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Carlos Alvarez, Saimir Pirgu & Irene Theorin Headline The New National Theatre, Tokyo’s 2018-19 Season

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The New National Theatre, Tokyo has announced its 2018-19 season featuring 10 operas, including four new productions. New Productions  The season opens with Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” in a new production by William Kentridge originally showcased at La Monnaie and Aix-en Provence. Roland Boer conducts a cast that includes Sava Vemic, Steve Davislim, Yasui Yoko, and Hayashi Masako Performance Dates: {…}

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Myung-Whun Chung Cancels ‘La Bohème’ At Teatro La Fenice

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Myung-Whun Chung has canceled his participation in Teatro La Fenice’s upcoming performances of Puccini’s “La Bohème,” scheduled for March 16-25, 2018. According to a press release, the conductor has canceled due to a car accident and is currently in recovery at the recommendation of his doctors. Chung will return to La Fenice for Verdi’s ‘Macbeth” in November and will lead the {…}

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Rossini Opera Festival 2017 Season: Nino Machaidze, Ildar Abdrazakov and Nicola Alaimo Headline New Season

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The Rossini Opera Festival has announced its 2017 summer season, featuring a mix of rare works by the famed Bel Canto composer. The season opens on August 10 with “Le Siège de Corinthe” starring Nino Machaidze, Alex Esposito and John Irwin. Robert Abbado will conduct a new production by La Fura dels Baus. The opera, which Beverly Sills is recognized for {…}

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Luciano Ganci Headlines Macerata Opera Festival’s ‘Aida’

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(Credit: Sergio Roma) On July 23, Luciano Ganci will return to the the Macerata Opera Festival for the second consecutive year.  Ganci will take on the role of Radamès in the opening performance of “Aida,” marking his Italian debut in the role. He will be directed by stage director Valentina Carrasco and conducted by Francesco Lanzillotta. The production will also star {…}

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Opera Australia Announces Digital ‘Aida’ Production In Brisbane

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Opera Australia and Opera Queensland have announced that they will co-present Davide Livermore’s critically acclaimed digital production of Verdi’s “Aida” alongside the Ring Cycle in 2020 at Queensland Performing Arts Centre. The celebrated production conveys the scale, depth, and magnificence demanded by this monumental opera using the same integrated digital technologies as the upcoming Ring Cycle. Opera Australia’s Artistic Director {…}