Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Rigoletto’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its final performance of Verdi’s “Rigoletto.” The company said, “for tonight’s performance of Verdi’s ‘Rigoletto,’ the role of Sparafucile will now be sung by Julian Close.” He will replace John Relyea. Close made his Met debut as the Theater Manager / Banker in “Lulu” in 2015. This season he has covered {…}

IndieOpera

OperaUpClose Announces New Artistic Director

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OperaUpClose in the UK has announced that Flora McIntosh will be its new artistic director. She will take over the role for Robin Norton Hale who is set to take over the position of General Director at English Touring Opera. McIntosh, who took on an advisory role with the company as an Artistic Associate in 2019, is a performer, facilitator, {…}

News

Updates on Summer Festivals Canceled Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

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***We will update this article as more cancellations are announced. The coronavirus has affected a number of summer festivals. After the cancellation of the Grange Park Opera and the delay of the Glyndebourne Festival, many festivals are weighing in on the summer. The Buxton International Festival has canceled its summer festival which was scheduled for July 2 – 18, 2021. {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Director Thomas Guthrie On Utilizing Puppetry For ‘L’Orfeo’

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(Credit: Theresa Pewal) When audiences check out Monteverdi’s “L’Orfeo” on July 5 and 7, 2019 at the York Early Music Festival and LOS St. Luke’s London, they will see the iconic opera utilizing puppetry and ancient Greek theatrical techniques. Developed under director Thomas Guthrie, with the cooperation of students at Princeton University, these techniques will showcase one of the Guthrie’s {…}

Artist of the Week, News

Artist Of The Week: Daniel Brenna Brings Siegfried To The Theater An Der Wien’s New Ring Trilogy

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Daniel Brenna is one of the best-known heldentenors of his generation, singing across the world in many of the greatest theaters. His repertoire is immense and he is one of the few tenors right now regularly performing the role of Siegfried. And this week, he brings an original version of this interpretation in Vienna. Brenna will sing The Ring Trilogy {…}

Cardiff Singer of the World, News

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2017 Preview: Sioned Gwen Davies Looks To Make Host Nation Proud

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Mezzo-soprano Sioned Gwen Davies will be among one of the most watched stars in the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition. As a representative of Wales, she will not only be showcasing her talents but carrying the hopes of the host nation. Short Bio The Colwyn Bay native studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, {…}

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