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Vienna State Opera to Offer Daily Live Streams From its Opera Archives

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Despite being closed for public performances, the Wiener Staatsoper has resolved to open up its streaming service to provide audiences with daily opera. Starting on Sunday, March 15, 2020, the company will start to stream operas from its archives for free on www.staatsoperlive.com. The online program is set to follow along with the same opera that audiences would have seen {…}

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Diana Damrau & Carmen Giannattasio Lead Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend Internationally (1/25-27)

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This weekend is all about standard repertoire pieces with some of the world’s greatest stars. La Bohème – Opera de Monte Carlo, Monaco Daniele Callegari conducts Jean-Louis Grinda’s production of Puccini, Giacoso, and Illica’s most popular work. The cast stars acclaimed soprano Irina Lungu, Mariam Battistelli, Andeka Gorrotxategi, Davide Luciano, Boris Pinkhasovich, Nicolas Courjal, Fabrice Alibert, and Guy Bonfiglio. Lucia {…}

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Updated: Anita Hartig Steps Out of Final Performances of ‘La Bohème’ in Vienna

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Update: Irina Lungu will appear in these performances. The original story follows. Soprano Anita Hartig has announced that she will cancel her three upcoming performances of “La Bohème” at the Wiener Staatsoper due to illness. “Dear friends,” the soprano wrote on her social media accounts. “Unfortunately, I have to cancel my 3 upcoming performances of La Bohème at the Wiener Staatsoper. {…}

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Watch Anita Hartig Star in ‘La Bohème’ Via Vienna State Opera Live Stream

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The Vienna State Opera will live stream Puccini’s “La Bohème” on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. The famed opera will star Anita Hartig in a role that she has performed around the world. Saimir Pirgu will star as her beloved Rodolfo with Marco Caria as Marcello, and Mariam Battistelli as Musetta. The iconic Franco Zeffirelli production will be conducted by Marco {…}

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Ermonela Jaho, Olga Peretyatko, Cecila Bartoli Headline Opéra de Monte-Carlo’s 2019-20 Season

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The Opéra de Monte-Carlo has announced its slate for the 2019-20 season. It will kick off with a concert by the young artists from the Académie de l’Opéra de Monte-Carlo. Performance Date: Oct. 30, 2019 The first production of the season will be “Lucia di Lammermoor” which will star Olga Peretyatko in the title role. Ismael Jordi will be Edgardo {…}

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Plácido Domingo, Marina Rebeka & Kate Lindsey Among Stars Featured At Wiener Staatsoper’s 2019-20 Season

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The Vienna State Opera has announced its 2019-20 season, which includes six new productions and a whopping 58 operas overall. There are also a plethora of concert performances as well featuring some of the greatest opera stars on the planet. New Productions  The new season kicks off with a new production of Britten’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Directed by Irina {…}

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Top 6 Operas to See This Weekend – International (12/21-23)

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The holiday season is in full swing and this weekend will feature a number of operas and performances that reflect the spirit of this time of year.  Hansel and Gretel – Wiener Staatsoper, Austria Vienna celebrates the holiday season with a cast of young and veteran singers including Boaz Daniel, Donna Ellen, Margaret Plummer, and Mariam Battistelli. Axel Kober conducts {…}

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How to Watch Vienna State Opera Live Stream of ‘Hänsel und Gretel’ In Time For Christmas

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Humperdinck’s iconic “Hänsel und Gretel” will be streamed online via the Vienna State Opera’s live stream service on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. The performance, which is set to anticipate the Christmas spirit, will star Donna Ellen, Margaret Plummer, Mariam Battistelli, Monika Bohnic, and Boaz Daniel. This is the final performance of the run, which included showcases on Dec. 13, 17, {…}