Reviving A Master – Victor Herbert Renaissance Project LIVE! Debuts New Orchestra in ‘Eileen’

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This October, Victor Herbert’s operetta “Eileen” will turn 100 years old. In anticipation of that celebration, and as a culmination of its third season, the Victor Herbert Renaissance Project LIVE! (VHRPL) will present the work. The two performances on April 25 and 26 will also feature the first time that the New Victor Herbert Orchestra debuts. Starting From Scratch The {…}

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More Than ‘Pagliacci:’ A Look At Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Other Operas

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To this day, Ruggiero Leoncavallo’s identity has been defined by one opera. And perhaps for all of eternity, the Italian composer, born on April 23, 1857, that opera, “Pagliacci,” will be his only recognizable contribution to culture. Of course, “Pagliacci” is a masterful opera that is one of the finest dramatic creations in the genre and there is no shame {…}

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Obituary: Remembering Mezzo-Soprano Kristine Jepson

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Mezzo-soprano Kristine Jepson has passed away at the age of 54. Jepson was born in Iowa and studied music at Indiana University. The mezzo had an international career and went on to appear in over 25 operas at houses across Europe and the United States including the Royal Opera House, the Metropolitan Opera and the San Francisco Opera. Among the roles, she {…}

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Renée Fleming, Nina Stemme & Bryn Terfel Headline BBC Proms 2017

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The BBC Proms has announced its summer schedule and as always there will be a lot of offerings for opera lovers. Here is a look at what audiences can look forward to. July The BBC Proms opens with John Adam’s choral masterwork “Harmonium” on Friday, July 14, 2017, at the Royal Albert Hall in London. This concert will include the {…}

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Social Media Beat (Week 4/14-20): Anna Netrebko Previews The Met 50th While Brian Cedel Takes Over Philadelphia’s Instagram

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The week saw many of the world’s greatest singers perform and rehearse. But it also saw them enjoy their daily activities and attend numerous interesting events. Check it out. It was an eventful week for Anna Netrebko between shopping at Barney’s and singing Tchaikovsky’s ‘Eugene Onegin.” However, it all culminated with the diva showing her fans a preview of the Met’s {…}

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Weekend Preview (4/21-23) – North America: Sondra Radvonovsky’s ‘Tosca’ At LA Among Dozens Of Opera Selections Across USA

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Let’s just throw it out there. You could be anywhere in the U.S. this weekend and find an opera somewhere nearby. The Metropolitan Opera will have a few performances over the weekend, namely “Der Rosenkavalier” on Friday, an HD broadcast of the Saturday matinee of “Eugene Onegin” and “Rigoletto” in the evening. Also in New York, Tri-Cities Opera will perform {…}

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‘Cyrano’ Crash Course – How Jennifer Rowley Went From Covering Patricia Racette to Metropolitan Opera Role Debut in No Time

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It was March 31, 2017, one day before the infamous day where people play tricks on one another. Soprano Jennifer Rowley was getting some shuteye, her days consumed by the task of taking on Samuel Barber’s “Vanessa” at the Toledo opera. On that very night, she would be singing the first of two performances for the demanding work. The phone {…}

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Schubert & ‘Don Giovanni’ Headline Most Mozart Festival 2017

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The Mostly Mozart Festival is one of the highlights of the summer in New York City, filled with many selections from the great genius. Of course, there is always a nice selection for opera lovers and this year is no different. There will be two concerts that feature choral music. The first of these is “The Singing Heart” on July {…}

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Hawaii Opera Theatre Showcases “The Tales of Hoffmann”

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On April 21, 2017, the Hawaii Opera Theatre (HOT) will debut Jacques Offenbach’s “The Tales of Hoffmann.” Kicking off his twentieth season with the company, HOT’s very own Artistic Director, Henry Akina, will run the production. Maestro Vincent de Kort will conduct the production and join Akina once again after the duo recently collaborated on HOT’s acclaimed production of “Siren {…}

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Reviving A Master – Victor Herbert Renaissance Project LIVE! Debuts New Orchestra in ‘Eileen’

More Than ‘Pagliacci:’ A Look At Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Other Operas

Obituary: Remembering Mezzo-Soprano Kristine Jepson

Renée Fleming, Nina Stemme & Bryn Terfel Headline BBC Proms 2017

Social Media Beat (Week 4/14-20): Anna Netrebko Previews The Met 50th While Brian Cedel Takes Over Philadelphia’s Instagram

Weekend Preview (4/21-23) – North America: Sondra Radvonovsky’s ‘Tosca’ At LA Among Dozens Of Opera Selections Across USA

‘Cyrano’ Crash Course – How Jennifer Rowley Went From Covering Patricia Racette to Metropolitan Opera Role Debut in No Time

Schubert & ‘Don Giovanni’ Headline Most Mozart Festival 2017

Hawaii Opera Theatre Showcases “The Tales of Hoffmann”