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News, Streaming

New National Theatre Tokyo Releases Making of Documentary for ‘Guillaume Tell’ Production

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The New National Theatre Tokyo has released a new behind-the-scenes documentary focusing on the making of its production of “Guillaume Tell.” The documentary, titled “The Making of an Opera: The Journey of ‘Guillaume Tell,’” was filmed during the 40 days before the opening performance of the production in November 2024. It has a duration of 15 minutes and can be viewed {…}

News, Streaming

New National Theatre Tokyo to Stream ‘Guillaume Tell’ Production

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New National Theatre Tokyo is set to stream its recent production of “Guillaume Tell” starting on March 21, 2025. Audiences will be able to catch the opera on either OperaVision or NNTT  Stream. The production premiered this fall and featured René Barbera, Olga Peretyatko, and Gezim Myshketa. Yannis Kokkos directed and Kazuki Ono, the Artistic Director of the opera company, {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Jonas Kaufmann, Rosa Feola, Christian Immler, Anastasia Bartoli, Lucy Crowe & Sara Jakubiak Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. It’s a big week for releases with a leading tenor releasing a DVD, a major soprano making her debut album and several world premieres. There are also several rare pieces and a big verismo piece you have to hear. O Listen! To the {…}

Black History Month, News

Mary Cardwell Dawson Honored with Special Mural Presentation

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On Feb. 27, 2025, National Negro Opera Company founder Mary Cardwell Dawson was honored with a special mural unveiling ceremony. The mural was created by artist Scott Nurkin to honor Cardwell and all her contributions to American music. The ceremony took place at Murphy Street in Madison, North Carolina, and featured performances by Alyson Cambridge and Kenneth Overton, as well {…}

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Brevard Music Center Reveals 2025 Summer Festival Programming

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North Carolina’s Brevard Music Center has unveiled its plans for the 2025 summer festival. Here is a rundown of the classical vocal performances on offer. The Janiec Opera Company of the Brevard Music Center will present “L’Elisir d’Amore” in a production directed by Dean Anthony and conducted by Emily Jarrell Urbanek. Performance Dates: June 26 & 28, 2025 Pauline Viardot-Garcia’s “Cendrillon” {…}

Black History Month, News

Concert Singers of Cary & NC Central University Choir to Present a Black History Month Concert

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The Concert Singers of Cary have announced a joint concert in honor of Black History Month. The North Carolina Central University Choir (HBCU), the Concert Singers of Cary, and the Durham Symphony Orchestra will present “Voices of the Unarmed.” The program weaves together music, text, and conversation as it explores the themes of justice, love, and resilience. The choirs will {…}

News

Aleksandra Kurzak, Anna Netrebko, Nino Machaidze, Roberto Alagna & Anna Pirozzi Lead Festival Puccini’s 2025 Season

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The Festival Puccini has announced its 2025 season featuring five of the composer’s most famous works. “Tosca” will open the festival with a star-studded cast. Aleksandra Kurzak, Carmen Giannattasio, Eleonora Buratto, and Valentina Boi will alternate the title role alongside Roberto Alagna, Michael Fabiano, Francesco Meli, Luca Salsi, Mikolaj Zalasinski, and Ivan Inverardi. Giorgio Croci conducts Alfonso Signorini’s production. Performance {…}

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AVA Presents 90th Anniversary Celebration & Gala ‘BrAVA Philadelphia!’

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The Academy of Vocal Arts has announced its 90th Anniversary Celebration and Gala, “BrAVA Philadelphia!’ to take place March 21. The program features AVA alumni and faculty members who have become luminaries in the opera world, performing at prestigious opera houses such as the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, the Royal Opera House, and many more. Performers include AVA Board Members {…}