Thomas Hampson & Isabel Leonard Out Of Two Bayerische Staatsoper Revivals

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has undergone two cast changes in the past few days. The first is Thomas Hampson who has withdrawn from his upcoming performances of “Così fan tutte.” As a result, Luca Tittoto will replace the baritone As Don Alfonso. Over the past years Tittoto has become a sought-after bass, singing at La Fenice, Venice, Teatro Comunale, Teatro di {…}

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Semperoper Dresden Announces Conductor Change for ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’

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The Semperoper Dresden has announced a conductor change for its upcoming production of “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The company revealed that Giulio Cilona will take over for Riccardo Minasi, leading a run that stars Christoph Pohl, Julia Kleiter, Anna El-Khashem, Michael Nagl, and Cecilia Mayer. Cilona, the winner of the 2024 Ernst-von-Schuch Conducting Prize, Kapellmeister at Deutsche Oper Berlin, and {…}

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Asmik Grigorian Replaces Lise Davidsen in Gran Teatre del Liceu Gala

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for its July 2 gala with Matthias Goerne. The company said that soprano Asmik Grigorian will headline the concert alongside Goerne, replacing Lise Davidsen, who announced on Friday that she was expecting twins and would be withdrawing from projects until 2026. The company said that the Norwegian soprano had to {…}

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Lise Davidsen to Feature in New Recording of ‘The Flying Dutchman’

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(Credit: Courtesy of MWA Management) Lise Davidsen is set to headline a new release of Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman” for Decca Classics. The recording was made during concert performances with the Oslo Opera on August 22 and 24, 2024. The new release will feature Davidsen alongside Gerald Finley and Stanislas de Barbeyrac. Edward Gardner, the Oslo Opera House’s new music {…}

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Gerald Finley Named Kammersänger at Bayerische Staatsoper

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has named baritone Gerald Finley Kammersänger. He was honored on July 20, 2024, following a performance of “Parsifal.” In a statement the company said, “We are proud and happy that Gerald Finley has been closely associated with the Bayerische Staatsoper for many years. Since his house debut in 2011 at the Munich Opera Festival with the title {…}

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Deutsche Oper Berlin 2024 Review: Der Ring des Nibelungen

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(Photo by Bernd Uhlig) I’m back in Berlin, a city I favor and enjoy so much, ready for yet another Ring cycle at Deutsche Oper, a large, comfortable 1850-seat theatre boldly designed in the Modernist style and simply ideal for large-scale productions. And none comes much larger than those penned by Giacomo Meyerbeer, Richard Strauss and Richard Wagner Therefore, with {…}

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Ensemble for These Times Announces the Winning Commissions From its 2023 Call for Scores

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The winners of the Ensemble for These Times and Luna Composition Lab’s 2023 Call for Scores have been announced to the public. Commission winners are Lucy Chen’s work for cello and piano, Madeine Clara Cheng‘s commission for soprano, cello, piano, and tape, and Caleb Palka’s piece written for soprano and piano. Sage Shurman’s piano trio, “Composure” also receives special recognition, {…}

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Teatro Real de Madrid 2023-24 Review: Lise Davidsen in Concert

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(Credit: Javier del Real) The Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen gained international attention after winning the Operalia, Queen Sonja and Hans Gabor Belvedere competitions in 2015. Since then, she has sung at major opera houses around the world such as The Met, The Royal Opera, La Scala, Wien staatsoper and Bayreuth Festival. The young soprano has sung the title role of {…}

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Annalisa Stroppa, Lise Davidsen, Luciano Pavarotti & Yannick Nézet-Séguin Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week you get albums from two very famous singers, a soundtrack to one of this year’s Oscar contenders, and two complete opera recordings you cannot miss. Maestro Deutsche Grammophon releases the official soundtrack to Bradley Cooper’s new film “Maestro.” The recording features {…}

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Thomas Hampson & Isabel Leonard Out Of Two Bayerische Staatsoper Revivals

Semperoper Dresden Announces Conductor Change for ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’

Asmik Grigorian Replaces Lise Davidsen in Gran Teatre del Liceu Gala

Lise Davidsen to Feature in New Recording of ‘The Flying Dutchman’

Gerald Finley Named Kammersänger at Bayerische Staatsoper

Deutsche Oper Berlin 2024 Review: Der Ring des Nibelungen

Ensemble for These Times Announces the Winning Commissions From its 2023 Call for Scores

Teatro Real de Madrid 2023-24 Review: Lise Davidsen in Concert

Annalisa Stroppa, Lise Davidsen, Luciano Pavarotti & Yannick Nézet-Séguin Lead New CD/DVD Releases