Michael Mayes, Catherine Cook, Laura Strickling Headline ‘The Parting’ Premiere At Music of Remembrance

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Music of Remembrance is set to showcase composer Tom Cipullo and librettist David Mason’s new chamber opera “The Parting” on May 19, 2019 at the Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall in Seattle. The performance, which will kick off at 7:30 p.m. local time, will feature baritone Michael Mayes alongside mezzo-soprano Catherine Cook and soprano Laura Strickling. Erich Parce will direct {…}

News

Sonya Yoncheva Cancels Performances Of ‘La Traviata’ At La Scala

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Bulgarian soprano Sonya Yoncheva has withdrawn from the final three performances of Verdi’s “La Traviata” at Teatro alla Scala on March 12, 14, & 17, 2019, according to the company’s website. Yoncheva will be replaced in the role of Violetta by soprano Angel Blue. Blue has recently sung the role with both the Royal Opera House and Manitoba Opera. Other {…}

Artist of the Week, News

Artist Of The Week: Joyce El-Khoury

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Elisabetta in “Roberto Devereux” is considered one of the most demanding roles in the soprano repertory and has always been a major measuring stick for leading Bel canto sopranos. Now, Joyce El-Khoury will take on the challenging role and look to make her mark. With her upcoming portrayal of Elisabetta at the Welsh National Opera, El-Khoury will continue to explore the Donizetti Tudor {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Interview: Soprano Meghan Picerno’s Balancing Act

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Throughout history, many opera stars have managed to make the crossover to Broadway and musical theatre, enjoying successful careers in both. Most recently, Renée Fleming earned raves for her work in “Carousel” on Broadway. Paolo Szot is another in recent years who has also managed a successful development in both arenas as well. Coloratura soprano Meghan Picerno is another taking {…}

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Artist Of The Week: Sasha Cooke Creates The Role Of ‘Marnie’

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Sasha Cooke is one the great exponents of modern music, creating some of the most memorable interpretations of 21st-century music in operas like “As One,” “Doctor Atomic,” “Everest,” and “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs.” This week she creates another role as the iconic Marnie in Nico Muhly’s new work based on the acclaimed novel by Winston Graham at the English National {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews, Prague Summer Nights

Q&A: Artistic Director John Nardolillo On Working With Young Singers & Mozart At Prague Summer Nights

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The Prague Summer Nights is underway and OperaWire will be providing extensive coverage of the showcase. Produced by Classical Movements, the festival seeks to promote young artists with John Nardilillo as its artistic director and conductor. Nardolillo has appeared with numerous orchestras including the Seattle, San Francisco, Detroit, Atlanta, Dallas, National, Utah, Columbus, Oregon, Fort Worth, Alabama, North Carolina, Toledo, Vermont {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

‘Traviata Tour’ – Corinne Winters on Singing Verdi’s Iconic Heroine Three Times in 2017 [Exclusive]

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Violetta, the heroine of Verdi’s “La Traviata,” is one of the iconic roles of the operatic repertoire, the measuring stick by which almost all sopranos are judged. Singing the role for many is an indication for them that they have “arrived” in the opera world. It is so imbued with depth and intensity that years and years of performance reveal {…}

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