A Philip Glass Opera Confirmed For Metropolitan Opera Premiere in 2019

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Philip Glass’ “Akhnaten” is now confirmed for the Metropolitan Opera in 2019. The opera was previously rumored to appear with the company, but has now been confirmed by a New York Times article with countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo. This run of performances would be the opera’s premiere with the company and it will be staged by Phelim McDermott with Costanzo {…}

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Operalia Headed Back to Asia in 2018

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Plácido Domingo’s famed Operalia Competition will head to South Korea next summer, according to The Opera Critic. This is the third time that the competition is coming to the Asian continent in the competition’s history. The first time that Operalia was held in Asia was in 1997 when it headed to Toyko. That year’s winner was Chang Yong Liao of {…}

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Frederica Von Stade & Her Collaboration With Jake Heggie

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Frederica Von Stade is one of the most beloved mezzo-sopranos. Her infectious charisma and gorgeous voice have made her a legend and a mentor for many singers. Throughout her career, she sang numerous works from Rossini, Donizetti, Cherubini, Mozart and Massenet. However, one of the collaborations that has flourished in recent years is her relationship with Jake Heggie. The first work {…}

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12 Modern Operas That Yannick Nézet-Séguin Must Bring to the Metropolitan Opera

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A few weeks ago, Metropolitan Opera Music Director Designate Yannick Nézet-Séguin made the proclamation that he would be bringing newer and fresher composers to the Metropolitan Opera throughout his tenure. A few days later it was reported that among the new composers he would be bringing would be Jake Heggie’s “Dead Man Walking.” It’s a great start, considering Heggie, who {…}

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The Most Famous Met National Council Audition Winners Of the Past

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This Sunday, audiences will get a look at the next set of Met Council Audition winners. The competition is perhaps the most prestigious in the entire country and one of the most important in the world. The first competition took place in 1954, each decade bringing us major talents that have gone on to incredible careers. Here are some of {…}

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Everything You Need to Know About Opera Philadelphia’s 2017-18 Season

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With February drawing to a close, Opera Philadelphia announced its 2017-18 season. The company is slated to open the new season with a 12-day festival that will showcase opera across six venues for a total of 25 performances. This festival, called O17, will take place between Sept. 14-25. The festival opens with the world premiere of Kevin Puts’ “Elizabeth Cree” {…}

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The 5 Performers You Must See At Houston Grand Opera’s 2017-18 Season

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Everyone’s busy and sometimes figuring out what opera you should go see can be quite a challenging decision to make. There is always so much to see in so many places, but unfortunately never enough time. While every opera house undeniably packs their schedule with “Must See” productions, there are some that simply generate more excitement for different reasons. No {…}

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Everything You Need to Know About Houston Grand Opera 2017-18 Season

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The Houston Grand Opera announced its 2017-18 season Thursday with opening night featuring Verdi’s “La Traviata.” In sum, there will be seven operas overall between October 20, 2017 and May 11, including one World Premiere. The 2017 Operas “La Traviata” opens the season for seven performances with Albina Shagimuratova. This will be the soprano’s fourth run of the work in {…}

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Where & When to Catch Lyric Opera of Chicago Performance ‘Bel Canto’ On Public Television

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A few years ago, Jimmy Lopez’s “Bel Canto” finally got its world premiere in Chicago. Despite solid reviews and general popularity, few got a chance to see it unless they traveled to Illinois to check out the new big hit. On Friday, Jan. 13, all of America will be watching as the opera gets broadcast on PBS’s Great Performances series {…}

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A Philip Glass Opera Confirmed For Metropolitan Opera Premiere in 2019

Operalia Headed Back to Asia in 2018

Frederica Von Stade & Her Collaboration With Jake Heggie

12 Modern Operas That Yannick Nézet-Séguin Must Bring to the Metropolitan Opera

The Most Famous Met National Council Audition Winners Of the Past

Everything You Need to Know About Opera Philadelphia’s 2017-18 Season

The 5 Performers You Must See At Houston Grand Opera’s 2017-18 Season

Everything You Need to Know About Houston Grand Opera 2017-18 Season

Where & When to Catch Lyric Opera of Chicago Performance ‘Bel Canto’ On Public Television