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George Petean Replaces Ludovic Tézier in ‘Simon Boccanegra’ at Opernhaus Zürich

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(Credit: Opernhaus Zürich official website) George Petean will replace Ludovic Tézier in the title role of Verdi’s “Simon Boccanegra” at the Opernhaus Zürich for the performances on Dec. 22 & 26, 2021. Petean joins a cast that includes Jennifer Rowley as Amelia Grimaldi, Christof Fischesser as Jacopo Fiesco, Otar Jorjikia in the role of Gabriele Adorno, Nicholas Brownlee as Paolo {…}

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Sonya Yoncheva, Jennifer Rowley & Chelsea Guo Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences can see two recent live performances and a unique solo album by a pianist/soprano. There are also new releases from some of the world’s biggest stars. Here is a look. Chopin: In My Voice  Orchid Classics releases “Chopin: In My Voice,” the debut album of 2020 National Chopin Piano Competition top prize-winner Chelsea Guo. The album showcases {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Elīna Garanča, Anja Harteros, Sonya Yoncheva, Piotr Beczała Highlight Opernhaus Zürich’s 2021-22 Season

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The Opernhaus Zürich has announced its 2021-22 season. Here is the full slate. Operas – Premieres Richard Strauss‘ “Salome” will star Elena Stikhina, Kostas Smoriginas, Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke, Michaela Schuster, Mauro Peter, and Siena Licht Miller. Simone Young conducts the production by Andreas Homoki. Performance dates: Sep. 12 – Oct. 17, 2021 Verdi‘s “Il Trovatore” will spotlight Quinn Kelsey, Marina Rebeka, {…}

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Diana Damrau, José Carreras, Renata Scotto, Annalisa Stroppa, Gabriella Reyes Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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The holidays are in full swing and companies around the world are adapting their particular showcases to suit the festive mood. So for those wondering, yes, there will be a Messiah showcase, some Christmas concerts, a “Christmas” opera, and other performances that are sure to make the Yuletide all the more memorable. So without further ado, here are our top {…}

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Diana Damrau, Thomas Hampson, Benjamin Bernheim & Anna Bonitatibus Lead Openhaus Zurich’s Digital Series

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Opernhaus Zürich has announced digital concerts entitled “Digital Opernhaus” It begins with Fabio Luisi conducting Violinist Augustin Hadelich and the Philharmonia Zürich in a program that includes Johannes Brahms’s Violin Concerto and Schubert’s Symphony No. 4. Streaming Dates: Dec. 12-20, 2020 Anna Bonitatibus will perform with young artists from the International Opera Studio including Erica Petrocelli, Lina Dambrauskaité, Luca Bernard, {…}

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Academy of Vocal Arts Shares Graduation Recital

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The Academy of Vocal Arts has uploaded the graduation recital for this year’s group of student artists, making the concert available online to share the fruits of their learning as schools and universities remain closed due to the coronavirus. Joined by pianist Jose Melendez, this year’s AVA graduates are sopranos Claire de Monteil and Rebecca Gulinello; tenors Abraham Breton, Mackenzie {…}

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Academy of Vocal Arts Presents ‘Jubilate! A Concert of Sacred Music’

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The Academy of Vocal Arts is set to present “Jubilate! A Concert of Sacred Music” on March 14 and 15, 2020. The concerts will take place at Bryn Mawr, Church of the Redeemer and Center City, Church of the Holy Trinity. Both performances will be conducted by Master Vocal Coach David Anthony Lofton, who will perform with the Academy of {…}

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10 Must See Operas For The Fall Season 2019 [North America Edition]

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The 2019-20 season is about to start with numerous new productions, revivals and world premieres. Like we did with the International houses, OperaWire has selected the 10 Must-See productions that you cannot miss this fall at the North American companies. 10. Frida – Atlanta Opera, Georgia  Jorge Parodi conducts the popular work by Robert Xavier Rodriguez with Catalina Cuervo, who brings {…}