Opéra de Monte-Carlo Announces Cast Change for ‘Il Turco in Italia’

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The Opéra de Monte-Carlo has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of “Il Turco in Italia.” The company noted that Ildar Abrazakov has withdrawn from the production due to personal reasons. In his stead, audiences will hear Adrian Sâmpetrean in the role of Selim for all performances scheduled between Jan. 21 and 27, 2022 (a total of four {…}

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Soprano Patricia Petibon Awarded The Title Of Chevalier Of Légion d’Honneur

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(Credit: Bernard Martinez) France has announced its traditional New Year’s list of honors. Among those awarded by the La Grande Chancellerie de la Légion d’honneur is the famed soprano Patricia Petibon, making her a Chevalier of Légion d’honneur. Prior to her stardom, Patricia Petibon studied the visual arts, including painting and subsequently earned a bachelor’s degree in musicology. She graduated {…}

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Best of 2021: OperaWire’s Top 11 Singers of 2021

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After a year and a half of limited performances and shut downs, 2021 marked the year during which performers were able to bring their artistry to the stage and to the audiences. And now 2021 is bringing down its curtain. There were so any memorable moments in the year and there were truly some historical performances. Like previous years, OperaWire {…}

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Rachael Wilson & Silvia Costa Headline ‘Juditha Triumphans’ at Staatsoper Stuttgart

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(Credit: © Matthias Baus) The Staatsoper Stuttgart has announced the upcoming premiere of Antonio Vivaldi’s oratorio “Juditha Triumphans.” The oratorio will star five mezzo-sopranos including Stine Marie Fischer as Holofernes, Diana Haller as Vagaus, Gaia Petrone as Abra, Alexandra Urquiola as Ozias, and Rachael Wilson in the title role. Benjamin Bayl conducts a production by Silvia Costa. Vivaldi’s oratorio hold {…}

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Esa-Pekka Salonen Tests Positive For COVID-19

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(Credit: Houston Symphony official website) Conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen has tested positive for COVID-19. The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra has officially announced that Salonen contracted the virus and will be quarantining per the official rules. The conductor took to Twitter, saying that he feels a bit grumpy, but also happy that the scheduled concerts will take place with a replacement. Accordingly, {…}

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Michael Spyres Honored as Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres

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(Credit: © Marco Borrelli) American tenor Michael Spyres has been honored with the prestigious Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres designation by the government of France. Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres is one of the main distinctions among the four ministerial orders of the French Republic, which rewards three times a year people who have distinguished themselves by their {…}

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Pene Pati Signs With Warner Classics

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(Credit: Mark Leedom) Pene Pati has signed an exclusive contract with Warner Classics. Per an official press statement, the first release on the label is scheduled for Spring 2022 and will see the tenor perform a recital of arias from Romantic operas by Verdi, Rossini, Donizetti, Meyerbeer, Gounod, Massenet and Benjamin Godard, recorded with the Orchestre national Bordeaux Aquitaine and {…}

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Dame Sarah Connolly Appointed New President of British Youth Opera

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(Credit: Christopher Pledger) British Youth Opera has announced the appointment of a celebrated English mezzo-soprano Dame Sarah Connolly as its new president. Connolly took to Twitter saying “Extremely proud to be involved with this brilliant opera company and in the futures of our wonderful young singers.” Connolly will sing the Mahler’s “Rückert-Lieder” in a concert on Nov. 5, 2021. She {…}

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Erin Wall to be Honored at Ruby Awards

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The Canadian Opera Company has announced that the late soprano Erin Wall will be honored at this year’s Opera Canada Ruby Awards. The company noted that “Erin was a passionate supporter of young artist development. Following her passing in 2020, the Erin Wall Tribute Fund was established to keep her legacy alive through continued support for emerging opera artists.” The Opera {…}

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Opéra de Monte-Carlo Announces Cast Change for ‘Il Turco in Italia’

Soprano Patricia Petibon Awarded The Title Of Chevalier Of Légion d’Honneur

Best of 2021: OperaWire’s Top 11 Singers of 2021

Rachael Wilson & Silvia Costa Headline ‘Juditha Triumphans’ at Staatsoper Stuttgart

Esa-Pekka Salonen Tests Positive For COVID-19

Michael Spyres Honored as Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres

Pene Pati Signs With Warner Classics

Dame Sarah Connolly Appointed New President of British Youth Opera

Erin Wall to be Honored at Ruby Awards