Sandra Lopez Headlines Florida Grand Opera’s ‘Madama Butterfly’

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The Florida Grand Opera is set to start the 2020 year with a revival production of Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.” Ramón Tebar leads the production with a cast that includes Sandra Lopez, who received critical acclaim touring with Andrea Bocelli, in the title role and Grammy Award-winner Joshua Guerrero in the role of Pinkerton. They will be joined by Stephany Peña {…}

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Joshua Guerrero & Sandra Lopez to Star in Florida Grand Opera’s ‘Madama Butterfly’

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The Florida Grand Opera is set to open its 2020 slate with a production of Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.” The famed opera will open on Jan. 18, 2020 in a gala performance that will celebrate the company’s 79th anniversary. The opera will be conducted by Ramón Tebar and directed by E. Loren Meeker. In the title role, audiences will get a {…}

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Palau de Les Arts 2019-20 Review: Nabucco

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(Credit: Miguel Lorenzo/Mikel Ponce) Renowned opera star Plácido Domingo returned Valencia’s Palau de les Arts to great success with audiences jumping to their feet at the close of the night and raining down confetti on him. It hasn’t been an easy few months for the famed artist, but despite the controversy surrounding him, he looked as calm as ever onstage, {…}

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Opera Connecticut to Present ‘Madama Butterfly’

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Opera Connecticut is set to open its 2019-20 season with a production of Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” on Oct. 18 and 20 at the Hoffman Auditorium in West Hartford. This is the first time the company presents the opera in its history. The production is set to star Vittoria Gilda Miranda in the title role with Mark Womack as Sharpless and {…}

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Opéra National de Paris 2019-20 Review: Madama Butterfly

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(Credit: Svetlana Loboff / Opera National de Paris) On Sept. 14, 2019, the Paris Opera presented “Madama Butterfly” at the Bastille. One of the most beloved and famous operas of all time, it seemed like a very good choice to open a season. But what should have been a wondrous event was derailed by two factors: Robert Wilson’s production and {…}

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Claudio Sgura Replaces Ludovic Tézier In Munich’s ‘Otello’

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(Credit: Courtes of Claudiosgura.com) Ludovic Tézier has canceled performances of Verdi’s “Otello” at the Bayerische Staatsoper. The company announced on Sept. 16, prior to opening night, that the baritone would not be performing in a revival of Verdi’s masterpiece. As a result, Claudio Sgura replaced the baritone on opening and the following two performances scheduled for Sept. 24 and 28, {…}

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QU4TRO! Hollywood Stars in Concert! To Put on Concert At Edgewater Center Laughlin

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“Tenors, Baritones, Sopranos: A Night at the Opera” is coming to the Edgewater Center Laughlin in Nevada on Oct. 12, 2019 at 7 p.m. local time. The concert will be presented by QU4TRO! Hollywood Stars in Concert! and will feature tenor Hugo Castillo, musical guest tenor Bob Gulley, soprano Julia Lima, soprano Marisa Buccheit, and baritone Benjamin Czarnotta, among others. {…}

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Adam Smith Replaces Eric Cutler In Bordeaux

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(Credit Nick Tucker) Adam Smith is set to sing the title role in “Les Contes d’Hoffmann” in the Opera de Bordeaux’s production. The company announced that due to health reasons, Eric Cutler had to withdraw from the production. As a result, Smith will replace him. The production will mark Smith’s debut with the company. The 2018-19 season saw the rising {…}

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Corsara Artists Launches Inaugural 2019-20 Season With ‘The Medium’

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Corsara Artists is set to present Menotti’s “The Medium” as part of a Halloween showcase on Oct. 30-31, 2019. The opera, which will launch Corsara Artists’ Inaugural 2019-20 season, will be performed at Wiggin Auditorium. The company will showcase its roster of opera singers for the production with Sara Law taking on the role of Monica. Natalja Sticco will play {…}

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Sandra Lopez Headlines Florida Grand Opera’s ‘Madama Butterfly’

Joshua Guerrero & Sandra Lopez to Star in Florida Grand Opera’s ‘Madama Butterfly’

Palau de Les Arts 2019-20 Review: Nabucco

Opera Connecticut to Present ‘Madama Butterfly’

Opéra National de Paris 2019-20 Review: Madama Butterfly

Claudio Sgura Replaces Ludovic Tézier In Munich’s ‘Otello’

QU4TRO! Hollywood Stars in Concert! To Put on Concert At Edgewater Center Laughlin

Adam Smith Replaces Eric Cutler In Bordeaux

Corsara Artists Launches Inaugural 2019-20 Season With ‘The Medium’