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John Relyea Replaces Ildar Abdrazakov in ‘Don Carlo’ at Bayerische Staatsoper

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(Credit: Shirley Suarez) The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced that John Relyea will take over the role of King Philipp in its upcoming production of “Don Carlo.” The company announced the news days after Ildar Abdrazakov withdrew for personal reasons. In a statement the bass said “I needed to take a break from my schedule and cancel all July shows. Thank {…}

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Ivan Ayon Rivas, Carmela Remigio, Angela Meade, Maria José Siri, Alessio Ardiuni Headline Teatro La Fenice’s 2023-24 Season

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The Teatro La Fenice has announced its 2023-24 season. Here is a breakdown of what’s on offer. Operas First up is “Les Contes d’Hoffmann.” Ivan Ayon Rivas stars in the title role alongside Alex Esposito as the three villains and Rocio Pérez, Veronique Gens, and Carmela Remigio as the three heroines. Finally, Giuseppina Bridelli sings the Muse. Antonello Manacorda conducts {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Another Cast Change for ‘Aida’

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of Verdi’s “Aida.” The company said that Judit Kutasi will replace Anita Rachvelishvili in the role of Amneris in the company’s three performances on July July 23, 27, and 30, 2023. Kutasi has performed with the Paris Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Gran Teatre del Liceu, Teatro alla Scala, and {…}

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The Metropolitan Opera Announces the 2023 Summer HD Festival Schedule

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Credit: Metropolitan Opera The Metropolitan Opera has announced the schedule for its Summer HD Festival. Ten free opera screenings will be projected on the façade of the opera house in Lincoln Center Plaza on Aug. 26-Sept. 4. First up is a special presentation of the film “Moonstruck,” (1987) starring Academy Award-winner Cher, with costars Nicolas Cage, Olympia Dukakis, Danny Aiello, {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Aida’

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of “Aida.” The company said that Clémentine Margaine will replace Anita Rachvelishvili in the role of Amneris on May 28, June 1, and 4, 2023. Meanwhile, Ekaterina Semenchuk will sing the role on June 7 replacing Rachvelishvili. Margaine has performed at the Semperoper Dresden, Oper Köln, Teatro dell’Opera di {…}

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Ausrine Stundyte, Sara Jakubiak, Elena Guseva, Brian Jagde, Chiara Isotton Headline Opéra de Lyon’s 2023-24 Season

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The Opéra de Lyon has announced its 2023-24 season. Opera The season kicks off with “Die Frau ohne Schatten” in a production by Mariusz Trelinski. Daniele Rustioni conducts a cast starring Sara Jakubiak, Josef Wagner, Ambur Braid, and Vincent Wolfsteiner. Performance Dates: Oct. 17 – 31, 2023 Daniele Rustioni conducts “Adriana Lecouvreur” with Elena Stikhina in the title role. The {…}

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Mezzo-Soprano Rihab Chaieb Signs with TACT Artists Management

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TACT Artists Management has announced that mezzo-soprano Rihab Chaieb has been signed to its roster of talent. The Tunisian-Canadian mezzo-soprano has recently appeared at the Bayerische Staatsopera as Fenena in Verdi’s “Nabucco” under Daniele Rustioni, as well as with LA Opera for her company debut as Cherubino in Mozart’s “Le nozze di Figaro” under James Conlon. Other appearances include Charlotte {…}

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Brian Jagde & Anita Rachvelishvili Lead New ‘Aida’ at the Bayerische Staatsoper

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Photo credit: Stefano Guindani Bayerische Staatsoper is set to present Damiano Michieletto’s new production of Verdi’s “Aida.” Michieletto describes his new production by saying, “It’s a civil war, where people are not ready for violence, where death is cruel because it steps into the everyday life, into families, among children. I don’t want to present it as a military story {…}

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Fathom Events to Present Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Falstaff’ through ‘Live in HD’ Series

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On April 1, 2023, Fathom Events will present the Metropolitan Opera’s live transmission of Verdi’s “Falstaff” to movie theaters nationwide. Led by conductor Daniele Rustioni, the production stars baritone Michael Volle in the title role, with soprano Ailyn Perez as Alice Ford, mezzo Jennifer Johnson Cano as Meg Page, among others. Director Robert Carsen’s production first premiered at the Met {…}