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Kangmin Justin Kim Makes History As First Male Cherubino At Royal Opera

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Kangmin Justin Kim made history in Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” by becoming the first male singer to interpret the iconic role of Cherubino at the Royal Opera House. Kim sang his first Cherubino on June 29 and said, “Being the first male singer to sing Cherubino at ROH Covent Garden is a great honor and privilege, and I am truly {…}

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Teatro Verdi Trieste 2018-19 Season Review: Madama Butterfly

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In Gilbert and Sullivan’s 1881 operetta “Patience,” the Oscar Wilde parody character Reginald Bunthorne boasts “I do not care for all one sees – that’s Japanese.” At the end of the Victorian era, the Land of the Rising Sun was an object of immense curiosity all over Western Europe and it seemed no occidental nation was immune to the craze {…}

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Nelly Miricioiu Headlines Virginia Zeani Royal Opera Festival 2019

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The Virginia Zeani Royal Opera Festival (Festivalul Regal de Opera) has announced details of its third edition, which will take place May 31 – Jul. 7, 2019. Events will be held at Palace of Culture in Târgu Mureș, the Hungarian Opera of Cluj, or The Culture House of Reghin, Romania. Vladimir Lungu will serve as Principal Conductor. L’Assoluta Virginia Zeani {…}

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Theater an der Wien 2018-19 Season Review: Der Freischütz

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In non-German speaking countries, Carl Maria von Weber’s 1821 opera “Der Freischütz” is a bit of a seltener Vogel. In the past five years, apart from Matthias Hartmann’s memorable production at La Scala in 2017 and Mark Elder’s concert version at the Royal Festival Hall the year before, Anglophone audiences remain largely unexposed to this groundbreaking romantic German opera. The {…}

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Teatro Real de Madrid 2018-19 Review: Zarzuela Recital Featuring Jose Bros & Ruth Iniesta

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José Bros, a highly regarded Spanish tenor, chose to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his opera debut with a recital of Zarzuela pieces. He was joined by rising soprano Ruth Iniesta, who happens to be currently performing the role of “Nannetta” in Verdi’s “Falstaff” at the same stage. The two sang an equal number of Zarzuela arias and shared the {…}

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How To Watch ‘Faust’ From The Royal Opera House In Cinemas

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On April 30, 2019, the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden will showcase its revival of “Faust” in cinemas.” The production, which was originally directed by David McVicar, stars Michael Fabiano in the title role. Irina Lungu is his beloved Marguerite, while Erwin Schrott is Méphistophélès. Other cast members include Stéphane Degout, Marta Fontanais-Simmons, and Carole Wilson, among others. Dan Ettinger {…}

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Q & A: Rosetta Cucchi On Taking Over As Artistic Director Of Wexford Festival Opera & Working With Singers & Music

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In 1995, a young Rosetta Cucchi first walked through the door of the Theatre Royal in Wexford, home of the Wexford Festival Opera, beginning an association, which almost 25 years later, is still going strong, having just been been appointed as the company’s Artistic Director. Cucchi will take over the running of the festival from 2020, replacing David Agler, who {…}