Angela Gheorghiu, Magdalena Kožená, Sabine Devieilhe, Brian Mulligan, Jennifer Holloway, & Gaëlle Arquez Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week, audiences will be able to hear several rarely performed baroque works as well as a Wagner work and a celebration of Angela Gheorghiu’s landmark recordings. Arvo Pärt: And I heard a voice Estonian vocal ensemble Vox Clamantis and their leader Jaan-Eik Tulve release a {…}

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Valerie Eickhoff Joins Intermusica for Management

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(Credit: Kiki Liu) German mezzo-soprano Valerie Eickhoff has joined the Intermusica’s Vocal & Opera roster for worldwide management. Eickhoff is the winner of the 2024 Opus Klassik New Talent of the Year and was the subject of Juliane Sauter’s documentary film “Primadonna or Nothing,” alongside Renata Scotto and Angel Blue. The mezzo has performed at the Bayerische Staatsoper, Royal Danish {…}

Special Features

Editorial: Does The Metropolitan Opera’s General Manager Have a Russia Problem?

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(Credit: Jonathan Tichler / Met Opera) At the start of the War in Ukraine, General Manager Peter Gelb made a proclamation, “We can no longer engage with artists or institutions that support Putin or are supported by him—not until the invasion and killing has been stopped, order has been restored, and restitutions have been made.” The statement was clear as {…}

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Obituary: Tenor David Rendall Dies at 76

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On July 21, 2025, English tenor David Rendall died at the age of 76. Born on Oct. 11, 1948, Rendall sang in a skiffle group while in secondary school and was “discovered” while working at the BBC, sorting records for Desert Island Discs. A producer for the show heard him singing “Questa o quella” from “Rigoletto” and suggested he study. {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Anna Netrebko, Edgardo Rocha, Zuzana Marková & Giuseppina Bridelli Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back to another look at the latest CD and DVD releases of the week. This week audiences will get a new release from Anna Netrebko for the first time in two years, a world premiere video recording of a rare work by Donizetti, and a complete performance of a Bach work on YouTube. Giacomo Puccini: Turandot Anna Netrebko’s acclaimed {…}

Season Announcement

Kate Lindsay, Ben Bliss, Emily Pogorelc, Will Liverman, Theo Hoffmann, Amanda Forsythe Headline Washington Concert Opera’s 2025-26 Season

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Washington Concert Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. First up is “Iphigénie en Tauride.” The cast includes Kate Lindsey, Theo Hoffman, John Moore, and Fran Daniel Laucerica. Performance Date: Nov. 23, 2025 Next up is “Les pêcheurs de perles,” starring Emily Pogorelc, Will Liverman, and Duke Kim. Performance Date: March 14, 2026 The season ends with “Idomeneo,” headlined by Ben Bliss and {…}

Interviews

Q & A: Serge Dorny, the Bayerische Staatsoper’s Intendant, on the 150th Munich Opera Festival

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Before Bayreuth welcomed its first pilgrims or Verona set its spectacles under the stars, Munich had already begun its tradition of celebrating opera each summer. Founded in 1875 under the patronage of King Ludwig II, the Münchner Opernfestspiele is the world’s oldest continuously running opera festival. The festival’s 150th edition, which runs through July 31 offers an ambitious mix of {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Tenor Alek Shrader on Joining the Merola Opera Program’s Staff & His Shift in Career Focus

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It’s been a busy summer for tenor Alek Shrader. He’s coming off a run of “Idomeno” as Arbace at the San Francisco Opera. He’s going to direct “Così fan tutte” in San Jose. He has a Manetti-Shrem performance in Napa Valley. And just recently it was announced that he was joining the staff of the Merola Opera Program. Shrader, who {…}

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TAPA Announces 2025 Dora Mavor Moore Award Nominations

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The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced all nominations for the 45th Anniversary Dora Mavor Moore Awards presented by the Romano D’Andrea Foundation. This year there were 225 nominations across 43 gender-inclusive award categories within seven divisions reflecting the remarkable artistry of the 2024-25 season. This year’s nominations encompass 81 shows from 59 registered companies. The Awards will {…}

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Angela Gheorghiu, Magdalena Kožená, Sabine Devieilhe, Brian Mulligan, Jennifer Holloway, & Gaëlle Arquez Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Valerie Eickhoff Joins Intermusica for Management

Editorial: Does The Metropolitan Opera’s General Manager Have a Russia Problem?

Obituary: Tenor David Rendall Dies at 76

Anna Netrebko, Edgardo Rocha, Zuzana Marková & Giuseppina Bridelli Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Kate Lindsay, Ben Bliss, Emily Pogorelc, Will Liverman, Theo Hoffmann, Amanda Forsythe Headline Washington Concert Opera’s 2025-26 Season

Q & A: Serge Dorny, the Bayerische Staatsoper’s Intendant, on the 150th Munich Opera Festival

Q & A: Tenor Alek Shrader on Joining the Merola Opera Program’s Staff & His Shift in Career Focus

TAPA Announces 2025 Dora Mavor Moore Award Nominations