Francesca Sassu Takes Over ‘Norma’ At La Fundación Baluarte

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(Credit: Courtesy of La Fundación Baluarte) La Fundación Baluarte in Pamplona, Spain has announced a cast change for its upcoming performances of “Norma.” The company announced that Lianna Haroutounian would no longer be able to sing the title role due to illness. As a result, Francesca Sassu will take over performances. Sassu is a well-known Italian soprano who has performed {…}

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OperaVision 2019-20 Stream: Watch Levy Sekgapane In ‘Il Barbiere di Siviglia’ From Teatro Municipal De Santiago

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(Credit: Edison Araya) OperaVision is set to showcase a performance “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” from the Teatro Municipal de Santiago in Chile on Oct. 27, 2019 as part of its inaugural World Opera Day celebrations. The famed Rossini opera will feature Rodion Pogossov, Levy Sekgapane, Victoria Yarovaya, José Fardilha, and Pavel Chervinsky. José Miguel Pérez-Sierra will conduct with Fabio Sparvoli {…}

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Renée Fleming & Vittorio Prato Showcase New CD/DVD Releases – June 17

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This week, two solo albums are released and a big compilation album featuring rare recordings is set for release. Il Bravo Vittorio Prato and Illiria collaborate together for the baritone’s first solo album. The new album is dedicated to the art of the great baritone Antonio Tamburini and includes selections of rare Bel Canto arias from the operas of the beginning {…}

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Nino Machaidze & Gregory Kunde Headline Teatro De la Maestranza’s 2019-20 Season

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The Teatro de la Maestranza has announced its 2019-20 season, featuring four operatic productions and numerous recitals and concerts. Opera Carlos Chausson, Joan Martín-Royo, Anicio Zorzi Giustaniani, Sara Blanch, and Francisco Escala star in Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale.” Corrado Rovaris conducts the production by Laurent Pelly. Performance Dates: Oct. 12-19, 2019 Saint-Saëns’ “Samson et Dalila” follows with Gregory Kunde and Nancy Fabiola Herrera starring {…}

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Illiria Announces Vittorio Prato’s Debut Album

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Illiria has announced Vittorio Prato’s debut album. The new album entitled “Il Bravo” will be dedicated to the art of the great baritone Antonio Tamburini. In the album, Prato has selected a selection of rare Bel Canto arias from the operas of the beginning of the 19th century. Among the composers in the album include Donizetti, Bellini, Saviero Mercandante, Carlo {…}

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Olga Peretyatko’s ‘Anna Bolena’ & The Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend Internationally (4/12-14)

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Another weekend, more opera selections. This weekend we take a look at a plethora of rare works that will be taking the stage in major forms. Anna Bolena – Opera de Liege, Belgium Olga Peretyatko, Marko Mimica, Celso Albelo, and Sofia Soloviy headline a new production of Donizetti’s breakout opera. Giamopaolo Bisanti conducts the production Stefano Mazzonis di Pralafera. Gianni {…}

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Composer Profile: Gioachino Rossini, An Italian Master

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Gioachino Rossini, born on Feb. 29, 1729, is one of the great masters of Italian Opera. He was born in Pesaro and began to compose at the age of 12. He premiered his first opera “La Cambiale Di Matrimonio” in Venice in 1812 when he was just 18. Five years later, he was being engaged to write operas all over {…}

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Nicole Car, Enea Scala & Patrizia Ciofi To Be Featured In Opéra de Marseille’s 2018-19 Season

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The Opéra de Marseille announced its 2018-19 season, featuring eight productions and a number of concert performances. The season will include a number of revivals and new productions as well as some of the biggest rising stars. Here is a look. Productions The season opens with Leo Nucci directing Verdi’s “Simon Boccanegra” starring Juan Jesús Rodriguez, Riccardo Massi, and Olesya {…}

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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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Francesca Sassu Takes Over ‘Norma’ At La Fundación Baluarte

OperaVision 2019-20 Stream: Watch Levy Sekgapane In ‘Il Barbiere di Siviglia’ From Teatro Municipal De Santiago

Renée Fleming & Vittorio Prato Showcase New CD/DVD Releases – June 17

Nino Machaidze & Gregory Kunde Headline Teatro De la Maestranza’s 2019-20 Season

Illiria Announces Vittorio Prato’s Debut Album

Olga Peretyatko’s ‘Anna Bolena’ & The Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend Internationally (4/12-14)

Composer Profile: Gioachino Rossini, An Italian Master

Nicole Car, Enea Scala & Patrizia Ciofi To Be Featured In Opéra de Marseille’s 2018-19 Season

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