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 {…}

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Olga Peretyatko Releases Statement Regarding Cancelation at Teatro Carlo Felice

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Following the cast change in Genoa’s Teatro Carlo Felice for “La Traviata,” Olga Peretyatko has taken to social media to explain that she has been going through medical treatment. The soprano said, “I’ve been quiet for a while, but I successfully underwent surgery to remove a polyp the size of a small apricot from my maxillary sinus. It turns out {…}

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Teatro Carlo Felice Announces Cast Change for ‘La Traviata’

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The Teatro Carlo Felice has announced a cast change for its production of Verdi’s “La Traviata.” Carolina López Moreno will sing the lead role of Violetta on Jan. 12, 15, 17, and 19, replacing the originally announced Olga Peretyatko. The news comes after Moreno took over a “Madama Butterfly” performance at the Gran Teatre de Liceu. She also took over {…}

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Palau de Les Arts Announces Cast Change for ‘Dialogues des Carmelites’

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The Palau de Les Arts has announced a cast change for its production of “Dialogues des Carmelites.” The company said that Carolina López Moreno will no longer perform the role of Blanche de la Force. As a result, Alexandra Marcellier will take over the role. Marcellier has performed with the Opéra de Bordeaux, Opéra de Limoges, Opéra de Saint-Étienne, the {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Two Cast Changes for ‘Madama Butterly’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced two cast changes for the Dec. 27 performance of “Madama Butterfly.” The company said, “In the performance on December 27th of ‘Madama Butterfly,’ soprano Carolina López Moreno will perform the role of Cio-Cio-San in place of Sonya Yoncheva, who is still affected by a severe cold. On the other hand, the role of {…}

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London Symphony Orchestra 2024-25 Review: La Rondine

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(Photo: Mark Allan) Puccini called his work “La Rondine” a “commedia lirica,” effectively COMIC opera, but I consider it a TRAGEDY that this work isn’t performed more in the opera house. “La Rondine” comprises some of the most exquisite, emotive music the maestro ever penned. Alas, devoid of the dramatic impact and impetus of his more famous, regularly performed works, {…}

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London Symphony Orchestra Announces Cast Change for ‘La Rondine’

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The London Symphony Orchestra has announced a cast change for “La Rondine.” The orchestra said, “Nadine Sierra has had a recent medical procedure, the recovery from which is taking longer than anticipated. She has therefore had to withdraw from the LSO’s performances of ‘La Rondine’ on 10 and 12 December. The role of Magda will now be sung by Carolina {…}

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Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Announces Conductor Change for ‘La Traviata’

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The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino has announced a conductor change for its production of “La Traviata.” The company said, “We inform the kind public that all of the performances of “La Traviata” will be conducted by the maestro Renato Palumbo.” Palumbo will replace the originally announced Roberto Abbado. Palumbo has conducted at many of the leading theaters including Teatro alla Scala, {…}

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HALO to Present Halloween Event at Battery Gadsen

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Holy City Arts and Lyric Opera (HALO) will present “HALO-ween” on Oct. 25, 2025 at Battery Gadsen in South Carolina. The showcase is the first event of the organization’s residency at Battery Gadsen and features musical performances by such artists as Leah Edwards, Dimitri Pittas, Kenneth Stavert, and pianist Hyemin Jeong. The program includes music from “Lucia di Lammermoor,” “Pagliacci,” {…}

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

Olga Peretyatko Releases Statement Regarding Cancelation at Teatro Carlo Felice

Teatro Carlo Felice Announces Cast Change for ‘La Traviata’

Palau de Les Arts Announces Cast Change for ‘Dialogues des Carmelites’

Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Two Cast Changes for ‘Madama Butterly’

London Symphony Orchestra 2024-25 Review: La Rondine

London Symphony Orchestra Announces Cast Change for ‘La Rondine’

Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Announces Conductor Change for ‘La Traviata’

HALO to Present Halloween Event at Battery Gadsen