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Q & A: Tenor Freddie De Tommaso on ‘Madama Butterfly,’ His Inspirations & What He’d Like to Change About the World

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(Credit: CraigGibson) Originally having trained as a baritone, Freddie De Tommaso is an Anglo-Italian tenor from Tunbridge Wells who went from working in his Father’s High Street Italian restaurant to some of the great opera houses of the world. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music and his star was launched when he won the Plácido Domingo Tenor Prize {…}

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Marion Cotillard Joins Teatro Real’s ‘Jeanne d’Arc au bûcher’

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The Teatro Real has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of Honegger’s “Jeanne d’Arc au bûcher.” The company announced that Oscar winner Marion Cotillard will take on the title role replacing the originally announced Irene Escolar. The new production by Àlex Ollé will also star Sébastien Dutrieux, Sylvia Schwartz, Elena Copons, Enkelejda Shkoza, Charles Workman, and Torben Jügens. {…}

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Major Cast Change in Paris Opera’s ‘Cendrillon’

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There will be a cast change in tonight’s performance of “Cendrillon” at the Opéra National de Paris. Samantha Hankey will step into the role of Prince Charmant, taking over for Anna Stephany. This performance represents Hankey’s company debut. She joins a cast starring Tara Erraught, Daniela Barcellona, Kathleen Kim, Charlotte Bonnet, Marion Lebègue, Lionel Lhote, Philippe Rouillon, Cyrille Lovighi, Olivier {…}

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Palau de les Arts Announces Cast Change for ‘Macbeth’

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The Palau de les Arts has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of “Macbeth.” The company noted that Carlos Álvarez was forced to withdraw from the title role due to illness. As a result, Luca Salsi and George Gagnidze will take over the performances. Salsi will perform the title role on March 31, April 3, and 10 while Gagnidze will {…}

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Nationale Opera & Ballet Makes Cast Change for ‘Tosca’

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The Nationale Opera & Ballet in Amsterdam has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of “Tosca.” The company announced that Federico De Michelis will be stepping into the role of Il Sagrestano. De Michelis was originally set to appear in the title of Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” at Virginia Opera; he has now been replaced with Erik {…}

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Théatre du Capitole Toulouse Announces Cast Change for ‘Carmen’

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The Théatre du Capitole Toulouse has announced a cast change for its performance on Jan. 29. The company noted that Michael Fabiano will sing the role of Don Jose joining a cast that includes Eva Zaïcik in the title role, Pierre-Yves Pruvot as Escamillo, and Anaïs Constans as Micaëla. The cast is rounded out by Julien Véronèse, Victor Sicard, Marie-Bénédicte Souquet, {…}

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Theater an der Wien Announces Conductor Change for ‘Tosca’

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The Theater an der Wien has announced a conductor change for its upcoming production of “Tosca.” The company noted that Ingo Metzmacher is ill and, as a result, Marc Albrecht will replace him on the podium. Albrecht, who has won several international awards, is best-known for his interpretations of Wagner, Strauss, Zemlinsky, Schreker, and Korngold. He recently won the “Conductor {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Two Cast Changes for New ‘Il Barbiere di Siviglia’ Production

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced two cast changes for its new production of Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia.” In a statement, the company said, that due to illness, two of the originally scheduled performers had to cancel. As a result, Russian mezzo-soprano Vasilisa Berzhanskaya will replace Marianne Crebassa in the role of Rosina, making her house role debut. Étienne Dupuis {…}

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Q & A: Joseph Calleja on ‘Tosca,’ Mario Lanza & the Future of Opera

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Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja is considered one of the great voices of his generation. Sometimes noted as the “Golden Voice,” he has gone on to perform diverse repertoire around the world, while recording five solo recital albums, and appearing several HD performances. Over the past years, he has started to move in the dramatic repertoire and is currently making his {…}