Teatro San Carlo to Broadcast Opening Night ‘Rusalka’ with Asmik Grigorian

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(Credit: © Luciano Romano) Rai5 is set to present the Teatro San Carlo’s opening night production of Dvořák’s “Rusalka.” Rai Cultura will produce the recording which will be shown at 7:15 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2024. The production will be directed by Dmitri Tcherniakov and conducted by Dan Ettinger. Asmik Grigorian will star in the title role alongside Adam Smith as the {…}

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Ukrainian Bass Alexander Tsymbaluk Speaks Out About Ildar Abdrazakov’s Inclusion at the Teatro San Carlo

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Ukrainian bass Alexander Tsymbaluk is responding to the Teatro San Carlo’s decision to hire Ildar Abdrazakov for its upcoming production of Verdi’s “Don Carlo.” Tsymbaluk, who is slated to perform with the Russian bass and Putin supporter told the Huffington Post, “I am still in a state of shock over the theater’s decision to invite Ildar Abdrazakov for the production of {…}

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Palau de Les Arts to Resume Concerts Following Historic Floodings

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The Palau de les Arts in Valencia has announced that it will resume its programming this weekend following a number of postponements and cancelations. The company said, “In Les Arts, from the greatest respect and solidarity with all the people affected by DANA, we resume the shows planned for this week. With the spirit of showing our support through culture, {…}

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Lyric Opera of Chicago Presents Special Events for ‘Blue’ Premiere

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(Photo credit: Clärchen & Matthias Baus/Dutch National Opera) Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson’s “Blue” makes its Lyric Opera of Chicago premiere from Nov. 16 to Dec. 1. The company has announced special events to take place in conjunction with the opera. Lyric Unlimited, Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Learning and Civic Engagement department, invites the public into spaces of reflection, healing, {…}

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Ian Bostridge, Huw Montague Rendall, Louise Alder, & Mauro Peter Star in Bliss International Song Series’ 2024/25 Season

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The Bliss International Song Series announces its 2024-25 season, curated by Musician in Residence and Bye-Fellow at Pembroke College, Cambridge, Joseph Middleton. All performance take place in the Auditorium at Pembroke College, and start at 7.30 p.m. Tenor Ian Bostridge CBE and Middleton present an all-Schubert program to open the season. Performance Date: November 7, 2024 Baritone Huw Montague Rendall {…}

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Götz Friedrich Prize of the Deutsche Oper Berlin Opens 2024/25 Applications

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Applications for the 2024-25 Götz Friedrich Prize of the Deutsche Oper Berlin for directing works are open. The prize will be awarded to new German-language productions that premiered in public or private theatre in the 2024/25 season. Participating directors must be under the age of 35. Applications should include the director’s curriculum vitae, the name of the staged work, the {…}

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Elīna Garanča Will Not Perform in Teatro de la Maestranza’s ‘Carmen’

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Elīna Garanča will not perform during the 2024-25 season at the Teatro de la Maestranza in Seville, Spain. In a letter obtained by Diario de Sevilla from the mezzo-soprano’s press team, Garanča clarifies that she never signed a contract for the performances of “Carmen” on June 13, 15, and 17, 2025 and that she has dates for another theater during {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Cast Changes for ‘Turandot’ & ‘Macbeth’

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced cast changes for its productions of “Turandot” and “Macbeth.” The company noted that Saioa Hernandez will take over the title role, replacing Sondra Radvanovsky. Meanwhile, Radvanovsky has withdrawn from the role of Lady Macbeth and Anastasia Bartoli will sing it making her company debut in her stead. Hernandez recently performed the title role of “Turandot” {…}

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Iago Campello Appointed Associate Artist Manager at Intermusica

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Iago Campello is set to join Intermusica as the Associate Artist Manager of Vocal and Opera. Campello’s role begins on Sept. 2. He will work alongside the new Head of Vocal and Opera Nathan Morrison on a list of singers to be announced over the next few months. Iago Campello Álvarez is a pianist and artist administrator. At age 12, he {…}

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Teatro San Carlo to Broadcast Opening Night ‘Rusalka’ with Asmik Grigorian

Ukrainian Bass Alexander Tsymbaluk Speaks Out About Ildar Abdrazakov’s Inclusion at the Teatro San Carlo

Palau de Les Arts to Resume Concerts Following Historic Floodings

Lyric Opera of Chicago Presents Special Events for ‘Blue’ Premiere

Ian Bostridge, Huw Montague Rendall, Louise Alder, & Mauro Peter Star in Bliss International Song Series’ 2024/25 Season

Götz Friedrich Prize of the Deutsche Oper Berlin Opens 2024/25 Applications

Elīna Garanča Will Not Perform in Teatro de la Maestranza’s ‘Carmen’

Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Cast Changes for ‘Turandot’ & ‘Macbeth’

Iago Campello Appointed Associate Artist Manager at Intermusica