Martina Myskohlid Joins IMG Artists

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Mezzo-soprano Martina Myskohlid has joined the roster of IMG Artists. Myskohlid will be represented by Senior Artist Manager Callan Coughlan. Myskohlid is a current member of the studio at the Dutch National Opera where she has performed such roles as Dido in Purcell’s “Dido and Aeneas” and Countess Ceprano in Damiano Michieletto’s production of “Rigoletto.” Additionally, this season she is covering {…}

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Serena Saenz Postpones Barcelona Concert

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Serena Saenz has postponed her concert at the Palau de la Musica Catalana due to illness. The concert was set for Feb. 15 at 6:30 and was set to include Vespres D’Arnadi in a program of music by Händel, Rameau, and Vivaldi. A new date will be announced and tickets will be valid for the new date. Saenz next performs {…}

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Glyndebourne to Showcase Exhibition to Honor Legacy of Designer Oliver Messel

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Starting on May 16, 2025, Glyndebourne will open an exhibition to honor the legacy of Oliver Messel. “Oliver Messel: Designer, Maker, Influencer” will mark the 75th anniversary since Messel designed his first opera, a production of “Arabella,” for Glyndebourne. The production opened in 1950 at the Edinburgh International Festival. Between 1950-1965, he designed nine productions for the organization, including “Le {…}

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Obituary: Soprano Barbara Hoene Passes Away at 80

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(Photo credit: Matthias Creutziger) Soprano and Saxon Chamber Singer Barbara Hoene died at the age of 80. She passed away during the night of Jan. 11 and 12. Hoene was born on Feb. 4, 1944 in Cottbus. She began her career in 1966 as a soloist at the Landestheater Dessau and was engaged in the soloist ensemble of the Saxon {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Die Frau Ohne Schatten’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its Dec. 7 performance of “Die Frau ohne Schatten.” The company said, “For today’s performance of Strauss’s Die Frau ohne Schatten, the role of the Emperor will be sung by Issachah Savage.” Savage will replace the originally scheduled Russell Thomas. Savage made his Met debut in 2015 as Don Riccardo in {…}

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Artist of the Week: Emily D’Angelo

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(Credit: Ken Howard / Met Opera) On Sept. 23, the Metropolitan Opera will open its 2024-25 season. The season opening is always one of the most glamorous events of the opera season on a worldwide scale. And to commemorate the occasion this year, the company will present Jeanine Tesori’s “Grounded” to the legendary stage for the first time with an {…}

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3 Controversial Moments From Opera History

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(Credit: Marty Sohl) Throughout the entire history of opera, from its beginning in the Francophile 18th century to the American 21st, there have been numerous moments which stand out as having been controversial of their time and controversial even today due to the contentious nature of the events. If one looks to contemporary issues like Anna Netrebko’s alleged blackface while {…}

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Theater an der Wien Announces Changes to 2024-25 Season

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The Theater an der Wien has announced changes to its 2024-25 season. The company said, “After two and a half years of construction, the renovation and modernization of the Theater an der Wien has been completed and we are looking forward to celebrating the grand opening on Oct. 12, 2024. In order to guarantee a smooth interaction between the complex {…}

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Francesca Aspromonte, Deborah Cachet, Siobhan Stagg & Mauro Borgioni Headline ’48 Days Of Early Music In Herne’

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(Photo credits: Ribaltaluce Studio & Laurus Design) The lineup for “48 Days Of Early Music In Herne” has been announced. For the purposes of this article only vocal works are included. This year’s theme is “Reduce – Reuse – Recycle.” Soprano Deborah Cachet and mezzo-soprano Marianne Beate Kielland perform “Passgenau,” with the B’Rock Orchestra conducted by Cecilia Bernardini. Performance Date: {…}

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Martina Myskohlid Joins IMG Artists

Serena Saenz Postpones Barcelona Concert

Glyndebourne to Showcase Exhibition to Honor Legacy of Designer Oliver Messel

Obituary: Soprano Barbara Hoene Passes Away at 80

Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Die Frau Ohne Schatten’

Artist of the Week: Emily D’Angelo

3 Controversial Moments From Opera History

Theater an der Wien Announces Changes to 2024-25 Season

Francesca Aspromonte, Deborah Cachet, Siobhan Stagg & Mauro Borgioni Headline ’48 Days Of Early Music In Herne’