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Zanda Švēde Headlines Pittsburgh Opera’s ‘Carmen’

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Pittsburgh Opera is set to present Bizet’s “Carmen.” The production was in the middle of rehearsals for its planned March 2020 performances when the COVID pandemic struck, forcing it to cancel. Now two years later “Carmen” will be making its long-awaited return to the Benedum Center. The opera will star Zanda Švēde in the title role alongside Scott Quinn as Don {…}

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David Portillo & Kathryn Bowden Lead Pittsburgh Opera’s ‘The Magic Flute’

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The Pittsburgh Opera is set to return to the Benedum Center, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, with Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.” The opera, which will be directed by  Dan Rigazzi, will star David Portillo as Tamino, Kathryn Bowden as Queen of the Night, Adelaide Boedecker as Pamina, Véronique Filloux as Papagena, Benjamin Taylor as Papageno, Tom McNichols as Sarastro, {…}

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Pittsburgh Opera Announces 2021-22 Residents Artists

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The Pittsburgh Opera has announced its 2021-22 Resident Artists. This year’s Resident Artists will be Maire Therese Carmack, Madeline Ehlinger, Véronique Filloux, Yazid Gray, Jeremy Harr, Kaley Karis Smith, Rohan Smith, and Andrew Turner. Pittsburgh Opera’s Resident Artist Program is considered one of the country’s leading training programs for young singers and this year’s selection came from 500 applicants from around the world. {…}

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Pittsburgh Opera to Stream 2020-21 Season

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Pittsburgh Opera has announced plans to rebroadcast its 2020-21 season via live stream starting this month. The company will present a production of “Semele” starring Aaron Couch, Véronique Filloux, Jeremy Harr, Madeline Ehlinger, Maine Therese Carmack, Yazid Gray, and Meghan DeWald. Streaming Dates: August 26 & 27, 2021 “Così fan tutte” starred Véronique Filloux, Jeremy Harr, Madeline Ehlinger, Maine Therese {…}

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Pittsburgh Opera to Present Handel’s ‘Semele’

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Pittsburgh Opera will present the first-ever Pittsburgh performances of Handel’s “Semele.” The opera will be presented at its headquarters in the Strip District from May 8 through 20. Stage Director Kristine McIntyre will bring the work to life in stylish Roaring Twenties Art Deco treatment. The Pittsburgh Opera will partner with Chatham Baroque for “Semele” and will have live, socially {…}

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Pittsburgh Opera to Present Virtual ‘Women’s March’ Concert

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On March 26, 2021, Pittsburgh Opera will broadcast a free, virtual concert in celebration of women composers, titled “Women’s March.” The program will draw from over 900 years of music, from composers such as Hildegard von Bingen, Barbara Strozzi, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Alma Mahler, and Clara Schumann, Pauline Viardot, Marjory Kennedy-Fraser, Rebecca Clarke, Nadia and Lili Boulanger, Margaret bonds, Libby {…}

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Pittsburgh Opera to Present Socially Distanced ‘Così fan tutte’

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The Pittsburgh Opera is set to present a live, in-person production of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte.” The company will open its doors on Oct. 17 for a six-performance run of Mozart and Da Ponte’s gem with a small, live, socially-distant audience at its headquarters at 2425 Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. The company announced that in response to the on-going {…}

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Pittsburgh Opera Announces 2020-21 Resident Artists

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(Image source: Pittsburgh Opera official website) Pittsburgh Opera has announced its 2020-21 resident artists. The roster will include sopranos Madeline Ehlinger and Véronique Filloux, mezzo-soprano Maire Carmack, bass Jeremy Harr, baritone Yazid Gray, tenor Angel Romero, and stage director Kaley Karis Smith. The Resident Artist singers will be the main cast for all Pittsburgh Opera’s productions in the new season, {…}

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Ekaterina Siurina & Alexandra Loutsion Highlight Pittsburgh Opera’s 2020-21 Season

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(Credit: – Dan Norman/Dominic M. Mercie/David Bachman) The Pittsburgh Opera has announced its 2020-21 season featuring three main stage production and three modern operas. Here is a look at the ambitious season. Main Stage – Benedum Center Productions The season opens with Dvořák’s “Rusalka,” the first time the opera will be preformed with the company. The opera is set to {…}