Metropolitan Opera 2017-18 Review – Così Fan Tutte: Kelli O’Hara, Christopher Maltman Lead Wonderful Cast in Fantastical Production

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It was intermission at the premiere of Phelim McDermott’s new Metropolitan Opera production of Mozart and Da Ponte’s “Così Fan Tutte” and someone made this statement to me. “It’s fun and everything, but why set it on Coney Island?” It’s a great point, but one could extrapolate that entire statement to the opera itself – “It’s got great music and {…}

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New York Opera Fest 2018 Announces New Slate Filled With Major World Premieres

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The New York Opera Fest has been announced and it will feature a ton of new productions and performances to behold. The showcase kicks off on May 1, 2018, with an opening night launch at Opera America and runs all the way until June 26. So here is a breakdown of what’s in store for audiences. As has been the {…}

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Lyric Opera of Chicago 2017-18 Review – Faust: Frame’s Unique Concepts Combine With Glorious Singing From Ailyn Pérez & Ben Bernheim

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There was much anticipation Saturday night for the opening of “Faust” at Lyric Opera of Chicago in a new co-production with the Portland Opera. It’s certain that Gounod’s tale of the title character making a deal with the devil has never been told this way. There’s probably a clear dividing line on this production. If you prefer a grand opera {…}

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Embracing Tradition & Moving Beyond It – Tenor Russell Thomas On ‘Don Carlo,’ ‘Otello,’ & How To Learn From Artists & Audiences Of The Present & Past

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This Saturday, March 3, 2018, the Washington National Opera will be staging a four-act version of “Don Carlo” with a superstar cast. While many might turn to the likes of Leah Crocetto, Jamie Barton, or Eric Owens, for the star power, tenor Russell Thomas is poised to have a big night in his Washington National Opera debut. Thomas recently spoke {…}

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Kang Wang, Richard Burkhard & Kevin Puts Headline Opera North’s 2018-19 Season

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Opera North has announced it’s 2018 – 19 season, marking the company’s 40-year anniversary, which was established in November 1978. The season will include numerous classic works including one UK premiere of an acclaimed U.S work. Here is a look at what this season has to offer. September – December 2018 The season opens with Puccini’s classic “Tosca” in a {…}

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New York Philharmonic 2017-18 Review – Die Walküre: Jaap van Zweden & Soloists Deliver Sublime Rendition of Act One of Wagner Masterwork

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In 2018-19, Jaap van Zweden, the current Music Director Designate of the New York Philharmonic, will drop the Designate part of that label. And if the concert on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 is any indication, he is going to be providing audiences with some dazzling music for years to come. In a series of concerts that kicked off on Valentine’s {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Elina Garanca & Jonas Kaufmann Headline Metropolitan Opera 2018-19 Season

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced its 2018-19 season. Here is a rundown. New Productions The Metropolitan Opera opens with Saint-Saëns’ “Samson et Dalila” in a new production by Darko Tresnjak. Roberto Alagna and Elina Garanca reunite for the production which is also set to star Laurent Naouri, Elchin Azizov, and Dmitry Belosselskiy. Anita Rachevlishvili and Aleksandrs Antonenko will sing a {…}

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Joyce El-Khoury, Tarra Erraught & Gwyn Hughes-Jones Headline Welsh National Opera’s 2018-19 Season

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The Welsh National Opera has announced its 2018-19 season featuring a number of classic operas and new productions. It will also mark David Pountney’s final year as WNO Artistic Director. Autumn 2018 The season opens on Sept. 15 with a new production of Prokofiev’s masterpiece “War and Peace.” The opera which will be conducted by Tomáš Hanus and directed by Pountney {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Renée Fleming & Nina Stemme Headline Lyric Opera Of Chicago’s 2018-19 Season

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The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced its 2018-19 season with a number of the greatest stars performing in new productions. The season will also include two important recitals from two of the world’s greatest sopranos. Recitals & Concerts Anna Netrebko returns to Chicago for the first time since 2013 when she performed “La Bohème.” This time she performs some {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2017-18 Review – Così Fan Tutte: Kelli O’Hara, Christopher Maltman Lead Wonderful Cast in Fantastical Production

New York Opera Fest 2018 Announces New Slate Filled With Major World Premieres

Lyric Opera of Chicago 2017-18 Review – Faust: Frame’s Unique Concepts Combine With Glorious Singing From Ailyn Pérez & Ben Bernheim

Embracing Tradition & Moving Beyond It – Tenor Russell Thomas On ‘Don Carlo,’ ‘Otello,’ & How To Learn From Artists & Audiences Of The Present & Past

Kang Wang, Richard Burkhard & Kevin Puts Headline Opera North’s 2018-19 Season

New York Philharmonic 2017-18 Review – Die Walküre: Jaap van Zweden & Soloists Deliver Sublime Rendition of Act One of Wagner Masterwork

Anna Netrebko, Elina Garanca & Jonas Kaufmann Headline Metropolitan Opera 2018-19 Season

Joyce El-Khoury, Tarra Erraught & Gwyn Hughes-Jones Headline Welsh National Opera’s 2018-19 Season

Anna Netrebko, Renée Fleming & Nina Stemme Headline Lyric Opera Of Chicago’s 2018-19 Season