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Marianne Crebassa, Brian Jagde, Christian Van Horn & Franco Fagioli Lead Théâtre des Champs-Elysées’ 2023-24 Season

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The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées has announced its 2023-24 season featuring opera, opera in concert, and recitals. Here is a look at the vocal performances of the season. Opera Thomas Hengelbrock conducts Rossini’s “La Cenerentola” in a production by Damiano Michieletto. Marina Viotti, Levy Sekgapane, Edward Nelson, and Peter Kálmán. Performance Dates: Oct. 9-19, 2023 Mozary’s “Die Zauberflöte” will be conducted {…}
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Q & A: Tenor Brian Jagde on His Journey from Baritone to Tenor

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Photo: Fay Fox Brian Jagde spent his early voice coaching years under his teachers’ misguided notion that he was a baritone. Born in Long Island, New York, and raised just outside New York City, he eventually obtained both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in voice. Under the guidance of New York voice coach Michael Paul, he switched to tenor and went {…}
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Brian Jagde & Nino Machaidze Lead Teatro dell’Opera di Roma’s ‘Pagliacci’

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The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma is set to celebrate Franco Zeffirelli’s centenary with Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci.” The work, which is set to be presented between March 12 and 19, was created in 1992 for the Opera di Roma. Daniel Oren conducts the production with Nino Machaidze and Valeria Sepe singing the role of Nedda, Brian Jagde and Luciano Ganci as Canio, {…}
News, Streaming

ZDF to Broadcast ‘Carmen’ from Arena di Verona with Elina Garanča & Brian Jagde

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(Credit: Ennevi Foto) ZDF is set to broadcast Bizet’s “Carmen” from the Arena di Verona on August 19, 2022. The production by Franco Zeffirelli will star Elīna Garanča in the title role and Brian Jagde as Don Josè. They are joined by Claudio Sgura as Escamillo and Maria Teresa Leva as Michaela. Marco Armiliato conducts. The recording is the latest {…}
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Jonas Kaufmann, Anja Harteros, Brian Jagde & Charles Castronovo Lead Bayerische Staatsoper’s 2022-23 Season

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced its 2022-23 season featuring 10 new productions. Premieres  Benedict Andrews directs Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” with Vladimir Jurowski conducting a cast that includes Louise Alder, Avery Amereau, Konstantin Krimmel, Sebastian Kohlhepp, Sandrine Piau, and Christian Gerhaher. Performance Dates: Oct. 26, 2022-July 17, 2023 Wagner’s “Lohengrin” will be conducted by François-Xavier Roth and directed by film director {…}
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Elina Garanča, Brian Jagde, Lisette Oropesa, Luca Salsi & J’Nai Bridges Lead Arena di Verona’s 2022 Season

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The Arena di Verona has announced the casting for its 2022 season. The season will open with Bizet’s “Carmen” starring Elina Garanča, Clémentine Margaine, J’Nai Bridges, and Yulia Matochkina in the title role. The cast will also include Karen Gardeazabal, Gilda Fiume, Maria Teresa Leva, Lavinia Bini, Brian Jagde, Vittorio Grigòlo, Roberto Alagna, Luca Micheletti, Gëzim Myshketa, and Claudio Sgura. Performance Dates: June 17-August 27, 2022 Liudmyla Monastyrska, {…}
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Michelle Bradley, Brian Jagde, Kenneth Overton, Allegra Da Vita & Leona Mitchell Headline Tulsa Opera’s 2022-23 Season

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Tulsa Opera has announced its 75th anniversary season. The company will kick things off with the company premiere of Rossini’s “The Italian Girl.” The opera will star Allegra De Vita, Aaron Crouch, Robert Mellon, Ashraf Sweailam, Abigail Raiford, and V. Savoy McIlwain. Leslie Dunner conducts the production by Kimille Howard. Performance Dates: Oct. 28 & 30, 2022 Next up is {…}
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Brian Jagde & Pretty Yende Lead Teatro La Fenice’s New Year’s Eve Concert

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On Jan. 1 the Teatro La Fenice is set to televise the New Year’s Eve concert. The concert, which will be presented on WDR + ARTE DE and ARTE FR, will be conducted by Fabio Luisi and will star Pretty Yende and Brian Jagde. The evening will showcase the orchestra performing Antonin Dvořák’s Symphony No 9 in e minor in the first {…}
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Christine Goerke, Brian Jagde, Alfred Walker Headline Cast for Michigan Opera Theatre’s ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’

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The Michigan Opera Theatre has announced the entire cast to its upcoming performance of “Cavalleria Rusticana.” Christine Goerke, who was previously announced as Santuzza, will be joined by Brian Jagde as Turiddu, Catherine Martin as Lola, Ronnita Miller as Mamma Lucia, and Alfred Walker as Alfio. The performance will be held at the Meadow Brook Amphitheatre and will be conducted by Jader {…}

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