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Cast Change: Lena Geiger Joins Staatstheater Wiesbaden’s ‘Così fan tutte’

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The Staastheater Wiesbaden has announced a cast change for its production of “Così fan tutte.” The company said that Lena Geiger will sing the role of Fiordiligi. Geiger is a Third Prize winner at the Anneliese Rothenberger Competition, and a finalist in the German National Singing Competition. She has received scholarships from the Baden-Württemberg Foundation and the Mentorship Program for {…}

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Cast Change: Jörg Schneider Replaces Andreas Schager in Wiener Staatsoper’s ‘Der Flie­gen­de Hol­län­der’

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of Wagner’s “Der Flie­gen­de Hol­län­der” on April 29, 2026. The company said that Andreas Schager has canceled his performances as Erik and will be replaced by Jörg Schneider. In a statement Schager said, “You’ve been fighting dragons all over the world for years and then you’re gently slowed down {…}

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Sophie Rennert, Anna Bonitatibus, Salvador Simão, Jonathan Eyers Lead Innsbruck Festival of Early Music’s 2026 Season

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Innsbruck Festival of Early Music announces its 50th season. This article only features vocal events. Ottavio Dantone leads the Accademia Bizantina Ensemble in a workshop concert. Performance Date: July 25, 2026 Lauren Lodge-Campbell, Nicolò Balducci, and Jonathan Eyers perform alongside Il Gusto Barocco Ensemble under the direction of Jörg Halubek. Performance Date: August 1, 2026 Anna Bonitatibus gives a masterclass. {…}

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New York Festival of Song to Present ‘Poulenc/Sondheim’ at Merkin Hall

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The New York Festival of Song (NYFOS) will present “Poulenc/Sondheim” on April 7, 2026 at 8 p.m. at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center in New York. Soprano Christine Taylor Price and baritone Theo Hoffman will be featured alongside pianists and NYFOS curators Steven Blier, Artistic Director of NYFOS, and Bénédicte Jourdois, Associate Artistic Director. “Francis Poulenc’s songs conjure up {…}

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Obituary: Wig & Makeup Artist Georgianna Eberhard has Passed Away

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Georgianna (Georgi) Eberhard passed away on March 14. Eberhard (nee Railey) was born on June 27, 1952. Her love for opera began in childhood and attended Barnard College. Soon after graduating, she began working in opera as a wig and makeup artist. For nearly four decades she worked in the opera industry with companies such as Tulsa Opera, Baltimore Opera, {…}

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Obituary: Soprano Rainelle Krause Passes Away

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Rainelle Krause has died after a short hospitalization. Her family announced the news in a statement that said, “With immense sadness, we share that Rainelle has passed away following a short hospitalization. Rainelle was a force in our lives, a brilliant talent defined by grit, fearlessness, curiosity, intelligence, integrity, and resilience. Onstage, her voice matched the breathtaking power of her {…}

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Juanjo Mena Announces Retirement Due to Alzheimer’s Disease

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Juanjo Mena has announced his retirement from the podium due to health reasons. In a letter, he announced that his Alzheimer’s has progressed. He said, “Dear friends, As you may remember, over a year ago I shared with you some news regarding my health. Tests carried out a few months beforehand revealed that I was beginning to show symptoms of {…}

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Juliana Grigoryan Joins Sartoro Genève as Brand Ambassador

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Juliana Grigoryan has joined Sartoro Genève as a brand ambassador. The company said, “We are proud to announce that the internationally acclaimed soprano Juliana Grigoryan is now the new voice of the Maison.⁣ Celebrated for her expressive artistry, technical mastery and luminous stage presence, she embodies the same pursuit of excellence, emotion and refinement that defines Sartoro’s high jewelry creations.⁣ {…}

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Wear Yellow Proudly & Liberty City Arts to Present ‘Tea With Tang and Song’

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Wear Yellow Proudly and Liberty City Arts will present “Tea With Tang and Song” on Feb. 28 and March 1, 2026 at the Philadelphia Ethical Society. The narrated art song recital explores the poetry and stories of the Tang (618–907) and Song (960–1279) dynasties and features music by such composers as Huang Tzu, Qing Zhu, Ma Sicong, Lingbo Ma, Cynthia {…}