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Anne Sofie Von Otter Makes Statement On #MeToo Movement

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Anne Sofie von Otter has spoken out against the #MeToo movement. The mezzo-soprano, whose husband committed suicide after being accused of sexual misconduct noted in an interview with Die Zeit, that her husband Benny Fredriksson went into the “deepest depression” after being cast out of his job and, ultimately, drove him to take his own life. The mezzo was critical of {…}

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Artist Profile: Anne Sofie Von Otter, A Mezzo That Conquers Opera, Lieder, Pop & Rock

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Mezzo Anne Sofie von Otter has enjoyed one of the richest and most diverse careers of any opera star. Born on May 9, 1955, in Stockholm, she would grow up in Bonn, London, and her native country due to her father’s status as a diplomat. She would study in both London and Stockholm before making her opera debut in 1983 {…}

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Komische Oper Berlin 2018-19 Season To Feature Anne Sofie Von Otter & Scott Hendricks

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The Komische Oper has announced its 2018-19 season featuring a seven new productions and a number of unique rarely performed works. Here is a look at what the season will offer. Premieres Korngold’s “Die tote Stadt” featuring Ales Briscein, Sara Jakubiak, and Gunter Papendell. Robert Carsen directs the rarely performed classic. Performance Dates: Sept 30; October 6, 14, 31; November 18, {…}

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Anne Sofie Von Otter Cancels Berlin Engagement Amid Family Tragedy

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Mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie Von Otter has withdrawn from her involvement in Barrie Kosky’s upcoming comic opera cabaret titled “I wish I was a chicken,” which has been rescheduled for the following season. The move comes about in the wake of the tragic suicide of Von Otter’s husband, theatre director Benny Fredriksson. After sixteen years as CEO of Kulturhuset Stadsteatern in {…}

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Anne-Sofie von Otter, Davóne Tines, Reginald Mobley, & Key’mon Murrah Star in Frick Collection 2025-26 Season

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(Credits: Rundquist, Morrison, Linder, Kramer) The Frick Collection announces its lineup for the 2025-26 season. This article only features vocal concerts. Mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter and pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout present an intimate Schubertiade featuring “Schwanengesang.” Performance Date: October 12, 2025 Paul Agnew leads Les Arts Florissants in vocal music of the Seventeenth-Eighteenth-Century Spain, France, and Italy Performance Date: October 26, {…}

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Julia Bullock, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Davóne Tines, Paul Appleby Headline World Premiere of ‘The No One’s Rose’

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Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Choral are set to present the world premiere of “The No One’s Rose” on August 25-29, 2021 at Stanford University’s Bing Concert Hall. “The No One’s Rose” is a new work of opera, theater, and dance by the American Modern Opera Company which features poetry by Holocaust survivor Paul Celan. The showcase will feature Julia Bullock, {…}

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Julia Bullock, Anthony Roth Costanzo & Davóne Tines Lead ‘The No One’s Rose’ World Premiere

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Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale are set to present the world premiere of “The No One’s Rose.” The performance will be at Stanford University’s Bing Concert Hall on August 26–29, 2021 and will showcase a production from American Modern Opera Company that combines music, dance, poetry, and theater. “The No One’s Rose” features a new score by Matthew Aucoin, set {…}

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Salle Bourgie Announces 2025-26 Season

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Salle Bourgie has unveiled its 2025-26 season. Here is a rundown of vocal performances on offer. First up is “Une Soirée Schubert,” a concert starring mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter and pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout. Performance Date: Oct. 16, 2025 Baritone Wolfgang Holzmair and pianist Olivier Godin will perform Schubert’s “Winterreise.” Performance Date: Oct. 30, 2025 Soprano Sylvia Schwartz and pianist Olivier Godin {…}

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Lise Davidsen, Quinn Kelsey, Marigona Qerkezi, Gevorg Hakobyan & Santiago Ballerini Lead Royal Danish Opera’s 2025-26 Season

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The Royal Danish Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. Opera Daniele Squeo and Lukas Beikircher conduct Puccini’s “Tosca” with Francesca Tiburzi and Marigona Qerkezi sharing the title role. Matteo Lippi, Carlos Cardoso, Johan Reuter, and Daniel Luis de Vicente also star. Kasper Holten directs. Performance Dates: August 31, 2025-Jan. 24 2026 Evan Rogister conducts George Benjamin’s “Written on Skin” in a stage production by Katie Mitchell. Daniel {…}