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Daniel Rustioni Receives Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

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Conductor Daniele Rustioni has received the insignia of the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. Rustioni is currently the Music Director of the Opéra National de Lyon and has conducted at the Metropolitan Opera, Bayerische Staatsoper, Salzburg Festival, Théâtre des Champs Elysées, and Royal Opera House. He also served as Music Director of the Ulster Orchestra, where he {…}

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Sondra Radvanovsky & Brian Jagde’s Japan Concert Canceled

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The Japan Performing Arts Foundation has announced the cancelation of the July 6 concert with Sondra Radvanovsky and Brian Jagde. The company said, “It is with great regret that we announce that Sondra Radvanovsky and Brian Jagde Duo Concert scheduled on 6 July 2024 has been canceled because of Radvanovsky’s withdrawal due to a severe ear infection and sinusitis. We {…}

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Adam Smith Joins GM Art&Music for General Management

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Adam Smith has signed with GM Art&Music for General Management. He will be managed by Gianluca Macheda. The British tenor recently had success with such roles as Don José in “Carmen,” Rodolfo “La Bohème,” and Cavaradossi in “Tosca.” He has performed around the world at such theaters as the Glyndebourne Festival, Greek National Opera, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, San {…}

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Théo Imart Signs with Askonas Holt for General Management

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Théo Imart has signed with Askonas Holt for worldwide general management. He will be managed by Solal del Castillo. Imart is a French countertenor who has performed at Theater St Gallen, Royal Orchestra of Versailles, and Festival Aix-en-Provence A regular collaborator with the Royal Orchestra of Versailles, Imart returned to the ensemble last month for a nine-concert tour of China, {…}

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Nice Philharmonic Appoints New Principal Conductor

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The Nice Philharmonic Orchestra has appointed Lionel Bringuier as Principal Conductor. The announcement was made by Christian Estrosi, President of the Metropolis of Nice Côte d’Azur, Delegate President of the Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, and Bertrand Rossi, General Director of the Nice Côte-d’Azur Opera. The conductor will succeed Daniele Callegari, for the seasons 2024 and 2024-25, who has been in this {…}

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Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Change for ‘Don Giovanni’

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(Credit: Monika Rittershaus) The Opéra de Paris has announced a cast change for its Oct. 6, 2023 performance of “Don Giovanni.” The company said that Julia Kleiter is unwell and has canceled the performance. As a result, the role of Donna Anna will be performed by Maria Bengtsson. Bengtsson is a Sweden soprano who has performed with the Royal Opera {…}

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Anita Rachvelishvili Releases Statement Regarding Cancelations & Health

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Anita Rachvelishvili has released a statement regarding her recent cancelations and her recent health issues. The mezzo took to social media and said, “My dearest friends! It’s been a long time since my last post or any information that came directly from me! I was very sick! I’ve had very very difficult last couple of years! My health was getting {…}