Fabio Armiliato’s Metropolitan Opera Performances

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Fabio Armiliato is one of the most respected Italian tenors of his generation. Together with his late wife Daniela Dessi, he performed all over the world in many of the most popular works. He also made a career out of championing less known operas. While he is currently in demand in Europe, his U.S. engagements continue to be limited with {…}

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BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2017 Preview: England Representative Louise Alder To Showcase Experience & Lyric Soprano & Experience

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“Louise Alder… turns in an incandescent, richly colored and urgent performance, which confirms her as the brightest lyric soprano of the younger generation…” So said the Arts Desk about the 30-year-old soprano, another major contestant in the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition. Here is a look at who she is and what we can expect from her big {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 50th Anniversary Gala: 50 Iconic & Historic Moments From the New House

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The Metropolitan Opera celebrates its 50th anniversary Sunday with a massive gala featuring the greatest stars in opera. The company, which moved to Lincoln Center in 1966, is among the most renowned opera institutions in the world, a place where the greatest of all singers commune on one of the biggest stages in one of the biggest theaters. A few {…}

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What We Learned at the Opera News Awards

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The 12th annual OPERA NEWS Awards were handed out on April 9 at the Plaza Hotel. The operatic community gathered together to honor Robert Carsen, Matthew Polenzani, Christine Goerke, Yannick Nézet-Seguin and Frederica Von Stade. Several expected guests including Anna Netrebko, Patricia Racette, James Conlon and Nézet-Seguin however, were not in attendance. However, there was a surprise guest, Renée Fleming, {…}

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BBC Cardiff Singer Of The World Competition Has Announced The 20 Finalists

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The 20 finalists for the Cardiff Singer of the World Competition have been announced. The competition, which will be held June of 2017, is split into four rounds. Each finalist is expected to perform programs of operatic and concert works, accompanied by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera. This year’s judges will be {…}

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Obituary: Nicolai Gedda Passes Away At 91

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Swedish tenor Nicolai Gedda has passed away. The tenor died on Jan. 8 but the family did not confirm the news until today through France Musique. The tenor was a fixture of the opera world from 1952 until his retirement in 2003. He sang a total of 70 roles and made 200 recordings. The tenor had his big break in 1954 when {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper 2016-17 Preview: ‘Die Fledermaus’ Rings in the New Year

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The Bayerische Staatsoper kicks off the New Year with a performance of Johann Strauss II’s popular “Die Fledermaus.” The performances gets going at 6 p.m. local time (12 p.m. EST) and ends around 9:20 p.m. with only one intermission. The New Year’s Eve performance is already sold out. The run, which features three additional performances on Jan. 2, 5 and {…}

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5 Family-Friendly Operas to Watch Over the Holiday Break

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The holidays are upon us and most will be together to celebrate them. There will a lot of downtime and this will give families a chance to catch up on movies or simply relax and listen to some great music. For families interested in enjoying an opera together, the following is a list of works that family and holiday friendly {…}

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Fabio Armiliato’s Metropolitan Opera Performances

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2017 Preview: England Representative Louise Alder To Showcase Experience & Lyric Soprano & Experience

Metropolitan Opera 50th Anniversary Gala: 50 Iconic & Historic Moments From the New House

What We Learned at the Opera News Awards

BBC Cardiff Singer Of The World Competition Has Announced The 20 Finalists

Obituary: Nicolai Gedda Passes Away At 91

Bayerische Staatsoper 2016-17 Preview: ‘Die Fledermaus’ Rings in the New Year

5 Family-Friendly Operas to Watch Over the Holiday Break