Joyce DiDonato, Jonathan Tetelman, Stéphanie d’Oustrac, Jakub Józef Orliński Headline Opéra National du Rhin’s 2021-22 Season

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(Credits: © McQueen / Deutsche Oper am Rhein official website / © Jean-Baptiste Millot / Jiyang Chen) Opéra National du Rhin in Strasbourg, France has announced its 2021-22 season. Here is the full slate. Operas Hans Abrahamsen’s “The Snow Queen” will spotlight Lauren Snouffer, Rachael Wilson, Helena Rasker, David Leigh, Michael Smallwood, Owen Willetts, Floriane Derthe, and Moritz Kallenberg. Robert {…}

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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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Chicago Fringe Opera Announces First Half of Spring Season – ‘City of Works’

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Chicago Fringe Opera (CFO) has announced the first half of its spring season, entitled “City of Works.” Crafted with pandemic safety protocols top-of-mind, “City of Works” takes audiences on a journey through Chicago as they travel from one landmark to another. Upon arrival at their destination, audiences unlock digital content using a QR code. The approach allows individuals to share {…}

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Obituary: Director Diane Martindale Passes at 87

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Diane Martindale, co-artistic director and co-founder of the Dicapo Opera Theater, died on March 19 at the age of 87 of natural causes. Born on December 17, 1933, in Evansville, Indiana, Martindale received a master’s degree from Northwestern University in voice, piano, and opera, eventually making major productions of American operas and overseeing the artistic growth of the Dicapo Opera {…}

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Francesco Meli & Maria Agresta Headline Teatro alla Scala Gala

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On March 24, the Teatro alla Scala is set to present a gala concert starring Francesco Meli and Maria Agresta. The two singers will perform a program featuring music by Verdi’s “La battaglia di Legnano,” “Otello,” and “Stiffelio,” Catalani’ “La Wally” and “Loreley,” and Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut.” There will also be music Marco Tutino’s “La Ciociara” and Giordano’s “Andrea Chenier.” {…}

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Obituary: Bass-Baritone Luciano Di Pasquale Dies at 57

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Bass-baritone Luciano Di Pasquale has died at the age of 57. According to reports out of Italy, Di Pasquale died due to a heart condition. Born in Teramo, Italy, Di Pasquale went on to study with mezzo-soprano Marina Gentile and received a diploma with the highest marks at the Conservatory of Rodi Garganico. He later studied with Elio Battaglia and {…}

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Eri Nakamura, Anita Hartig, René Barbera, Annette Dasch, Jun Suzuki Headline New National Theatre, Tokyo’s 2021-22 Season

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The New National Theatre, Tokyo has announced its 2021-22 season The new season will include 45 performances of 10 operas, including three new productions. The season is the fourth under Artistic Director Kazushi Ono. New Productions Rossini’s “La Cenerentola” will be directed by Jun Aguni and conducted by Maurizio Benini. René Barbera headlines the cast, which will include Aya Wakizono, {…}

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Leontyne Price, Mirella Freni, Anna Netrebko, Luciano Pavarotti Headline Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams in March 2021

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced its next two weeks of streams, which include a plethora of famed opera stars. There will also be some premiere streams of classic telecasts. The first week of March will be dedicated to celebrating Women’s History Month while the second will focus on Verismo works. Here is a breakdown. Week 51 – Celebrating Women’s History {…}

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Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Mirella Freni, Angela Gheorghiu, Renée Fleming, Anna Netrebko Headline Next 2 Weeks of Met Opera Nightly Streams

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced the next two weeks of its streaming slate. One week will be dedicated to iconic productions of director Franco Zeffirelli with the second week dedicated to baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky who passed away back in 2017, leaving behind a legacy of Met HD recordings. Week 49– Franco Zeffirelli Week Monday, February 15 – Puccini’s La Bohème Starring {…}

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Joyce DiDonato, Jonathan Tetelman, Stéphanie d’Oustrac, Jakub Józef Orliński Headline Opéra National du Rhin’s 2021-22 Season

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

Chicago Fringe Opera Announces First Half of Spring Season – ‘City of Works’

Obituary: Director Diane Martindale Passes at 87

Francesco Meli & Maria Agresta Headline Teatro alla Scala Gala

Obituary: Bass-Baritone Luciano Di Pasquale Dies at 57

Eri Nakamura, Anita Hartig, René Barbera, Annette Dasch, Jun Suzuki Headline New National Theatre, Tokyo’s 2021-22 Season

Leontyne Price, Mirella Freni, Anna Netrebko, Luciano Pavarotti Headline Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams in March 2021

Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Mirella Freni, Angela Gheorghiu, Renée Fleming, Anna Netrebko Headline Next 2 Weeks of Met Opera Nightly Streams