David Butt Philip & Sarah Connolly Headline Royal Opera House Second of ‘Live from Covent Garden’ Concert

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The Royal Opera House has announced the programming for the second concert of its “Live from Covent Garden” series, which will stream on June 20, 2020 at 7:30 pm BST on the ROH’s website. This series, which will premiere on June 13, will mark the first live performance at the historic venue since it closed on March 17. The program {…}

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Sarah Connolly Postpones Participation In LIFE Victoria

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Sarah Connolly has postponed her participation in the LIFE Victoria. The foundation announced that due to illness, Connolly postponed the scheduled recital. As a recital was rescheduled for Oct. 2, 2020, at el Sant Pau Recinte Modernista. In a press statement, the Victoria de Los Ángeles Foundation also wished Connolly a speedy recovery and stated that ticket-holders will be able {…}

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Catriona Morrison Replaces Sarah Connolly In Scotland

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The Royal Scottish National Orchestra has announced changes to the Saint-Saëns Symphony No3 Organ concerts next month. The orchestra announced that Catriona Morison will replace Dame Sarah Connolly as guest soloist in the first half of the concert. The organization stated that “Due to ongoing treatment for breast cancer, Dame Sarah regrets that she must withdraw from these concerts.” RSNO {…}

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Dame Sarah Connolly Cancels English National Opera & BBC Proms

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(Credit: Christopher Pledger) The English National Opera has announced that Dame Sarah Connolly has pulled out of the new production of Gluck’s “Orfeo and Eurydice.” The company announced that the mezzo-soprano had to pull out after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Connolly also canceled her upcoming BBC Proms concert. The mezzo announced on social media, “Last month, I had an unwelcome birthday {…}

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Jamie Barton, Joyce DiDonato & Sarah Connolly Headline BBC Proms 2019

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The BBC Proms has announced its 2019 festival featuring some of the great singers, performers and orchestras in the world. For this season announcement we will concentrate on the vocal performances. Omer Meir Wellber leads the BBC Proms Youth Choir and BBC Philharmonic in Haydn’s “The Creation.” He is joined by soloists Sarah-Jane Brandon, Benjamin Hulett, and Christoph Pohl. Performance Date: July 29, {…}

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Corinne Winters, Sarah Connolly & Sean Panikkar Headline English National Opera’s 2019-20 Season

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The English National Opera has announced its 2019-20 season featuring seven new productions and three revivals, the greatest number of new productions in five years. The season will also include four new productions that present the same story: the Orpheus myth will be seen in four operas spanning 230 years, interpreted by four directors from radically different theatrical disciplines, all within the {…}

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Michaela Schuster Replaces Sarah Connolly In Met Opera Ring

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Sarah Connolly has canceled her participation in the Metropolitan Opera’s upcoming Ring Cycle. The company announced that Connolly would not sing the role of Waltraute in “Gotterdammerung.” As a result, Michaela Schuster will replace her in all performances of the run. Schuster made her Met debut last season as Klytämnestra in Strauss’ “Elektra” garnering rave reviews. OperaWire noted, “As Klytämnestra, Michaela Schuster {…}

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Top Five Opera to See This Weekend – International (2/23-25): Juan Diego Flórez, Michael Spyres & Sarah Connolly Showcase Their Talents

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This weekend looks a bit interesting for opera lovers looking to leave the core repertoire. Baroque dominates our selections for what we recommend and there is also a French rarity that no one should miss. Here is a glimpse. Saul & Ariodante – Wiener Staatsoper & Theatre an der Wien, Austria Austria audiences are in for a Handel double. At the {…}

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Gerald Finley and Sarah Connolly Receives Honors From Queen of England

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Mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly, baritone Gerald Finley, conductor Sir Mark Elder and composer George Benjamin have received high honors from the Queen of England. Connolly, now officially a Dame, was made Commander of the British Empire (CBE) back in 2010. “I felt deeply honored and amazed that anyone would write in on my behalf and nominate me. At first, I thought {…}

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David Butt Philip & Sarah Connolly Headline Royal Opera House Second of ‘Live from Covent Garden’ Concert

Sarah Connolly Postpones Participation In LIFE Victoria

Catriona Morrison Replaces Sarah Connolly In Scotland

Dame Sarah Connolly Cancels English National Opera & BBC Proms

Jamie Barton, Joyce DiDonato & Sarah Connolly Headline BBC Proms 2019

Corinne Winters, Sarah Connolly & Sean Panikkar Headline English National Opera’s 2019-20 Season

Michaela Schuster Replaces Sarah Connolly In Met Opera Ring

Top Five Opera to See This Weekend – International (2/23-25): Juan Diego Flórez, Michael Spyres & Sarah Connolly Showcase Their Talents

Gerald Finley and Sarah Connolly Receives Honors From Queen of England