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Sondra Radvanovsky, Federica Lombardi, Carmen Giannattasio & Asmik Grigorian Lead Deutsche Oper Berlin’s 2023-24 Season

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The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced its 2023-24 season featuring six new productions. Premieres  Puccini’s “Il Trittico”  is set to be directed by Pınar Karabulut and conducted by Sir Donald Runnicles. “Il Tabarro” will star Misha Kiria, Jonathan Tetelman, Mikhail Pirogov, Carmen Giannattasio, and Maria Motolygina. Meanwhile “Suor Angelica” will star Mané Galoyan, Violeta Urmana, and Annika Schlicht. Finally, “Gianni Schicchi” {…}

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Royal Opera House Announces Cast Change for ‘The Barber of Seville’

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The Royal Opera House has announced a cast change for the performance of “The Barber of Seville” on Feb. 15, 2023. The company said that “Fabio Capitanucci is unwell and will walk the role of Dr. Bartolo in tonight’s performance of ‘The Barber of Seville.’ Grant Doyle will sing from the side of the stage We hope that audiences in {…}

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Royal Opera House to Bring ‘The Barber of Seville’ to Cinemas

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The Royal Opera House’s production of Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” is headed to cinemas around the U.K. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. The opera will be broadcast live from the Royal Opera House where it will be presented in a production starring Aigul Akhmetshina as Rosina, Andrzej Filończyk as Figaro, Lawrence Brownlee as Count Almaviva, Bryn Terfel as Don Basilio, Fabio Capitanucci as Bartolo, Ailish Tynan as Berta, and Josef Jeongmeen {…}

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Aida Garifullina Cancels Staatsoper Berlin ‘Bohème’ Performances

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(© Decca / Simon Fowler) Soprano Aida Garifullina has announced that she is canceling her next two appearances at the Staatsoper Berlin on Dec. 27 and 29. The soprano took to social media to make the announcement, noting “My dear friends….This is my absolute favorite time of the year, even though it is a period where we are exposed to {…}

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Jessica Pratt & Xabier Anduaga Lead Bilbao Opera’s ‘I Puritani’

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The ABAO Bilbao Opera is set to open its 71st season with Bellini’s “I Puritani.” The production, which is set to run between Oct. 15 and 24 for four performances, will feature an all-star headed by Jessica Pratt and Xabier Anduaga. Andrzej Filończyk, Manuel Fuentes, Alejandro López, Josu Cabrero, and Laura Vila round out the cast. Giacomo Sagripanti is set {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Cast Change for ‘Don Pasquale’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for “Don Pasquale” on Sept. 25. The company said that baritone Alessandro Corbelli will sing the title role replacing Carlos Chausson who has pharyngitis. Corbelli is currently performing in the second cast of “Don Pasquale” at the Liceu and has performed the role around the world including at the Metropolitan {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Cast Change for ‘Don Pasquale’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for “Don Pasquale.” The company noted that Santiago Ballerini will sing the role of Ernesto replacing Iván Ayón Rivas, who has been forced to cancel his participation due to a medical intervention. Ballerini has performed at the Canadian Opera Company, Teatro Regio di Torino, Teatro Colon, Teatro Real, and the {…}

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Rossini Opera Festival 2022 Review: Le Comte Ory

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(Photo: ROF/Amati Bacciardi) Pesaro’s Rossini Opera Festival kicked off its 43rd season in splendid style with a presentation of the composer’s “Le Comte Ory” conducted by Diego Matheuz and directed by Hugo De Ana, with a stellar cast which included Juan Diego Flórez, Julie Fuchs and Maria Kataeva. Not only did it prove to be a magical musical experience, but {…}