6 Stars To See At The Teatro Alla Scala 2017-18 Season

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The Teatro alla Scala has a very exciting season full of surprising works. But of course, at the end of the day, the most exciting thing about the new season is the star casting. These six stars in particular should not be missed, as some are making important role debuts while others are announcing themselves in new repertoire. Ailyn Pérez For years Ailyn Pérez {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann & the Other Opera Stars Who Have Featured At The Champions League Final

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Those in the opera world might not be privy to the fact that this weekend marks the final of the UEFA Champions League which will showcase Real Madrid and Juventus fighting for the big title. And while the Cristiano Ronaldos and Gianluigi Buffons of the world will be the spotlight during the match, the ceremony preceding it will feature something {…}

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The 6 Most Exciting Productions Of La Scala’s 2017-18 Season

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La Scala’s 2017-18 season was announced on Wednesday. As with every major season announcement, there is no doubt that some productions resonate more than others among the legendary house’s upcoming offerings. Here are our most hotly anticipated productions of 2017-18. Andrea Chénier There is no doubt that anything Anna Netrebko touches these days almost always turns to gold. And we can’t {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Sonya Yoncheva, And Francesco Meli Headline Starry Teatro Alla Scala 2017-18 Season

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The Teatro alla Scala has announced its 2017-18 season. The season opens with Giordano’s “Andrea Chénier” starring Anna Netrebko, Yusif Eyvazov, and Luca Salsi. Riccardo Chailly and Mario Martone direct the production, which opens on Dec. 7, 2017. On Jan. 11, 2018, Cornelius Obonya and Carolin Pienkos direct a new production of Strauss’ “Die Fledermaus” starring Eva Mei, Markus Werba, {…}

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Social Media Roundup (5/19-26): Anna Netrebko Visits A Historic Locale, Lawrence Brownlee Gets His Game On

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While many people in the US starve for opera in the summer, some of the world’s top singers are still very active. Here is a look at what the great artists are up to. Anna Netrebko spent some time in one of Paris’ famous and historic hotspots. Все в Мулен Руж! Everyone to Moulin Rouge!!!!! A post shared by @anna_netrebko_yusi_tiago {…}

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Olga Peretyatko’s Long-Standing Relationship with Rossini

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Olga Peretyatko, born on May 21, 1980, is one of in-demand coloratura sopranos of her time. She is currently dominating the role of Gilda in Verdi’s “Rigoletto,” Violetta in Verdi’s “La Traviata” and Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor.” However, before Olga Peretyatko was a huge star in the opera world the soprano was a household name at the Rossini Opera Festival {…}

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Opera Awards 2017 Winners: Lawrence Brownlee and Anna Netrebko Win Top Awards

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The International Opera Awards were presented on May 7, 2017, at the London Coliseum, celebrating the best in Opera. The year’s big winner went to Opéra de Lyon as it won Company of the Year beating out Houston Grand Opera, Oper Stuttgart, Opera Vlaanderen, Royal Opera House, and the Teatro alla Scala. Anna Netrebko, who was headlining the Metropolitan Opera’s 50th Anniversary gala, {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 50th Anniversary Gala: The 50 Iconic Figures Of The New House

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We have gone through emotional anecdotes. We sifted through some of the essential nights in the new house’s history. Now we turn to the people that have made it great. In compiling a list of the 50 most influential people in the history of the new house, we realized rather early on that we would be leaving many people out {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 50th Anniversary Gala: 50 Iconic & Historic Moments From the New House

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The Metropolitan Opera celebrates its 50th anniversary Sunday with a massive gala featuring the greatest stars in opera. The company, which moved to Lincoln Center in 1966, is among the most renowned opera institutions in the world, a place where the greatest of all singers commune on one of the biggest stages in one of the biggest theaters. A few {…}

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6 Stars To See At The Teatro Alla Scala 2017-18 Season

Jonas Kaufmann & the Other Opera Stars Who Have Featured At The Champions League Final

The 6 Most Exciting Productions Of La Scala’s 2017-18 Season

Anna Netrebko, Sonya Yoncheva, And Francesco Meli Headline Starry Teatro Alla Scala 2017-18 Season

Social Media Roundup (5/19-26): Anna Netrebko Visits A Historic Locale, Lawrence Brownlee Gets His Game On

Olga Peretyatko’s Long-Standing Relationship with Rossini

Opera Awards 2017 Winners: Lawrence Brownlee and Anna Netrebko Win Top Awards

Metropolitan Opera 50th Anniversary Gala: The 50 Iconic Figures Of The New House

Metropolitan Opera 50th Anniversary Gala: 50 Iconic & Historic Moments From the New House