Iulia Isaev Replaces Sondra Radvanovsky in Metropolitan Opera ‘Tosca’ Performance

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its performance of “Tosca” on Dec. 18, 2021. The company noted that “the role of Tosca will be performed by Iulia Isaev, replacing Sondra Radvanovsky.” Isaev made her Met debut in 2019 when she stepped in for Jennifer Rowley as Tosca. The Romanian soprano has recently performed at the Bucarest National {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann & Sondra Radvanovsky Make History at the Teatro Real with Double Encore

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(Credit: Javier del Real) Jonas Kaufmann and Sondra Radvanovsky have made Teatro Real history. During the July 19 performance, the two singers sang encores of their respective arias, “Vissi d’arte” and “E Lucevan le Stelle.” It is the first time in the theater’s history where two arias are encored in the same performance. Radvanovsky had already made history during the {…}

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Warner Classics to Record ‘Turandot’ with Sondra Radvanovsky & Jonas Kaufmann

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(Credit: Gregor Hohenberg / Sony Classical) Warner Classics is set to record Puccini’s “Turandot” with Sir Antonio Pappano and the Accademia di Santa Cecilia. The recording, which soprano Ermonela Jaho confirmed via social media, will star Jonas Kaufmann as Calaf and Sondra Radvanovsky as Turandot. Ermonela Jaho, Mattias Olivieri, Michael Spyres, Michele Pertusi, Gregory Bonfatti, and Siyabonga Maqungo will round {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Sondra Radvanovsky & Javier Camarena Lead Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia’s 2021-22 Season

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(Credit: © Gregor Hohenberg / Sony Classical/Michael Cooper/Dario Acosta) Rome’s Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia has announced its 2021-22 season featuring concert performances with some of the greatest stars in the world. For the purposes of this article, we will focus on vocal performances only. Concerts Jakub Hrůša conducts Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 with Rachel Willis-Sørensen and Wiebke Lehmkuhl. Performance {…}

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Sondra Radvanovsky & Joseph Calleja Headline Teatro Real’s ‘Tosca’ Broadcast

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On July 10, the Teatro Real de Madrid will broadcast a new production of Puccini’s “Tosca.” The production by Paco Azorín will stream at 7 p.m. Madrid time on MyOperaPlayer, the Teatro Real’s YouTube channel and RTVE, who is co-producing the transmission. The evening will also be shown on outdoor screens and audiences can also watch the production on TVE {…}

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Sondra Radvanovsky Makes Teatro Real de Madrid History

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Sondra Radvanovsky made history at the Teatro Real de Madrid on July 4, 2021 when she sang an encore of the iconic “Vissi d’arte” in Puccini’s “Tosca.” This moment made the American-Canadian soprano the first female singer to give an encore at the opening night of an opera at the Teatro Real in Spain’s capital. The performance includes performances by {…}

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Q & A: Sondra Radvanovsky on ‘Tosca,’ Bel Canto, Verismo & Spain

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(Credit: Michael Cooper ) This summer Sondra Radvanovsky returns to the Teatro Real to close out the season in “Tosca” after opening it to great acclaim in “Un Ballo in Maschera.” The season has seen the soprano in Spain performing at La Coruna and giving highly acclaimed performances at the Liceu in a gala with Piotr Beczala and Donizetti’s Three {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Maria Agresta, Lisette Oropesa, Pretty Yende & Sondra Radvanovsky Lead Teatro San Carlo’s 2021-22 Season

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The Teatro San Carlo has announced its 2021-22 season featuring 14 operas, 35 concert, and 4 ballets. Here is a look at the operas and the vocal performances. The season opens with Verdi’s “Otello“ with Jonas Kaufmann singing the title role. Michele Mariotti conducts the new production by Mario Martone. Kaufmann will alternate the title role with Yusif Eyvazov and {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Javier Camarena, Sonya Yoncheva & Sondra Radvanovsky Highlight Gran Teatre del Liceu’s 2021-22 Season

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced its 2021-22 season featuring new productions, concerts, and a special 175th-anniversary gala. Here is a look at the new season. Opera The first opera of the season is set to be Strauss’ “Ariadne auf Naxos” starring Iréne Theorin and Johanni van Oostrum sharing the title role. They will be accompanied by Samantha Hankey, {…}

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Iulia Isaev Replaces Sondra Radvanovsky in Metropolitan Opera ‘Tosca’ Performance

Jonas Kaufmann & Sondra Radvanovsky Make History at the Teatro Real with Double Encore

Warner Classics to Record ‘Turandot’ with Sondra Radvanovsky & Jonas Kaufmann

Jonas Kaufmann, Sondra Radvanovsky & Javier Camarena Lead Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia’s 2021-22 Season

Sondra Radvanovsky & Joseph Calleja Headline Teatro Real’s ‘Tosca’ Broadcast

Sondra Radvanovsky Makes Teatro Real de Madrid History

Q & A: Sondra Radvanovsky on ‘Tosca,’ Bel Canto, Verismo & Spain

Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Maria Agresta, Lisette Oropesa, Pretty Yende & Sondra Radvanovsky Lead Teatro San Carlo’s 2021-22 Season

Anna Netrebko, Javier Camarena, Sonya Yoncheva & Sondra Radvanovsky Highlight Gran Teatre del Liceu’s 2021-22 Season