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Brian Jagde & Levy Sekgapane Headline New DVD/CD Releases – June 10

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Five new DVDs are set for release this week. They include four rarely performed works and one of the most popular operas in the repertoire. Here is a look. Das Wunder Der Heliane Naxos is set to release Korngold’s rarely performed opus, which was recorded at the Deutsche Oper Berlin’s 2018 festival season. The acclaimed performance stars American soprano Sara Jakubiak, {…}

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Pretty Yende Cancels Deutsche Oper Berlin Performances

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Pretty Yende has canceled her upcoming performance of Bellini’s ”La Sonnambula” at the Deutsche Oper Berlin. The soprano announced that due to health conditions she would not be able to perform the role of Amina. She said, “It grieves my heart and soul that I have to unfortunately not perform my scheduled engagements as Amina Deutsche oper Berlin due to the {…}

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Artist Profile: Montserrat Caballé, A Spanish Soprano of Legends

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Montserrat Caballé is one of the greatest Spanish singers of all time. Born on April 12, 1933 in Barcelona, Spain, she studied at the Liceu Conservatory and graduated with a gold medal in 1954. She moved to Basel where she made her professional debut in 1956; she became a major part of the company the following year. In 1962, she {…}

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British Tenor Kim Begley Retires From The Stage

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Kim Begley’s representation, HarrisonParrott, has announced that the tenor will retire from the stage. Begley has been involved in the world of theatre since the age of 19, when he was a wardrobe assistant at Chester Rep. He eventually went on to become an actor, before studying voice at Guildhall School of Music and the National Opera Studio. He performed over thirty {…}

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Artist Profile: Mezzo-Soprano Teresa Berganza, A Spanish Legend

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Mezzo-soprano Teresa Berganza is one of Spain’s great treasures. Born on March 16, 1935, Berganza studied piano and voice at the Madrid Conservatory. She was awarded the first prize for singing in 1954 and subsequently debuted a year later. In 1957, Berganza made her opera debut at the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence in “Così Fan Tutte.” Also in 1957, the mezzo made {…}

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Matthew Worth, Rhoslyn Jones, Frederica Von Stade & Marnie Breckenridge Join Faculty At San Francisco Conservatory Of Music

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Four singers have recently joined the voice faculty at San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM). Baritone Matthew Worth has been appointed to SFCM’s voice faculty, and is set to lead a full studio. According to the press release, both SFCM President David H. Stull and Voice Department Chair César Ulloa are thrilled to welcome Worth to the team. “His artistic {…}