opera

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The Metropolitan Opera’s Summer Recital Series started off on a high note on June 11, 2018. Audience members gathered in Central Park on a cool and cloudless evening that was filled with selections from operas both old and new, to be sung by some of the company’s most promising young talent. Baritone Joshua Hopkins began the evening with “Largo al {…}

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Indianapolis Opera’s 2018-19 Season To Showcase Puccini & Humperdinck

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The Indianapolis Opera has announced its 2018-19 season featuring five concerts and productions. The season will also showcase some of today’s rising stars as well as old repertoire classics. Productions The season opens with Puccini’s timeless “La Bohème” performed at the Tarkington at The Center for the Performing Arts. Performance Dates: Sept. 14, 15, 16, 2018 The company will also hold the {…}

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Lucas Meachem To Return To Metropolitan Opera In Two Productions

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Luca Meachem is slated to perform in two productions at the Metropolitan Opera next season. The baritone announced that he will be part of productions of “Iolanta” and “La Bohème.” Meachem will take over performances of “La Bohème” on Nov. 29, Dec. 3, 6, 10, and 13, replacing the originally announced Simone Piazzola.  He will also sing one performance of {…}