Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Norma’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its production of “Norma” on March 17. The company said that Angela Meade will sing the title role of Bellini’s masterpiece replacing Sonya Yoncheva. Meade performed the title role in David McVicar’s production back in 2017. She has also performed the opera at the LA Opera. The cast change comes days {…}

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Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Change for ‘Ariodante’

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Opéra de Paris has announced a cast change for its production of “Ariodante.” The company said that Luca Pisaroni will no longer sing the role of il re di Scozia and will be replaced by Matthew Brook, who is making his Paris debut. Brook has performed all over Europe, Australia, North and South America, Far East, and has worked with conductors {…}

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Continuing to Defy Vocal Categorization – Stephanie Blythe Takes on Gianni Schicchi

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Listeners can refer to her however they wish, but Stephanie Blythe has always resisted categorizing herself as a mezzo-soprano, an alto, a contralto, or any other voice type. In her mind, she is a “vocalist.” Considering her upcoming appearances at San Diego Opera, her second foray into a role outside her gender, any attempt to categorize her voice will be {…}

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Stephanie Blythe & Laquita Mitchell Star in On Site Opera’s ‘Comedy and Tragedy Under the Stars’

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On Site Opera will present “Comedy and Tragedy Under the Stars” at Caramoor’s Venetian Theater on July 22 at 8 pm. The one-night-only performance will star Stephanie Blythe, Laquita Mitchell, and Maya Lahyani. First up, Blythe and Mitchell will share an adapted stage version of composer and librettist Rachel J. Peters’ “Lesson Plan,” which they premiered online this year via {…}

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Angela Meade, Gregory Kunde, Francesca Dotto Lead Teatro Municipale di Piacenza’s Fall 2021 Season

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Italy’s Teatro Municipale di Piacenza has announced the fall 2021 season. Here is a look at the operatic and vocal concerts. Opera The season opens with Bellini’s “Norma” starring Angela Meade, Stefano La Colla, Michele Pertusi, and Paola Gardina. Performance Dates: Oct. 20-24, 2021 Donizetti’s “Le convenienze ed inconvenienze teatrali” will star Giuliana Gianfaldoni, Nicolò Donini, Marco Filippo Romano, Paola Leoci, Silvia Beltrami, Matteo Desole, Andrea Vincenzo Bonsignore, Stefano {…}

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Opera Colorado to Present April in Paris

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Opera Colorado is set to present “April in Paris.” The free, hour-long digital program is set to feature Catherine Cook in three delightful segments that celebrate all things French. The original program features three vignettes inspired by the golden age of television. The first two segments are inspired by vintage talk and variety shows, and the final segment is a {…}

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Nicole Heaston to be Featured in Houston Grand Opera’s ‘Live from The Cullen’ Series

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On April 9, 2021, Houston Grand Opera will present April’s installment of “Live from The Cullen,” featuring a performance from soprano and HGO alumnus Nicole Heaston, set at the Wortham Theater Center. Accompanied by Richard Bado, HGO chorus master and director of artistic operations, Heaston will deliver a recital of classics from the American songbook. Heaston is a frequent collaborator {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Norma’

Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Change for ‘Ariodante’

Continuing to Defy Vocal Categorization – Stephanie Blythe Takes on Gianni Schicchi

Stephanie Blythe & Laquita Mitchell Star in On Site Opera’s ‘Comedy and Tragedy Under the Stars’

Angela Meade, Gregory Kunde, Francesca Dotto Lead Teatro Municipale di Piacenza’s Fall 2021 Season

Opera Colorado to Present April in Paris

Nicole Heaston to be Featured in Houston Grand Opera’s ‘Live from The Cullen’ Series