Mozart’s ‘Don Giovanni’ To Be Shown On PBS

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For audiences who missed Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” at the Metropolitan Opera, there is another chance on Feb. 19. PBS will broadcast the HD performance originally shown in movie theaters on Oct. 22 starring baritone Simon Keenlyside in the title role with Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi in the pit. The cast is rounded out by Hibla Gerzmava as Donna Anna, Malin Byström {…}

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On This Day: Religion As Dramatic Structure in Verdi’s ‘Otello’

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Verdi’s “Otello” is arguably the greatest opera ever written. Premiering on Feb. 5, 1887 amidst tremendous fanfare and anticipation, Verdi’s second-to-last work was one of the few instances where the hype was not only met but tremendously exceeded. To that point, Verdi was recognized as a genius, his operatic output among the greatest work of any composer to that time. {…}

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Breaking News: Roberto Aronica Replaces Marcelo Alvarez In ‘Carmen’

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Roberto Aronicia will take over the role of Don Jose on Feb. 7 and 11 in Bizet’s “Carmen” at the Metropolitan Opera. The tenor will step in for Marcelo Alvarez who is ill. Aronica becomes the second tenor this season who is filling in for Alvarez. On opening night Rafael Davila made a heroic debut as he stepped in an {…}

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Social Media Beat-Week (1/29-2/2) : Dmitri Hvorostovsky Returns Home While Anna Netrebko Prepares New ‘Trovatore’

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It looks like most stars are back rehearsing. Check out what they share this week. Ainhoa Arteta The week has been busy for the Ainhoa Arteta as she is preparing to sing the title role of Tosca.” The diva showed off some stills of the current production she is rehearsing and from the looks of it, audiences should be in {…}

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Weekend Preview – International (2/3- 2/5): Anna Netrebko And Roberto Alagna Headline A New Production Of ‘Il Trovatore’

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The weekend kicks off with numerous companies performing some of Verdi’s timeless classics. There will also be Mozart, Wagner and some rare gems by Weill and Heggie. Check out what’s playing near you! Austria At the Vienna State Opera Puccini’s “Tosca” kicks off with Sae-Kyung Rim in the title role alongside Aleksandrs Antonenko and Marco Vratogna. On Saturday the company will {…}

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Weekend Preview (2/3-5) – USA: Phoenix Ends Run of ‘Madama Butterfly’ As LA & Chicago Give Single Performances of Classics

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It won’t be a busy opera weekend around the United States, but there are notable companies showcasing major productions throughout the country. The Arizona Opera’s run of “Madama Butterfly” gets its final three performances in Phoenix on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Florida Grand Opera will also continue its run of “Eugene Onegin” on Friday and Saturday, the latter performance {…}

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Remember & Rewatch Renee Fleming At The Super Bowl In 2014

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On Feb. 5 American audiences will celebrate one of the most popular holidays – the Super Bowl. And while it is a football event that doesn’t have anything to do with opera, operatic stars have definitely been present throughout the past few years in many sporting events. Just looking at the Olympics held in Russia in 2014. Anna Netrebko performed {…}

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On This Day: A Look At Martina Arroyo’s Rarities as She Turns 80

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Martina Arroyo is one of the greatest singers of 1960’s and 1980’s and was part of the first generation of black opera singers to achieve wide success. Today she is viewed as part of an instrumental group of performers who helped break down the barriers of racial prejudice in the opera world. This year Arroyo celebrates her 80th birthday and {…}

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Every Singer Performing at the Aspen Music Festival 2017

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We have just entered the Winter season, but the Aspen Music Festival is already getting people pumped for the season, announcing its performance slate for the months of June, July and August. Opera aficionados will find a lot to marvel at including a number of recitals. Michelle De Young will give a concert on July 25, 2017 featuring “Timothy Collins’ {…}

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Mozart’s ‘Don Giovanni’ To Be Shown On PBS

On This Day: Religion As Dramatic Structure in Verdi’s ‘Otello’

Breaking News: Roberto Aronica Replaces Marcelo Alvarez In ‘Carmen’

Social Media Beat-Week (1/29-2/2) : Dmitri Hvorostovsky Returns Home While Anna Netrebko Prepares New ‘Trovatore’

Weekend Preview – International (2/3- 2/5): Anna Netrebko And Roberto Alagna Headline A New Production Of ‘Il Trovatore’

Weekend Preview (2/3-5) – USA: Phoenix Ends Run of ‘Madama Butterfly’ As LA & Chicago Give Single Performances of Classics

Remember & Rewatch Renee Fleming At The Super Bowl In 2014

On This Day: A Look At Martina Arroyo’s Rarities as She Turns 80

Every Singer Performing at the Aspen Music Festival 2017