Leonardo Capalbo & Ainhoa Arteta Headline Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – International

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This weekend we look at festivals and numerous seasons coming to a close. There are some rarely performed works and some masterpieces from some up and coming singers. Here is a look! Krol Roger – Oper Frankfurt, Germany Sylvain Cambreling conducts Johannes Erath’s production of Szymanowksi’s monumental work. The production is set to star Łukasz Goliński, Sydney Mancasola, Gerard Schneider, and AJ Glueckert. There will {…}

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Adela Zaharia & Liana Aleksanyan Headline Deutsche Oper Am Rhein 2019-20 Season

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The Deutsche Oper Am Rhein has announced its new season featuring 29 productions including 10 new productions, and a full Ring Cycle. New Productions Two casts highlight Gound’s “Roméo et Juliette” in a new production by Philipp Westerbarkei. Luiza Fatyol and Sylvia Hamvasi share the role of Juliette, while Ovidiu Purcel and Gustavo de Gennaro alternate as Roméo. David Crescenzi and Marie Jacquot conduct. Performance Dates: {…}

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Magdalena Kožená, Michael Spyres & Eric Cutler Hightlight La Monnaie’s 2019-20 Season

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La Monnaie du Mont has announced its 2019-20 season showcasing two world premieres, Mozart’s Da Ponte trilogy and two Joan of Arc operas. The season will also see a celebration of Offenbach, as well as a number of recitals from some of the leading artists in opera. The seasons opens with Pascal Dusapin’s “Macbeth Underworld.” The new opera adapted from {…}

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Colomer’s ‘Dulcinea XL’ To World Premiere With LA Grand Ensemble

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On Jan. 30, 2019, composer Juan J. Colomer’s “Dulcinea XL” will have its world premiere in Los Angeles’ Colburn School. The new work will offer a unique take on “Don Quixote” with an emphasis on such themes as self-acceptance, karma, mistaken identity, body image, and honor. The performance will be supported by LA Grand Ensemble with Ignazio Terrasi conducting the {…}

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Maria Agresta, René Barbera & Lisette Oropesa Lead Teatro Dell’Opera Di Roma

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The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma has announced its 2018-19 season featuring numerous new productions and a number of up and coming singers. New Productions The season opens with a new production of Verdi’s beloved “Rigoletto.” Daniele Gatti conducts the new production by Daniele Abbado. Ismael Jordi, Roberto Frontali, Lisette Oropesa, Riccardo Zanellato and Alisa Kolosova lead the illustrious cast of performers. Performance Dates: Dec. 2-18, 2018 Maria Agresta {…}

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Adela Zaharia, Linda Watson & Karine Babajanyan Lead Deutsche Oper Am Rhein’s 2018-19 Seson

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The Deutsche Oper am Rhein has announced its 2018-19 season, featuring 10 new productions and a number of rising stars. The season will also include a number of opera favorites, rarely performed works, and modern masterpieces. Here is a look. Premieres Suzanne Andrade and Esme Appleton direct a new double bill featuring Stravinsky’s “Petrushka” and Ravel’s “L’Enfant et Les Sortileges.” Tiago Alexandre Fonseca, Pauliina {…}

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Carlos Alvarez, Ainhoa Arteta & Sabina Puertolas Headline Teatro Del La Zarzuela’s 2018-19 Season

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The Teatro de la Zarzuela has announced its 2018-19 season featuring a number of favorites and international stars. The season will also include concerts and recitals by some of the world’s greatest singers. Productions Pablo Sorozabal’s “Katiuska” opens the season with Guillermo Garcia Calvo conducting Ainhoa Arteta, Rocio Ignacio, and Maite Alberola sharing the title role. Carlos Alvarez, Ángel Odena, Jorge {…}

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Opera Profile: Massenet’s ‘Don Quichotte’

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First premiering at the Opera de Monte-Carlo on February 19, 1910, “Don Quichotte” is one of many adaptations drawing from Cervantes’ classic novel. Although prominent figures, such as Purcell and Strauss, have composed music to accompany performances of the famous tale, it is Massenet’s “Don Quichotte” that has enjoyed lasting success over the years. The work was composed at towards {…}

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Weekend Preview – International(3/10-12): Jonas Kaufmann and Anja Harteros Lead New ‘Andrea Chenier;’ Anna Netrebko Returns to ‘La Traviata

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Strauss and Wagner will dominate in some of the top theaters this weekend. Additionally, a new production of Giordano’s “Andrea Chenier” will open to a sold out house will Anna Netrebko will return to one of her signature roles. Austria The Vienna State Opera kicks off the weekend with Strauss’ “Arabella.” The opera is headlined by a cast that includes {…}

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Leonardo Capalbo & Ainhoa Arteta Headline Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – International

Adela Zaharia & Liana Aleksanyan Headline Deutsche Oper Am Rhein 2019-20 Season

Magdalena Kožená, Michael Spyres & Eric Cutler Hightlight La Monnaie’s 2019-20 Season

Colomer’s ‘Dulcinea XL’ To World Premiere With LA Grand Ensemble

Maria Agresta, René Barbera & Lisette Oropesa Lead Teatro Dell’Opera Di Roma

Adela Zaharia, Linda Watson & Karine Babajanyan Lead Deutsche Oper Am Rhein’s 2018-19 Seson

Carlos Alvarez, Ainhoa Arteta & Sabina Puertolas Headline Teatro Del La Zarzuela’s 2018-19 Season

Opera Profile: Massenet’s ‘Don Quichotte’

Weekend Preview – International(3/10-12): Jonas Kaufmann and Anja Harteros Lead New ‘Andrea Chenier;’ Anna Netrebko Returns to ‘La Traviata