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Teatro Real Announces Cast Change for ‘Un Ballo in Maschera’

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The Teatro Real de Madrid announced a cast change for its production of Verdi’s “Un Ballo in Maschera.” The company announced that Sara Blanch will sing the role of Oscar replacing Isabella Gaudí in performances scheduled on Oct. 3, 6, 11, and 14. Blanch is a rising star who has perofrmed at the Teatro de la Zarzuela, Gran Teatre del {…}

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Updates on Summer Festivals Canceled Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

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***We will update this article as more cancellations are announced. The coronavirus has affected a number of summer festivals. After the cancellation of the Grange Park Opera and the delay of the Glyndebourne Festival, many festivals are weighing in on the summer. The Buxton International Festival has canceled its summer festival which was scheduled for July 2 – 18, 2021. {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Marie Karall on ‘Carmen,’ Theater Dortmund & Stylistic Differences

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(Credit: Mat Ninat Studio) Mezzo-soprano Marie Karall has gained recognition throughout the past years for her “distinguishable dark colors” and for her “highly dramatic tone and emotional involvement.” The French mezzo has steadily raised her profile throughout the world performing at major theaters as the Chorégies d’Orange, Bordeaux National Opera, Montpellier National Opera, Avignon Opera, and the Théâtre des Champs {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Two Cast Changes

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(Credit: Wiener Staatsoper) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced two cast changes for its upcoming productions. The company announced that Italian bass Roberto Tagliavini withdrew from performances of Rossini’s “La Cenerentola” due to illness. As a result, bass Adrian Sâmpetrean will replace Tagliavini and make his house debut performing the role of Alidoro on Jan. 18, 22 and 25, 2020. Sâmpetrean {…}

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Cristina Pasaroiu Replaces Nadine Sierra In Orange

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Nadine Sierra has canceled her upcoming performances at the Chorégies d’Orange. The company announced that due to a virus the soprano would not be able to perform the upcoming performances of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” As a result, Romanian soprano Cristina Pasaroiu will replace Sierra in the role of Donna Anna. Pasaroiu has performed at the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Frankfurt Opera, {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Plácido Domingo & The Top 7 Opera To see This Weekend Internationally (7/12-14)

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(Credit: Gran Theatre del Liceu/Bayerische Staatsoper/Metropolitan Opera) This weekend is stacked with a number of new productions and revivals with some of the biggest stars. Here is a look at seven works we think are unmissable. Guillaume Tell – Chorégies d’Orange, France Nicola Alaimo takes on Rossini’s final opera, a work that has become his signature. He is joined by {…}

Artist of the Week, News

Artist Of The Week: Elaine Alvarez Sings Her First ‘Florencia En El Amazonas’

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This week, the San Diego Opera will showcase “Florencia en el Amazonas” for the first time in the company’s history. And with it, the company will highlight one of today’s promising young stars, the Cuban-American soprano Elaine Alvarez. The soprano, who came into prominence in 2007 when she made her debut at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, will make her highly {…}

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George Gagnidze Will Inaugurate The Arena di Verona 2017 Festival

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Georgian baritone George Gagnidze will inaugurate the 2017 season of the Arena di Verona. Gagnidze will sing the title role in Verdi’s “Nabucco” on June 23  and 29 and on July 7, 2017 at the Roman amphitheater in a new production by Arnaud Bernard and under the musical direction of Daniel Oren. “I’m delighted to inaugurate the season of a prestigious festival {…}