National Symphony Orchestra Revises 2020-21 Season

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The National Symphony Orchestra has announced a revised 2020-21 season. In the fall, the National Symphony Orchestra will return to the Kennedy Center Concert Hall with three Friday concerts in December 2020. On Dec. 4 and 11, the orchestra will play two concerts with surprise programs to be announced from the stage. On Dec. 18, Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke {…}

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Luciano Pavarotti, Natalie Dessay, Leona Mitchell, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Plácido Domingo Headline Week 20 of Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced week 20 of its nightly streams. This coming week’s slate will feature a number of renowned artists including Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo, Natalie Dessay, Ileana Cortrubas, Leona Mitchell, and Christine Goerke among others. Check out the streams on the company’s official website. Here is the full rundown. Monday, July 27 – Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor Starring {…}

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Danielle de Niese, Alessandro Corbelli, Jacques Imbrailo Headline Glyndebourne Opera’s Streaming Options in July

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The Glyndebourne Opera has announced the next operas that it will present as part of its “Open House” streaming service. First up will be Britten’s “Billy Budd.” The opera, which was directed by Michael Grandage and conducted by Mark Elder, stars John Mark Ainsley as Captain Vere, Darren Jeffery as Ratcliffe, Phillip Ens as Claggart, and Jacques Imbrailo in the {…}

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Luciano Pavarotti, Kathleen Battle, Joyce DiDonato, Sonya Yoncheva Headline Week 15 of Metropolitan Opera’s Nightly Streams

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(Credit: Metropolitan Opera) The Metropolitan Opera has announced Week 15 of its streaming service, which includes performances by such superstars as Sonya Yoncheva, Kathleen Battle, Luciano Pavarotti, Roberto Alagna, and Joyce DiDonato among others. Here is a full breakdown. Monday, June 22 – Verdi’s La Traviata Starring Sonya Yoncheva, Michael Fabiano, and Thomas Hampson, conducted by Nicola Luisotti. From March 11, 2017. {…}

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Obituary: English Baritone Neil Howlett Dies, Aged 85

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English baritone Neil Howlett passed away on May 21, 2020. from a long-term illness. He was 85. Born on July 24, 1934, in Mitcham, London, Howlett was educated at St. Paul’s Cathedral School and King’s College in Cambridge. While in Cambridge, he won the Kathleen Ferrier Award at the age of 23. His professional debut came in 1964 in the {…}

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CD Review: Opera Rara’s ‘L’Ange de Nisida’

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(Credit: Russell Duncan/Opera Rara/ROH) A little over a year ago, Opera Rara, whose commitment is to record unknown, forgotten and rarely performed works from the 19th century, released a reconstructed version of Donizetti’s then-never performed “L’ange de Nisida.” This world premiere recording reveals the work to be an authentic Bel Canto jewel, providing deep immersion into Donizetti’s style of composition {…}

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CD Review: Opera Rara’s ‘Semiramide’

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An Opera Rara is a love letter to Bel Canto fans. Not only does the company research, rediscover, restore, record, and perform the forgotten operatic heritage of the 19th century, but they offer it up to collectors in a vibrant and potent packaging that includes a generous booklet with a extended article about the opera, photos and lithographs from the {…}

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Royal Academy of Music Names New Head of Opera

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The Royal Academy of Music has named Brenda Hurley its new Head of Opera, effective July 2020. Hurley has been the Director of the prestigious International Opera Studio in Zürich since 2012. During her time in Zürich she elevated the IOS to become one of the leading young artist programs and singers. She has worked as coach for singers at the {…}

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Lisette Oropesa, Michael Volle & Diana Damrau Highlight Opernhaus Zürich’s 2020-21 Season

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The Opernhaus Zürich has announced its 2020-21 season with 13 new productions and a number of international stars. Premiere Michael Volle sings the title role in a new production of Mussorgky’s “Boris Godunov” by Barrie Kosky. Lina Dambrauskaité, Irène Friedli, John Daszak, Konstantin Shushakov, Brindley Sherratt, Edgaras Montvidas, Oksana Volkova, Johannes Martin Kränzle, and Wenwei Zhang also star. Kirill Karabits {…}

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National Symphony Orchestra Revises 2020-21 Season

Luciano Pavarotti, Natalie Dessay, Leona Mitchell, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Plácido Domingo Headline Week 20 of Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams

Danielle de Niese, Alessandro Corbelli, Jacques Imbrailo Headline Glyndebourne Opera’s Streaming Options in July

Luciano Pavarotti, Kathleen Battle, Joyce DiDonato, Sonya Yoncheva Headline Week 15 of Metropolitan Opera’s Nightly Streams

Obituary: English Baritone Neil Howlett Dies, Aged 85

CD Review: Opera Rara’s ‘L’Ange de Nisida’

CD Review: Opera Rara’s ‘Semiramide’

Royal Academy of Music Names New Head of Opera

Lisette Oropesa, Michael Volle & Diana Damrau Highlight Opernhaus Zürich’s 2020-21 Season