Johan Reuter to Sing Wotan in ‘Die Walküre’ at Deutsche Oper Berlin

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(Credit: Miklos Szabo) Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced that the Danish bass-baritone Johan Reuter will replace John Lundgren in the role of Wotan in Wagner’s “Die Walküre” on Oct. 4, 2020. Per the opera house’s official statement, Lundgren will appear on stage, while Reuter will sing the role from the side of the stage. Reuter has performed the role of {…}

Artist of the Week, News

Artist Of The Week: Elsa Dreisig

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(Credit: Bernd Uhlig) Elsa Dreisig is one of the bright stars of the opera world slowly building an international career. At the young age of 28, the soprano has already conquered the Berlin State Opera, the Zurich Opera, and the Opéra de Paris; she is set to make her Royal Opera House debut this season. As an ensemble member of {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Maggio Musicale Fiorentino 2019 Review: Lear

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(Photo: Michele Monasta) Shakespeare has been a source of many operas and musical works over the centuries. In 1978, the German composer, Aribert Reimann added his version of “King Lear” to the catalogue, with the premier of his opera “Lear” at the Bayerische Staatsoper. Although not initially a runaway success with the public, it was well-appreciated by the critics, and {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Lars Ulrik Mortensen On ‘Il Trionfo Del Tempo E Del Disinganno’ in Copenhagen

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Handel’s “Il Trionfo Del Tempo E Del Disinganno” is one of his most unique works as it is his only oratorio and one that in the past years has gained increased recognition. What’s more, this work was written by the composer when he was but 21. Now, for the first time, the work will be presented at the Royal Danish {…}

News

Obituary: Conductor Alexander Sotnikov Passes Away At 73

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Russian conductor Alexander Sotnikov, born in Moscow, passed away on Jan. 10, 2019 following a long illness. He was 73. Sotnikov graduated from what is now known as the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music. According to Classical Music News RU, he had the opportunity to work with some of the foremost opera and ballet ensembles in Russia throughout his career, {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Conductor Damian Iorio on Taking on Mussorgsky’s Titanic Masterpiece ‘Boris Godunov’ & The Key To Connecting With Younger Audiences

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Mussorgsky’s “Boris Godunov” is legendary. The work is widely regarded as Russia’s greatest opera, even despite its labyrinthine history of revisions. This week, the work opens at the Opéra de Paris in a production by Ivo van Hove with Ildar Abdrazakov and Alexander Tsymbalyuk sharing the title role. Alongside them will be conductors Vladimir Jurowski and Damian Iorio. While Jurowski {…}

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