Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘I Puritani’

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of “I Puritani.” The company noted that Adam Plachetka will sing the role of Riccardo. Plachetka, who has been a member of the Wiener Staatsoper, has performed the role with the company previously. The baritone has appeared at the Metropolitan Opera, Bayerische Staatsoper, Salzburg Festival, Glyndebourne Festival, Teatro alla {…}

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Freddie De Tommaso, Alice Coote, Lise Davidsen, Anthony Roth Costanzo & Angel Blue Lead BBC Prom’s 2022 Season

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The BBC Proms has announced its 2022 season. Here is a look at the vocal highlights of the festival. Sakari Oramo conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in Verdi’s Requiem on the First Night of the 2022 BBC Proms. Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, Jennifer Johnston, Freddie De Tommaso, and Kihwan Sim are the soloists. Performance Date: July 15, 2022 David Bates and La {…}

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Staatsoper Hamburg Announces Cast Change for ‘Don Pasquale’

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(Credit: Frances Marshall) The Staatsoper Hamburg has announced a cast change for Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale.” The company noted that in all “Don Pasquale“ performances from May 29, Danielle de Niese takes over the role of Norina for Rosa Feola, who has canceled due to her pregnancy. De Niese has performed the role of Norina at the Glyndebourne Festival and the {…}

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Obituary: Soprano Maria Moll Dies

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Soprano Maria Moll passed away on April 4, 2022. Moll was an integral performer among many British opera companies including the English National Opera, Welsh National Opera and Opera Scotland from the 1970s to the 1990s. She also performed at the Glyndebourne Festival from 1979 to 1980 in “Die Zauberflote,” “La Fedelta Premiata,” “La Boheme,” and “Fidelio.” Other signature roles {…}

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Teatro Comunale di Bologna Announces Conductor Change

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The Teatro Comunale di Bologna has announced a conductor change for its upcoming performance of “Iolanta.” The company noted that due to the indisposition of Oksana Lyniv, the concert will be conducted by Michael Güttler. Güttler recently performed at the Glyndebourne Festival, Paris Opera and Teatro Real de Madrid, among others. The concerts, which are set to be performed on {…}

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Artist of the Week: Ying Fang

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On April 2, the Metropolitan Opera will revive a production of “Le Nozze di Figaro” with a new cast featuring some of the world’s greatest Mozartians and some rising stars. Among the rising stars set to grace the Met stage is Ying Fang who will sing her first Susanna on the Met stage. Having made her Met debut in 2013, {…}

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Artist of the Week: Michael Fabiano

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The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma is set to present a new production of “Turandot” featuring one of the greatest contemporary artists in the world, a renowned conductor, and a cast of up and coming singers and all-stars. The production will also see the role debut of one of opera’s brightest stars. Michael Fabiano will sing his first Calaf, a role {…}

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Marquee TV Launches on Amazon Prime

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Marquee TV has announced its U.S. launch on Amazon’s Prime Video Channels, the premier destination for third-party networks and streaming channels subscriptions. The platform will become the first and only Prime Video Channel dedicated exclusively to multi-genre performing arts. Marquee TV co-founder and chief executive Simon Walker said “By joining Prime Video Channels, Marquee TV is making it easier and more {…}

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Q & A: Étienne Dupuis on ‘Don Carlos,’ the French Version & David McVicar’s Production at the Met

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(Credit: Yan Bleney) On Feb. 28, the Metropolitan Opera will showcase the company premiere of “Don Carlos,” the French version of Verdi’s opera. For the new production by Sir David McVicar, the company has lined up an all-star cast that includes Canadian baritone Étienne Dupuis. Dupuis has performed around the world at the Metropolitan Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Opéra de {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘I Puritani’

Freddie De Tommaso, Alice Coote, Lise Davidsen, Anthony Roth Costanzo & Angel Blue Lead BBC Prom’s 2022 Season

Staatsoper Hamburg Announces Cast Change for ‘Don Pasquale’

Obituary: Soprano Maria Moll Dies

Teatro Comunale di Bologna Announces Conductor Change

Artist of the Week: Ying Fang

Artist of the Week: Michael Fabiano

Marquee TV Launches on Amazon Prime

Q & A: Étienne Dupuis on ‘Don Carlos,’ the French Version & David McVicar’s Production at the Met