Opera Atelier to Premiere New Film ‘Angel’

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On October 28, 2021, Opera Atelier will present the film premiere of “Angel.” Composer Edwin Huizinga’s commissioned work comes in association with OA Associate Composer/Associate Conductor Christopher Bagan. The first version of this work was presented in 2017 at the Royal Chapel in Versailles, where the company was invited to participate in the official Canada 150 celebrations in France. “Angel,” {…}

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PBS to Broadcast Met Opera’s ‘Three Divas at Versailles’ Starring Ailyn Pérez, Isabel Leonard & Nadine Sierra

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PBS has announced that it will start broadcasting “Great Performances at the Met: Three Divas at Versailles” on Oct. 8, 2021 at 10 p.m. The showcase, which was recorded back in May at the Royal Opera of Versailles, stars Ailyn Pérez, Isabel Leonard, and Nadine Sierra, is hosted by soprano Christine Goerke, and directed by Gary Halvorson. In the performance, {…}

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Adriana Gonzalez, Irene Roberts & Anna Devin Headline Opéra de Dijon’s 2021-22 Season

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(Credits: © Marine Cessat-Begler / OnP / Deutsche Oper Berlin official website / IMG Artists official website) Opéra de Dijon in France has announced its 2021-22 season. Here is a look at the operatic and vocal performances. Opera Verdi‘s “Macbeth” stars Dario Russo, Carlo Allemano, Yoann Le Lan, Alexandra Zabala as Lady Macbeth, and Stephen Gaertner in the title role. {…}

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Sonya Yoncheva, Patricia Petibon, Joyce DiDonato & Philippe Jaroussky Lead Théâtre des Champs-Elysées’s 2021-22 Season

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(Credit: Javier del Real/Salva Lopez) The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées has announced its 2021-22 season featuring some of the biggest stars in the world, staged operas, and concert operas. Staged Opera Debussy’s “Pelléas et Mélisande“ will be conducted by François-Xavier Roth and directed by Eric Ruf. Patricia Petibon, Stanislas de Barbeyrac, Sir Simon Keenlyside, Jean Teitgen, and Lucile Richardot star. Performance {…}

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Opera Meets Film: How a Rameau Aria Illuminates Subtext in Sofia Coppola’s ‘Marie Antoinette’

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Marie Antoinette managed to make both the palatine, French nobility, the bourgeoise and the working-class revile her before the end of her tumultuous reign as queen to the last king of the House of Bourbon. She has been since depicted as a foreign intruder who shamelessly feasted on the sumptuous trappings of aristocratic life with almost immoral gluttony. The common {…}

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Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Announces Cast Change for ‘La Sonnambula’

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(Credit: Kim Fox) The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées has announced a cast change for the upcoming production of “La Sonnambula.” Pretty Yende will replace Nadine Sierra, who is ill, in the role of Amina. In a statement, Yende said, “I am so pleased for the privilege to be jumping in as Amina in ‘La Sonnambula’ here Theatre des Champs-Elysees New Production {…}

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The 30 Influential LGBTQIA+ Players In Opera

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Happy Pride! As we continue our pride celebration, we turn to the most influential LGBTQIA+ performers, administrators, directors, and others who have been influential in the opera world in shaping the conversation and boosting visibility. For this list, we honed in on the accomplishments of these individuals and the way they have used their voice to push diversity and education {…}

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Obituary: Theater Leader Patricia Barretto dies, Aged 45

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(Credit: Kyle Flubacker) Harris Theater has confirmed the passing of Patricia Barretto on the night of March 3, 2020, following a battle with cancer. Born in Mumbai in 1973, Barretto moved from India to Toronto after finishing a degree in English Literature. Starting in the box office of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and going on to become the company’s marketing {…}

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Lucia Lucas, Benjamin Bernheim & 7 Exciting Debuts of the Met Opera’s 2020-21 Season

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(Credit: J. Henry Fair/Victor Santiago/Manon Leprévost/Johannes Kaplan) One of the most exciting aspects of a new season is the fact that audiences will get an opportunity to experience new and exciting artists for the very first time. This is also the case at the Metropolitan Opera, which will feature a plethora of debuts in numerous major productions. Here is a {…}

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Opera Atelier to Premiere New Film ‘Angel’

PBS to Broadcast Met Opera’s ‘Three Divas at Versailles’ Starring Ailyn Pérez, Isabel Leonard & Nadine Sierra

Adriana Gonzalez, Irene Roberts & Anna Devin Headline Opéra de Dijon’s 2021-22 Season

Sonya Yoncheva, Patricia Petibon, Joyce DiDonato & Philippe Jaroussky Lead Théâtre des Champs-Elysées’s 2021-22 Season

Opera Meets Film: How a Rameau Aria Illuminates Subtext in Sofia Coppola’s ‘Marie Antoinette’

Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Announces Cast Change for ‘La Sonnambula’

The 30 Influential LGBTQIA+ Players In Opera

Obituary: Theater Leader Patricia Barretto dies, Aged 45

Lucia Lucas, Benjamin Bernheim & 7 Exciting Debuts of the Met Opera’s 2020-21 Season