Semperoper Dresden Announces Cast Change For ‘Der Rosenkavalier’

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The Semperoper Dresden has announced a cast change for its Oct. 12, 2019 performance of “Der Rosenkavalier.” The company announced that Christof Fischesser will sing Baron Ochs auf Lerchenau in the performance replacing Albert Pesendorfer. Fischesser launched his operatic career at the Badisches Staatstheater in Karlsruhe and was a member of the Opernhaus Zurich for several years. He has performed leading {…}

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Grammy Award-Winning Soprano Jessye Norman Passes At 74

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(Credit: Carol Friedman) International star soprano Jessye Norman has died at the age of 74. The news was reported on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. The legendary soprano reportedly died from septic shock and multi-organ failure after complications with a spinal cord injury that she sustained in 2015. “We are so proud of Jessye’s musical achievements and the inspiration that she {…}

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Prima Classic Announces New ‘La Traviata’ With Marina Rebeka

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Prima Classic has announced a new recording of Verdi’s “La Traviata.” The company announced that on Nov. 1, 2019, it will release its first complete opera recording. “La Traviata” will star Marina Rebeka, Charles Castronovo, and George Petean and will be conducted by Michael Balke. They will be joined by the Latvian Festival Orchestra and State Choir Latvia. The new {…}

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Artist Of The Week: Kathryn Lewek

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(Credit: Kathryn Lewek Official Facebook) Kathryn Lewek is the reigning Queen of the Night. She has performed the role in every major theater including the Metropolitan Opera, the Deutsche Oper Berlin, Bregenzer Festspiele, Houston Grand Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Washington National Opera, Wiener Staatsoper, Teatro Real in Madrid, Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, Festival Castell de Peralada, Opera Leipzig, Opera de Toulon, English {…}

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Mezzo TV To Stream Angel Blue & Catherine Malfitano’s ‘Tosca

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(Credit: Festival d’Aix en Provence) On July 9, 2019, Mezzo TV is set to present Puccini’s “Tosca’ from the Festival D’Aix-En-Provence. The new production by Christophe Honore is set to star Angel Blue in the title role and her role debut and Catherine Malfitano as La Prima Donna. The cast is rounded out by Joseph Calleja as Cavaradossi and Alexey {…}

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George Gagnidze Celebrates 100th Performance Of ‘Rigoletto’

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On May 4, 2019, George Gagnidze will celebrate his 100th performance in Verdi’s “Rigoletto” at the Metropolitan Opera. Rigoletto has become George Gagnidze’s signature role, having performed it in his career since the very beginning. “Rigoletto has been a key to success right from the beginning of my career and I owe him so much”, says the Georgian baritone. “In {…}

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10 Must See Operas For The Summer Season 2019[International Edition]

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As the 2018-19 season comes to an end, we start to look at the summer festival season where the big stars and anticipated productions are set to make waves. With a ton of selections to choose from, we eventually whittled it down to the 10 Must-See productions that cannot be missed this summer. Take a look. 10. Il Trovatore – Arena {…}

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Anne Sofie Von Otter, Esa-Pekka Salonen Among Major Stars of Finnish National Opera’s 2019-20 Season

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The Finnish National Opera has announced a new season that includes the first two installments of a new Ring, a major co-production of “Ariadne auf Naxos” and a revival of a new Swedish opera. The company also continues to offer free live streams on its website. To open the season, Esa-Pekka Salonen will conduct the new production of “Das Rheingold” {…}

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Artist Profile: Mezzo-Soprano Teresa Berganza, A Spanish Legend

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Mezzo-soprano Teresa Berganza is one of Spain’s great treasures. Born on March 16, 1935, Berganza studied piano and voice at the Madrid Conservatory. She was awarded the first prize for singing in 1954 and subsequently debuted a year later. In 1957, Berganza made her opera debut at the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence in “Così Fan Tutte.” Also in 1957, the mezzo made {…}

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Semperoper Dresden Announces Cast Change For ‘Der Rosenkavalier’

Grammy Award-Winning Soprano Jessye Norman Passes At 74

Prima Classic Announces New ‘La Traviata’ With Marina Rebeka

Artist Of The Week: Kathryn Lewek

Mezzo TV To Stream Angel Blue & Catherine Malfitano’s ‘Tosca

George Gagnidze Celebrates 100th Performance Of ‘Rigoletto’

10 Must See Operas For The Summer Season 2019[International Edition]

Anne Sofie Von Otter, Esa-Pekka Salonen Among Major Stars of Finnish National Opera’s 2019-20 Season

Artist Profile: Mezzo-Soprano Teresa Berganza, A Spanish Legend