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Bilbao Opera Program Earns Nomination at New Medical Economics Awards 2024

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The Bilbao Opera’s “Ópera y+” has been nominated in the category of humanities at the New Medical Economics Awards 2024. The category honors professionals, programs, and resilient activities that strengthen positive attitudes when faced with sickness and provide a beneficial experience to patients. “Ópera y+” is a project with over 400 activities and 10,000 beneficiaries. It centers on patients and {…}
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Cape Town Opera to Present David Kramer’s ‘Orpheus McAdoo’

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In a first-time collaboration, Cape Town Opera will present David Kramer’s new piece “Orpheus McAdoo.” Conroy Scott leads the cast in the title role. Cape Town Opera Brittany Smith, Jody Abrahams, Dean Balie, Alexis Petersen, Elton Landrew, Eldon van der Merwe, and Natalie Robbie are also among the cast. The story revolves around the African-American choir known as The Virginia Jubilee {…}
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Quinn Kelsey & Luca Salsi Lead Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Rigoletto’

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The Metropolitan Opera is set to revive Verdi’s “Rigoletto” in Bartlett Sher’s production. The opera will showcase two different casts. In the fall season, Quinn Kelsey reprises his devastating portrayal of the title court jester. operaWire noted, “Note for note, moment for moment, this without any doubt in my mind is the most compelling Rigoletto that I’ve heard at the {…}
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Royal Opera Festival in Krakow Names New Musical & Artistic Director

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(Credit: JPS) Spanish conductor José Miguel Pérez-Sierra is the new musical and artistic director of the Royal Opera Festival in Krakow. The festival has traditionally spotlighted Rossini works and while Pérez-Sierra will respect that tradition, “in future festivals, we will be adding operas from other styles to our Rossini and Zarzuela offerings, as both audiences and the musicians have shown {…}
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Teatro Olimpico to Present ‘Sabbioneta Chamber Opera Festival’

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Teatro Olimpico in Sabbioneta has announced the return of the “Sabbioneta Chamber Opera Festival.” Barbara Frittoli, Sara Mingardo, Laura Polverelli, Vivica Genaux, Joseph Dahdah, Said Gobechiya, and Maria Elena Pepi are among performers. The festival opens with with Mahler’s “Das Lied von der Erde,” directed by maestro Marco Tezza. There will be a concert version of “La Cenerentola in viaggio {…}
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Israeli Opera to Showcase U.S. Premiere of ‘Theodor: The Unknown Story of Herzl’

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The Israeli Opera will present the U.S. premiere of “Theodor: The Unknown Story of Herzl” on Sept. 23, 2024. The showcase is set to take place at the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center in New York. The opera film stars Oded Reich, Noam Heinz, and Anat Czarny. The film will be accompanied by live performances of pieces from the opera {…}
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Operalia Competition Announces 2024 Winners

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The Operalia Competition has announced its 2024 winners. The first prize went to American Soprano Kathleen O’Mara and Chinese bass-baritone Le Bu. Both first-prize winners also won the Birgit Nilsson Prize. The second prize was awarded to Azerbaijan mezzo-soprano Elmina Hasan and American tenor Angel Romero. Hasan also won the Pepita Embil Prize of Zarzuela and Romero won the Don {…}
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Teatro dell’Opera di Roma to Present World premiere of ‘L’ultimo viaggio di Sindbad’

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(Credit:@Giulio Paolini) The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma is set to present the world premeiere of Silvia Colasanti’s “L’ultimo viaggio di Sindbad.” The company will conclude the 2023-24 season and was commissioned by Fondazione Capitolina. The new work is part of a project of three contemporary operas. Next season, the company will present the Italian premiere of “Adriana Mater” by Kaija {…}
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The Canadian Opera Company Previews Fall 2024 Programming

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The Canadian Opera Company’s has announced a preview of its upcoming season and its newest Community Programs and Partnerships. This article only features opera-related events in addition to the company’s free concert series. In celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, “Canciones de mi Gente: A Journey through Latin American Art Song” takes place. “Opera Express,” part of Union Station’s annual {…}

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