Deutsche Oper Berlin Announces Cast Change For ‘Die Fledermaus’

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Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced cast changes for its upcoming performances of J. Strauss’ “Die Fledermaus.” The company announced that soprano Hulkar Sabirova will replace Rachel Willis-Sørensen in the role of Rosalinde for performances on Dec. 25 and Dec. 31 at 2 P.M. Meanwhile, soprano Jacquelyn Wagner will takeover the Dec. 31 performance at 7: 30 P.M. replacing Willis-Sørensen. Sabirova {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2019-20 Review: Der Rosenkavalier

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(Credit: Karen Almond / Metropolitan Opera) A debutante. The return of a singer for the first time in eight years. A rising star finally getting a true standout role. A bass-baritone reprising his star-making turn. And one of the great living conductors also making a vital return. These were the main pieces that came together, among others, for what has {…}

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Arturo Chacón-Cruz, Cecilia Violetta Lopez, & Vanessa Vasquez Headline Arizona Opera’s 2020-21 Season

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The Arizona Opera has announced its 2020-21 season featuring the company’s second World Premiere, the Regional Premiere of a New Mariachi Opera, a New Production of a Modern Masterwork and the Return of Two Beloved Classics. “Arizona Opera continues to deepen its commitment to presenting the most vibrant programming possible on our stages and throughout the community. This spans the {…}

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Cincinnati Opera Announces Cast For ‘Castor & Patience’ World Premiere

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The Cincinnati Opera has announced the casting of principal roles for composer Gregory Spears and librettist Tracy K. Smith’s new opera “Castor and Patience.” The company announced that the title roles will be sung by soprano Latonia Moore as Patience and bass-baritone Kevin Short as Castor. The opera will also feature tenor Frederick Ballentine as Judah, soprano Janai Brugger as {…}

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Deutsche Oper Berlin 2019-20 Review: La Forza del Destino

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(Credit: Thomas Aurin) This review is for performances on September 14 and September 18, 2019. The Deutsche Oper in Berlin started its new 2019-2020 season with a rather courageous project – a new production of Giuseppe Verdi’s bleakest opera “La Forza Del Destino” directed by Frank Castorf. When the new season was announced back in March this year, there were {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2019-20 Review: Manon

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(Credit: Marty Sohl / Metropolitan Opera) In the current social climate of today, Laurent Pelly’s vision for “Manon,” which premiered at the Met Opera back in 2012, remains as relevant as ever. And with top notch performers in the leading roles, the performance on Sept. 24, 2019, allowed this vision to rise to the top. The Male Gaze Back in {…}

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Opéra National de Paris 2019-20 Review: I Puritani

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(Credit: Sebastien Mathe) The works of Bellini’s, and Bel-Canto in general, have been underrated for centuries, with many judging the orchestration of the pieces as simply being accompaniments for the voices carrying the main melodies. But as every genius composer of opera, Bellini kept looking for the best way to transmit the drama of the libretto through the music and {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper 2019-20 Review: La Traviata

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(Credit: Wiener Staatsoper/Michael Pohn) The Wiener Staatsoper’s opening night of the 2019-20 season got off to an interesting start. The season was set to open with a revival of Jean-Francois Sivadier’s production starring Irina Lungu in the title role. But drama struck 20 minutes before the presentation when Lungu canceled. Luckily Ekaterina Siurina, Charles Castronovo’s wife was in the house {…}

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10 Must See Operas For The Fall Season 2019 [North America Edition]

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The 2019-20 season is about to start with numerous new productions, revivals and world premieres. Like we did with the International houses, OperaWire has selected the 10 Must-See productions that you cannot miss this fall at the North American companies. 10. Frida – Atlanta Opera, Georgia Jorge Parodi conducts the popular work by Robert Xavier Rodriguez with Catalina Cuervo, who brings {…}

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Deutsche Oper Berlin Announces Cast Change For ‘Die Fledermaus’

Metropolitan Opera 2019-20 Review: Der Rosenkavalier

Arturo Chacón-Cruz, Cecilia Violetta Lopez, & Vanessa Vasquez Headline Arizona Opera’s 2020-21 Season

Cincinnati Opera Announces Cast For ‘Castor & Patience’ World Premiere

Deutsche Oper Berlin 2019-20 Review: La Forza del Destino

Metropolitan Opera 2019-20 Review: Manon

Opéra National de Paris 2019-20 Review: I Puritani

Wiener Staatsoper 2019-20 Review: La Traviata

10 Must See Operas For The Fall Season 2019 [North America Edition]