Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra 2020 Review: Das Lied von der Erde

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“What could Mahler’s ‘Das Lied von der Erde’ might mean for the people gathered in a beautiful inner yard of Alma Mater Vilnensis on this hot summer evening?” These were my thoughts as I entered the yard of Vilnius University. “Would it inspire them? Would it hit?” That night would be the first large scale classical music event in Vilnius {…}

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Lithuanian National Opera’s New Normal Looks Somewhat Familiar

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It was a hot summer afternoon and the journalists gathered in the shadow of Lithuanian National Opera’s massive building. Here, LNOBT art-director Sesto Quatrini, general manager Jonas Sakalauskas, principal conductor Ričardas Šumila, and choreographer Martynas Rimeikis are preparing to reveal a new season’s program. Everything gets off to a great start. Nothing reminds us of the global crisis still raging {…}

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Sir Bryn Terfel Cancels Final Performance In Bilbao Due To Accident

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Sir. Bryn Tefrel has canceled his final performance on Jan. 27, 2020 of “The Flying Dutchman” at the Bilbao Opera. The company announced that Terfel fell and fractured his right foot. As a result, Roman Ialcic will replace Terfel joining a cast that includes Manuela Uhl, Wilhelm Schwinghammer, and Kristian Benedikt. Ialcic has performed at the Gran Teatre del Liceu, {…}

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Yusif Eyvazov Takes Over Metropolitan Opera’s ‘The Queen Of Spades’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced that Aleksandrs Antonenko has canceled the entire run of Tchaikovsky’s “The Queen of Spades.” The company announced that Antonenko canceled due to illness. As a result, Yusif Eyvazov will takeover performances originally scheduled to be sung by Antonenko on Nov. 29, Dec. 2, and 5, 2019. Earlier in September, Eyvazov took over three performances for {…}

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Concert in Memory of Francisco Casanova Set to Take Place in NYC

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(Credit: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera) Matthew Laifer Artists Management will present a concert in memory of late tenor Francisco Casanova on Dec. 7, 2019 at Christ and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in New York City. The concert will feature a wide range of artists, many of whom performed with Casanova before his untimely death at age 61. These singers include Gustavo {…}

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Yusif Eyvazov Joins Cast Of ‘The Queen of Spades’ At Metropolitan Opera

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Yusif Eyvazov will be singing three performances of Tchaikovsky’s “The Queen of Spades” at the Metropolitan Opera this fall. According to the company’s official website, the tenor will take on the role on Dec. 8, 14, and 21; all three were previously intended for Aleksandrs Antonenko, who remains scheduled for the performances on Nov. 29, Dec. 2, and 5. Kristian {…}

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Xabier Anduaga, Ekaterina Bakanova & Christopher Ventris Highlight Teatro Nacional De São Carlos, Lisboa’s 2019-20 Season

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Teatro Nacional de São Carlos, Lisboa has announced its 2019-20 season. The season will start off with Welsh National Opera’s production of Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino,” directed by David Pountney. The cast will feature Miklós Sebestyén as the Marquis of Calatrava / Il Padre Guardiano, Cristiana Oliveira / Julianna Di Giacomo as Leonora, Damiano Salerno as Don Carlo di {…}

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Anna Netrebko & Maria Guleghina & The Top 6 Operas To See This Weekend – International Edition

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This weekend will be dedicated to favorites with some of the biggest singers performing signature roles. Turandot – Teatro Colón, Argentina Maria Guleghina stars in the title role of Puccini’s final work. The soprano appears alongside Verónica Cangemi, Kristian Benedikt, and legendary bass James Morris. Christian Badea conducts. Les Huguenots – Semperoper Dresden, Germany Venera Gimadieva and Jennifer Rowley make their highly anticipated {…}

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Bryn Terfel, Jessica Pratt & Angela Meade Headline Bilbao Opera’s 2019-20 Season

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The Bilbao Opera has announced its 2019-20 season featuring five productions, two company premieres, and a number of debuts by some of the biggest stars. Here is a look at what you can expect next season. Jessica Pratt opens the season with her acclaimed interpretation of Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor.” The soprano is joined by Ismael Jordi, Juan Jesús Rodriguez, and {…}

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Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra 2020 Review: Das Lied von der Erde

Lithuanian National Opera’s New Normal Looks Somewhat Familiar

Sir Bryn Terfel Cancels Final Performance In Bilbao Due To Accident

Yusif Eyvazov Takes Over Metropolitan Opera’s ‘The Queen Of Spades’

Concert in Memory of Francisco Casanova Set to Take Place in NYC

Yusif Eyvazov Joins Cast Of ‘The Queen of Spades’ At Metropolitan Opera

Xabier Anduaga, Ekaterina Bakanova & Christopher Ventris Highlight Teatro Nacional De São Carlos, Lisboa’s 2019-20 Season

Anna Netrebko & Maria Guleghina & The Top 6 Operas To See This Weekend – International Edition

Bryn Terfel, Jessica Pratt & Angela Meade Headline Bilbao Opera’s 2019-20 Season