Thomas Oliemans Steps into the Cast of ‘Hänsel und Gretel’ at Staatsoper Berlin

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(Photo Credit: Marco Borggreve) The Staatsoper unter der Linden has announced that Dutch baritone Thomas Oliemans will perform the role of Peter in Humperdinck’s “Hänsel und Gretel” on Jan. 7, 2021. Oliemans will replace German baritone Roman Trekel. Oliemans will join a cast that includes Michaela Schuster in the role of Gertrud, Stephan Rügamer as the Wicked Witch, Natalia Skrycka {…}

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Sylvia McNair Among Headlines of Princeton Festival’s ‘Virtually Yours’ Streaming Slate

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The Princeton Festival has announced its online festival entitled “Virtually Yours.” The showcase, which kicks off on June 1 and runs through June 28, will feature live and recorded performances of all kinds of music, as well as educational presentations, every single day during that timeframe. “When the coronavirus threat forced cancellation of our regular season, we responded by creating {…}

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Joyce DiDonato & Diana Damrau Headline New CD/DVD Releases (Week Of 1/27)

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This week there are new releases from a recent Grammy winner, a Cardiff winner, and two well-known artists performing songs. Agrippina Coming off her Grammy win, Joyce DiDonato brings her acclaimed interpretation of Handel’s opera “Agrippina” in a complete CD recording. Performing alongside Maxim Emelyanychev, Chief Conductor of Il Pomo d’Oro, DiDonato is joined by a cast that also includes {…}

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Obituary: Renown Contralto Yeoryia Megremis Passes Away

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Greek contralto Yeoryia Megremis has died. The acclaimed singer graduated from the University of Indiana with a major in opera and won first prize in vocal and operatic studies at the Athens Conservatory in Greece. Following her studies in Greece, the singer competed at the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions where she won the Regional Auditions and made a successful New {…}

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Latonia Moore & Ryan Speedo Green Headline George London Foundation’s Recital

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(Credit: Courtesy of the George London Foundation) The George London Foundation will open its 2019-20 season with Latonia Moore and Ryan Speedo Green The recital is set to feature Ken Noda at the piano in music by Boito, Duparc, Hahn, Liszt, Quilter, Wolf, Wagner, Verdi, Beethoven, and Mahler. Both singers are slated to appear in the cast of the Metropolitan {…}

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Artist Profile: Simon Estes, Legendary Bass-Baritone

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Simon Estes, born on March 2, 1938, is a legendary bass-baritone. Born in Iowa, his father was a coal miner and his grandfather was a former slave. His early musical experiences were at the local Baptist church that his family attended. He entered the University of Iowa and was destined to study psychology and religion but ultimately switched to voice. {…}

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Obituary: Latvian Director Andrejs Žagars Passes Away At 60

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The Latvian opera director Andrejs Žagars has died after a long illness. Born on Oct. 16, 1958, Žagars began working in theater and then eventually transitioned to film He went on to act in numerous feature films before opening up several cafes in Riga. In 1996, the Latvian entrepreneur was then appointed to the post of director of the Latvian {…}

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Interview: Bass-Baritone Mark Steven Doss On His Journey To A Grammy, The Big Stage & Spiritual Fulfillment

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Mark S. Doss is an artist recognized for his wide range, not just in his roles, but in his life experience. The singer has performed with the major orchestras of San Francisco, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago, and Toronto. Additionally, he has sung 95 roles with more than 60 major opera companies around the world including Milan’s Teatro alla Scala, the Vienna State Opera, London’s Covent Garden, San Francisco Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and the Canadian Opera Company.

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CD / DVD Releases – Week of Nov. 5

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Three exciting releases are set for this week. The first comes from one of the most exciting divas performing today while the other two come from recent acclaimed performances. One includes the final installment of the Ring Cycle. Here is what we recommend this weekend! Spirito Marina Rebeka releases her third solo album for the newly created label Prima Classic. The {…}

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Thomas Oliemans Steps into the Cast of ‘Hänsel und Gretel’ at Staatsoper Berlin

Sylvia McNair Among Headlines of Princeton Festival’s ‘Virtually Yours’ Streaming Slate

Joyce DiDonato & Diana Damrau Headline New CD/DVD Releases (Week Of 1/27)

Obituary: Renown Contralto Yeoryia Megremis Passes Away

Latonia Moore & Ryan Speedo Green Headline George London Foundation’s Recital

Artist Profile: Simon Estes, Legendary Bass-Baritone

Obituary: Latvian Director Andrejs Žagars Passes Away At 60

Interview: Bass-Baritone Mark Steven Doss On His Journey To A Grammy, The Big Stage & Spiritual Fulfillment

CD / DVD Releases – Week of Nov. 5