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Metropolitan Opera 2019-20 Review: Le Nozze di Figaro

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(Photo Credit: Marty Sohl / Met Opera) On Nov. 16, 2019, the Metropolitan Opera premiered this season’s production of Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro.” Amidst the modern set of Richard Eyre’s production, the stellar cast of artists brought no shortage of laughter while delivering a musically splendid performance. Making his conducting debut with the company was Antonello Manacorda who was {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2019-20 Preview: ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’ Gets Star Casting For Winter Runs

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The Metropolitan Opera will revive Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. The famed worked has appeared at the Met 494 times to date with the first performance coming in 1894. This season’s revival will feature 15 total performances divided up between two conductors. Antonello Manacorda, in his company debut, will get the first slew of shows {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Cecilia Bartoli & Plácido Domingo To Headline Salzburg Festival’s 2020 Season

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The Salzburg Festival has announced its 2020 season celebrating its 100th anniversary with a number of operatic productions from many repertory staples and numerous rarely performed gems. Here is a look at the operatic works to be performed. Opera Franz Welser-Möst is set to conduct a new production of R. Strauss’ “Elektra” with Krzysztof Warlikowski. Aušrine Stundyte sings the title {…}

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Étienne Dupuis To ‘Replace’ Mariusz Kwiecień in Met Opera ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced that Canadian baritone Étienne Dupuis will replace polish singer Mariusz Kwiecień in this season’s performances of “Le Nozze di Figaro.” Dupuis made his Met debut in 2018 as Marcello in “La Bohème,” and is set to perform as Albert in “Werther” this February at the Met. The Montreal native will be performing  the role of {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Ermonela Jaho & Charles Castronovo Lead ARTE Opera’s 2019-20 Season

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ARTE has announced its 2019-20 season ARTE opera season. The season will showcase one opera per month and will bring some of the world’s greatest stars to its streaming service. The season opens with Puccini’s ‘Turandot” in a new production by Franc Aleu from Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona. The opera stars Iréne Theorin in the title role, Alexander Vinogradov, {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Lisette Oropesa, Lawrence Brownlee Headline Top 7 Operas To See This Weekend – North America

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It’s a big weekend in North America with four major companies opening their doors for the first time in 2019-20. As such, we have a plethora of major works to recommend, including two new operas that are sure to fulfill the interest of those who want something a bit different from the familiar path. Here are our top five*** opera {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Brian Jagde & Levy Sekgapane Headline New DVD/CD Releases – June 10

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Five new DVDs are set for release this week. They include four rarely performed works and one of the most popular operas in the repertoire. Here is a look. Das Wunder Der Heliane Naxos is set to release Korngold’s rarely performed opus, which was recorded at the Deutsche Oper Berlin’s 2018 festival season. The acclaimed performance stars American soprano Sara Jakubiak, {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2018-19 Season Review: Don Giovanni

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On April 12, 2019, the Metropolitan Opera resumed it season’s run of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” Occupying a rather unique space as a dramma giocoso, the work unfolds the allegorical message through often-comedic methods. The cast and crew of Friday’s performance strongly favored these comedic elements, much to the delight of the audience. Michael Grandage’s production highlights the universal nature of {…}

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Paul Appleby Replaces Pavol Breslik In ‘Don Giovanni’

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Paul Appleby will sing the role of Don Ottavio in tonight’s performance of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” at the Metropolitan Opera. The Met Opera announced that Appleby will replace Pavol Breslik, who is ill. Appleby is no stranger to performing the role of Don Ottavio as he performed it during the 2016-17 Met Opera season. The tenor is also scheduled to {…}