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In Memoriam 2016: Remembering the Major Opera Singers That Passed This Year

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For many, 2016 was a tough year for many reasons. There were many lost political battles, violence exploded around the world and many beloved artists and celebrities saw their lives come to an end. The opera world was particularly devastated in 2016 with the loss of many major stars, some of them rather young. The following is a list of {…}

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What Can Met Opera Audiences Expect From New Robert Carsen ‘Der Rosenkavalier?’ Early Reactions to ROH Production Debut

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At the end of the 2016-17 season, the Metropolitan Opera will premiere a new production of Strauss’ venerated “Der Rosenkavalier” directed by Robert Carson. From the looks of it, this production is slated to be a huge success for some but could put off more traditional audiences. The production, which is shared with the Royal Opera House in London, is {…}

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Report: Renee Fleming’s ‘Der Rosenkavalier’ at the Metropolitan Opera isn’t Quite a Farewell

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Renee Fleming has confirmed that the new production of Strauss’ “Der Rosenkavalier” is her final production at the Metropolitan Opera. After much speculation the American diva confirmed it was her last contract with the company. She said in an interview with the Financial Times, “Yes, after Rosenkavalier at the Met, that is it, unless a new role comes along that is fit {…}

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William Penn Foundation Awards $300,000 Grant to ArtSmart

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ArtSmart has been awarded The William Penn Foundation grant totaling in $300,000. This historic gift marks a significant milestone in the organization’s growth. The funding will allow ArtSmart to expand its programming in Greater Philadelphia by 40 percent. The organization plans to establish eight new studios across existing program partners and introduce programs at three new schools. Since its conception {…}

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Metropolitan Opera to Present ‘The Magic Flute’ in HD for Holiday Season

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(Photo: Ken Howard / Met Opera) The Metropolitan Opera is set to showcase its first-ever high-definition transmission into cinemas. The company will show Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” in select cinemas for the holiday season as part of the 2024–25 Live in HD season. The encore will be shown in select U.S. theaters on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m. local {…}

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Eve-Maud Hubeaux & Jonathan Tetelman Lead San Francisco Opera’s ‘Carmen’ Production

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San Francisco Opera’s 2024 Fall Season concludes with the Bizet’s “Carmen.” The production by Francesca Zambello will be performed between Nov. 13–Dec. 1 at the War Memorial Opera House. Mezzo-soprano Eve-Maud Hubeaux is set to make her American debut in the title role alongside Jonathan Tetelman as Don José, Louise Alder as Micaëla, and Christian Van Horn as Escamillo. The {…}

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San Francisco Opera and Lumahai Productions Present New Film ‘Eun Sun Kim: A Journey Into Lohengrin’

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The release of “Eun Sun Kim: A Journey Into Lohengrin,” an hour-long film by San Francisco Opera and Lumahai Productions has been announced. Directed by Elena Park, the new film takes viewers behind the scenes during the weeks of rehearsal leading up to the opening of Wagner’s “Lohengrin” at San Francisco Opera last October. It follows the production team and {…}