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Francesco Meli, Elīna Garanča & Laura Strickling Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences will get a chance to listen to a tribute album to one of the greatest sopranos in history, two new DVDs and a soundtrack to one of this year’s most acclaimed films. The Distances Between SOMM Recordings releases “The Distances Between,” the second volume of songs – including 17 first recordings – by Stephen Dodgson marking the {…}

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Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra Returns For August Tour

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced that the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, under the music direction of Keri-Lynn Wilson, will reunite this August for a tour of major European festivals and cities, continuing to demonstrate Ukrainian artistry as the nation fights for its freedom. The 74-piece orchestra includes Ukrainian musicians from across the country, with some male members having received special permission {…}

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Polish National Opera Unveils 2023-24 Season

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The Polish National Opera has unveiled its 2023-24 season. First up is a concert featuring the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra in protest of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The event will feature conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson leading a performance of Beethoven’s Ninth symphony with such soloists as Olga Kulchynska, Nicole Chirka, Dmytro Polov, and Vladyslav Buialsk. Performance Date: August 20, 2023 There will be {…}

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Announces 2023-24 Season

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The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2023-24 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Robert Howarth conducts Händel’s “Messiah.” Performance Date: Dec. 13, 2023  There will be an evening of Christmas Carols. Performance Date: Dec. 23, 2023 David Hill conducts Verdi’s Requiem. Performance Date: Feb. 28, 2024 Olga Kulchynska sings the title role of Tchaikovsky’s “Iolanta” alongside {…}

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Julia Bullock, Iestyn Davies, Louise Kwong, Ilker Arcayürek, Catriona Morison Headline Edinburgh International Festival’s 2023 Season

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The Edinburgh International Festival has unveiled its 2023 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on vocal performances. It all kicks off with a performance of Tan Dun’s “Buddha Passion,” conducted by the composer himself. Soloists include Louise Kwong, Samantha Chong, Chen Chen, Sun Li, Batubagen, Tan Weiwei, and Chen Yining. Performance Dates: August 5, {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Sondra Radvanovsky, Sonya Yoncheva, Angel Blue, Asmik Grigorian Headline Royal Opera House’s 2023-24 Season

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The Royal Opera House has unveiled its 2023-24 season. It all kicks off with a production of “Das Rheingold” directed by Barrie Kosky and conducted by Antonio Pappano. The opera stars Christopher Maltman, Christopher Purves, Sean Panikkar, Marina Prudenskaya, Kiandra Howarth, and Wiebke Lehmkulm. Performance Dates: Sept. 11 – 29, 2023 Next up is “La Forza del Destino” in a {…}

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Opéra National de Paris’ ‘Ariodante’ Affected as Company Faces Strike

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On April 20, 2023, the Opéra National de Paris’s general director Alexander Neef took the stage of the Bastille to announce unexpected changes to a performance of “Ariodante.” The performance, which was set to premiere in a production by Robert Carson, was instead presented in a concert version. Prior to the performance, Neef took to the stage to make the {…}

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Cecilia Bartoli, Gábor Bretz, Sally Matthews & Ed Lyon Lead La Monnaie’s 2023-24 Season

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Belgium’s La Monnaie du Mont has announced its 2023-24 season with world premieres, a new Ring Cycle, and many classic works. The season opens with the world premiere of Bernard Foccroulle and Matthew Jocelyn’s “Cassandra.” Kazushi Ono conducts the work with a cast that includes Katarina Bradic Jessica Niles Susan Bickley, Sarah Defrise, Paul Appleby, Joshua Hopkins, and Gidon Saks. {…}