Cast Change: Christopher Maltman Steps into Paris Opera’s ‘Die Walküre’

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The Opéra de Paris has announced a cast change for its production of “Die Walküre.” The company said that Iain Paterson, who is ill, has cancelled the dress rehearsal, preview, and premiere of “Die Walküre.” As a result, the role of Wotan will be performed by Christopher Maltman on 8 and 11 November 2025.” Maltman is a well-known singer who has {…}

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Lahav Shani Speaks Out Following Cancelation in Ghent

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(Photo: Marco Borggreve) Lahav Shani is finally speaking out following a canceled concert at the Festival Flanders in Ghent over his position as Music Director of the Israel Philharmonic. In a statement the conductor said, “Over the last days, I found myself along with two of the orchestras dearest to my heart, the Munich Philharmonic and the Israel Philharmonic, unwillingly {…}

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Q & A: Anna Pirozzi On Her Recent Performance of Abigaille in ‘Nabucco’ & More

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(Photo: Julian Hargreaves) Over the last decade, Anna Pirozzi has established herself as the leading Italian dramatic soprano today, treading the most prestigious Italian and international stages. Her many career highlights include: Maddalena di Coigny in “Andrea Chénier” at the San Francisco Opera and in Bilbao and Turin; the title role in “Turandot,” which she first performed in Israel under {…}

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Jessica Pratt, Carolina López Moreno, Brian Jagde, Corinne Winters, Francesco Meli, Asmik Grigorian & Luca Salsi Lead Maggio Musicale Fiorentino’s 2026 Season

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The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino has announced its 2026 season. Michele Gamba conducts Massimo Popolizio’s production of Puccini’s “Tosca.” Chiara Isotton and Marta Mari sing the title role alongside Vincenzo Costanzo and Bror Magnus Tødenes as Cavaradossi and Alexey Markov and Claudio Sgura as Scarpia. Opening Date: Jan. 11, 2026 Robert Carsen directs “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci” with Riccardo Frizza conducting. Corinne Winters, Brian {…}

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Q & A: Carolina López Moreno on Her Royal Opera House Debut, Origins & Living in the Moment

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(Photo credit : Nadeesha Rathnayake) Carolina López Moreno, Bolivian-Albanian Soprano, born and raised in Germany, is a versatile, award-winning artist, and is regarded as one of the most promising sopranos of her generation. On the brink of an international career, she has already collaborated with renowned orchestras and conductors, including the London Symphony Orchestra under Sir Antonio Pappano and {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Hélène Daccord on the Humanistic Aims of Pax Musica

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(Photo ©: pax musica) What if music could do more than move us — what if it could rebuild lives? That’s the vision behind Pax Musica, a bold initiative launched by Hélène Daccord to support displaced musicians in France through mentorship, performance, and cultural exchange. From a random encounter with a young Syrian violinist in Lyon to sold-out concerts {…}

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John Matthew Myers Joins IMG Artists for US Representation

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Tenor John Matthew Myers has joined the roster of IMG Artists for US representation. Myers will be represented by Associate Artist Manager Noah Sesling. Sesling said, “It’s an honour for me to be taking on such a unique artist at this point in both our lives. John is both an impressive talent and an equally lovely colleague; we’re all so {…}

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Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Announces Cast Change for ‘Aida’

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The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino has announced a cast change for its production of “Aida.” The company said, “We inform the public that, due to the sudden unavailability of the artist Agnieszka Rehlis, the mezzo-soprano Daniela Barcellona will sing the role of Amneris for all the plays of ‘Aida.’” Barcellona has performed at the Metropolitan Opera, the Teatro alla Scala, Royal {…}

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Obituary: Bass Matthew Best Dies at 68

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(Credit: Chris Gloag) On May 10, 2025, English bass Matthew Best died at the age of 68. Born on Feb. 6, 1957 performed for 35-year as an opera singer, taking on over 100 operatic roles including Wotan in “Der Ring des Nibelungen,” the title role in “Der fliegende Holländer,” Heinrich in “Lohengrin,” both Kurwenal and Marke in “Tristan und Isolde,” {…}

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Cast Change: Christopher Maltman Steps into Paris Opera’s ‘Die Walküre’

Lahav Shani Speaks Out Following Cancelation in Ghent

Q & A: Anna Pirozzi On Her Recent Performance of Abigaille in ‘Nabucco’ & More

Jessica Pratt, Carolina López Moreno, Brian Jagde, Corinne Winters, Francesco Meli, Asmik Grigorian & Luca Salsi Lead Maggio Musicale Fiorentino’s 2026 Season

Q & A: Carolina López Moreno on Her Royal Opera House Debut, Origins & Living in the Moment

Q & A: Hélène Daccord on the Humanistic Aims of Pax Musica

John Matthew Myers Joins IMG Artists for US Representation

Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Announces Cast Change for ‘Aida’

Obituary: Bass Matthew Best Dies at 68