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Lise Lindstrom Replaces Amber Wagner in Paris

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(credit: Rosie Hardy) The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées has announced a cast change for its upcoming performance of R. Strauss’ “Die Frau ohne Schatten.” The company announced that Lise Lindstrom will replace Amber Wagner in the role of the Dyer’s Wife. Lindstrom is a recognized soprano known for her interpretation of Turandot. The soprano has also performed the roles of Brunnhilde, {…}

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Best Of 2019: OperaWire’s Top 11 Singers Of The Year

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(Credit: Catherine Ashmore/Royal Opera – Antoni Bofill/Gran Teatre del Liceu – Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera) As we end the year its time to look back at the past 365-ish days and the big moments that defined 2019. It was a great year for numerous singers who broke-out and for established performers who took their careers in new directions or made important {…}

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Piotr Beczala, Ermonela Jaho & Carmela Remigio Highlight Top 6 International Weekend (12/15-18)

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(Credit: Moritz Schell Fotografie/Catherine Ashmore/Yasuko Kageyama / TOR) Three rarely performed works highlight the international weekend with three other repertory staples. There are also two new productions opening with one company premiere. Here is a look at what we recommend. Halka – Theater an der Wien, Austria Łukasz Borowicz conducts a new production of Moniuszko’s masterpiece. Mariusz Treliński directs the {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change For ‘La Cenerentola’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for Rossini’s “La Cenerentola,” revealing that Vito Priante will replace Davide Luciano in the role of Dandini. Priante will make his company debut in the production which is set to open on March 12. He is a well-known baritone who specializes in the Bel Canto repertoire and has performed at the Royal {…}

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Semperoper Dresden Announces Cast Change For ‘Il Viaggio A Reims’

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(Credit: Carissa la Polla) The Semperoper Dresden has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of Rossini’s “Il Viaggio a Reims” The company announced that Mert Süngü will sing Chevalier Belfiore in the performance “Il Viaggio a Reims” on Oct. 20, 2019 replacing Daniel Umbelino. Süngü is a Turkish tenor who specializes in Rossini and Mozart and has performed at {…}

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Artist Of The Week: Piero Pretti

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(Credit: Christian Leiber/ ONP) This week the Metropolitan Opera is set to open its classic production of “Madama Butterfly” with some of the opera’s greatest interpreters and some Met favorites. And with the cast comes a new Met star, Piero Pretti. Pretti, who has established himself throughout Europe since his 2006 professional debut, will make his Met debut in his signature {…}

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Anna Netrebko & Nina Stemme & The Top 7 Operas To See This Weekend

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It’s a special weekend filled with great stars and one of the world’s greatest houses celebrating an anniversary. This weekend we have upgraded to seven operas to see so that you all don’t miss some of the great presentations to see this weekend. Die Frau Ohne Schatten & Andrea Chénier  – Wiener Staatsoper, Austria The Vienna stage is stacked with {…}