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Soprano Angel Blue’s Social Media Accounts Disappear

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Following Angel Blue’s high-profile cancelation at the Arena di Verona via social media, the soprano’s Instagram and Facebook pages have disappeared. Blue had posted a Faithful Friday post on July 15 following her July 14 post where she announced she would cancel her “La Traviata” due to the Arena di Verona’s use of blackface. The soprano said, “Dear Friends, Family, {…}

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Arena di Verona Releases Statement Regarding Angel Blue’s Cancelation

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The Arena di Verona has released a statement regarding Angel Blue’s decision to cancel her performances of “La Traviata” due to the blackface controversy. The company said, “Fondazione Arena di Verona’s principal aim has always been to create peace through the spread and development of music and art. Culture creates bridges.” The company added, “the current production of ‘Aida’ was {…}

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Angel Blue Cancels Arena di Verona Debut Due to Blackface Controversy

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Angel Blue has canceled her debut at the Arena di Verona in a production of “La Traviata.” The soprano took to social media and said, “Dear Friends, Family, and Opera Lovers, I have come to the unfortunate conclusion that I will not be singing La Traviata at Arena di Verona this summer as planned. As many of you know, Arena di {…}

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Christine Goerke, Angel Blue & Key’mon Murrah Lead Detroit Opera’s 2022-23 Season

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The Detroit Opera has announced its 2022-23 season. The season opens with Wagner’s “Die Walküre: Act III.” Yuval Sharon directs the act with Sir Andrew Davis conducting. The production will feature a high-tech treatment of the most famous act in Wagner’s Ring Cycle with Christine Goerke starring. Performance dates: Sept. 17-20, 2022 Valerio Galli conducts Gounod’s “Faust” in a production {…}

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Rolando Villazón, Ailyn Pérez, Angel Blue & Susan Graham Lead Santa Fe Opera’s 2023 Season

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The Santa Fe Opera has announced its 2023 season and revealed its 19th world premiere slated for 2024. The company noted that in 2024, the company has commissioned a new opera by two of America’s most exciting talents, composer Gregory Spears and former US Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize-winner Tracy K. Smith titled “The Righteous.” The 2023 Season  The Santa Fe Opera’s 66th Festival {…}

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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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Angel Blue, Karen Cargill & Yannick Nézet-Séguin Highlight Orchestre Métropolitain de Montreal’s 2022-23 Season

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The Orchestre Métropolitain de Montreal has announced its 2022-23 season featuring a diverse programing and international performers from around the world. Here is a look at the Vocal Highlights. Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads music by Elisapie Isaac and Rave. Performance Date: Sept. 25, 2022 Lina Gonzalez-Granados conducts Sepideh Raissadat, Naomi Sato, Zhongxi Wu, and Sharon Azrieli in a program entitled Latin Waves. Performance Dates: Nov. {…}