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Ainhoa Arteta Withdraws from Teatro Cervantes’ ‘Tosca’

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The Teatro Cervantes de Málaga has announced that soprano Ainhoa Arteta will withdraw from its upcoming production of “Tosca.” According to a press release, Arteta is still recovering from health issues. In a statement, the soprano said that she lamented the fact that had to withdraw from the production set to take place in August. She added that due to {…}

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Opernhaus Zürich to Stream ‘Salome’ with Elena Stikhina

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(Credit: Paul Leclaire) Opernhaus Zürich is set to livestream the premiere of Strauss’ “Salome” on Sept. 12. The opera will be streamed as part of “Oper fur alle” free of charge and will also be shown on the big screen in Sechseläutenplatz. Simone Young will conduct the production by Andreas Homoki. Elena Stikhina will star in the title role alongside {…}

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Elīna Garanča & Jonathan Tetelman Lead ‘Carmen’ in Belgrade

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(Credits: © Holger Hage / Deutsche Grammophon / Semperoper Dresden official website) The Belgrade Summer Festival has announced that mezzo-soprano superstar Elīna Garanča will perform the title role in a concert performance of George Bizet‘s operatic masterwork “Carmen” on July 4, 2021. Garanča will be joined onstage by American tenor Jonathan Tetelman in the role of Don José, and Lithuanian {…}

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Kristian Benedikt, Viktorija Miškūnaitė & Mickael Spadaccini Lead Lithuanian National Opera’s 2021-22 Season

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The Lithuanian National Opera has announced its 2021-22 season featuring a variety of repertoire for the whole family. Here is a look at the opera and operetta to be performed. Viktorija Miškūnaitė headlines Massenet’s “Manon“ with Mickael Spadaccini and Eugenijus Chrebtovas. The production will be conducted by Julius Geniušas. Performance Dates: Sept. 30 -Oct. 2, 2021 Verdi’s “La Traviata“ will return {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Angela Gheorghiu, Sondra Radvanovsky, Elīna Garanča, Joyce DiDonato Lead Royal Opera House’s 2021-22 Season

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(Credits: Dario Acosta / © Gregor Hohenberg / Sony Classical / Angela Gheorghiu official website / Michael Cooper / Kasskara/DG / Chris Singer) The Royal Opera House Covent Garden has announced full details of its exciting 2021-22 season, which will star some of the world’s greatest performers. The Royal Opera House Live Cinema Season and digital program will be announced {…}

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Franco Fagioli, Maria Grazia Schiavo, Valentina Naforniţa & Jean-François Borras Lead Opéra de Lausanne’s 2021-22 Season

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Opéra de Lausanne has announced its 2021-22 season. Here is a look. Mozart‘s “Le Nozze di Figaro” opens the season. The opera stars Phillip Addis as Count Almaviva, Valentina Naforniţa as Countess Almaviva, Arianna Vendittelli as Susanna, and Robert Gleadow in the title role. The cast also includes Lucia Cirillo, Ruben Amoretti, Léa Desandre, Pablo Garcia Lopez, François Piolino, Sophie {…}

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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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Royal Opera House Cancels ‘Tosca’ Starring Anna Netrebko & Saioa Hernández

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(Credits: Dario Acosta / Lourdes Balduque) The Royal Opera House Covent Garden has canceled the first part of its run of Puccini’s “Tosca” from Jan. 13 – Jan. 23 2021. The opera was set to star Anna Netrebko and Saioa Hernández alternating in the title role, Yusif Eyvazov and Yonghoon Lee in the role of Mario Cavaradossi, and Gerald Finley {…}

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Elina Garanca, Roberto Alagna, Javier Camarena, Pretty Yende, Benjamin Bernheim Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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It’s the last week of 2020. Which means there will be a lot of streaming options focused on end of the year celebrations and the holiday season. But our list also includes a number of unique opera productions and experiences. Without further ado, here is our final Top 10 operas to stream this week. Have a very Happy and Healthy {…}