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Matthew Polenzani & Sonya Yoncheva Lead Metropolitan Opera’s New ‘Don Carlos’

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(Credit: Zenith Richards / Met Opera) On Feb. 28, the Metropolitan Opera will present the original five-act French version of Verdi’s “Don Carlos” for the first time in the company’s history. The opera, which will be presented eight times through March 26, will be directed by Sir. David McVicar in his 11th Met production and conducted by Met Music Director {…}
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Opernhaus Zürich 2020-21 Review: Lucia di Lammermoor

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As the COVID crisis ‘winds down’ due to the vaccine rollout and the health measures taken this past year, opera houses around the world are finally opening their doors to once again present live opera. Every theater is different and has to therefore find different solutions to address the health measures. Social distancing in the audience is a must, though {…}
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Opernhaus Zürich Announces Cast Change for 2021-22 Season’s ‘Il Trovatore’

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Opernhaus Zürich has announced a cast change for its fall performances of “Il Trovatore.” The company announced that Agnieszka Rehlis will now sing the role of Azucena replacing Anita Rachvelishvili, who was forced to cancel due to pregnancy. Rehlis is a Polish mezzo who is set to perform Amneris in “Aida” at Opera Australia, Savonlinna Festival, and the Teatro di San {…}
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Everything You Need to Know About the Metropolitan Opera’s At-Home Gala

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The Metropolitan Opera’s At Home Gala is undeniably one of the most hotly anticipated event since the social distancing measures kicked off just a little over one month ago. The event is set to feature close to 40 artists from around the world and recent reports indicate that a great deal of preparation has gone into making this a memorable {…}
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Metropolitan Opera to Offer Up ‘Nightly Met Opera Streams’

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UPDATE: Here are the schedules for  Week 8 Week 9 In an effort to continue providing opera to its audience members, the Met Opera will host “Nightly Met Opera Streams” on its official website to audiences worldwide. These free streams will present encores of past performances from its famed Live in HD series. The encore presentations will begin at 7:30 {…}
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Metropolitan Opera 2019-20 Review: Der Rosenkavalier

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(Credit: Karen Almond / Metropolitan Opera) A debutante. The return of a singer for the first time in eight years. A rising star finally getting a true standout role. A bass-baritone reprising his star-making turn. And one of the great living conductors also making a vital return. These were the main pieces that came together, among others, for what has {…}
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Metropolitan Opera 50th Anniversary Gala: What the Stars Wore To The Gala

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Ever wonder what the stars of the opera world wear on the fancy red carpets? Well, here we put together a list of what some of the opera’s greatest stars wore to the Metropolitan Opera’s 50th-anniversary gala! Check it out. Anna Netrebko wore a purple Zac Posen Gown accompanied by the designer himself. The soprano has been dressed several times {…}
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Metropolitan Opera 50th Anniversary Gala As Seen Backstage

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The Metropolitan Opera 50th anniversary Gala promised to be a night filled with glamour and star power that reunited some of opera’s greatest singers on the same stage. It was a night that included some of the most popular pieces in the repertoire as well as some lesser known music that highlighted the Met’s growing and diverse repertoire. On many {…}

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