Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Peter Grimes’

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(Credit: Gillian Riesen) The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its production of “Peter Grimes” on Oct. 29. The company said that the role of Ellen Orford will be sung by Laura Wilde, making her Metropolitan Opera debut. She will replace Nicole Car. Wilde has performed at the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, Scottish Opera, Washington National Opera, Seattle {…}

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Cast Change: Maggie Gawrysiak to Debut Into Met Opera’s ‘Peter Grimes’ Cast

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There will be a major cast change for the Metropolitan Opera’s performance of “Peter Grimes” on Oct. 26, 2022. Maggie Gawrysiak will make her company debut in the role of Auntie, replacing Denyce Graves in the role. Gawrysiak is represented by Fletcher Artists has performed with such companies as Minnesota Opera, Madison Opera, Seattle Opera, Boise Philharmonic, Tanglewood Music Festival, {…}

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Allan Clayton & Nicole Car Headline ‘Peter Grimes’ at the Metropolitan Opera

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Britten’s “Peter Grimes” is set to return to the Metropolitan Opera for the time since 2008. The opera, which is set to be performed between Nov. 16 and Nov. 12 for eight performances, will star tenor Allan Clayton, who made his acclaimed Met debut in the title role of Brett Dean’s “Hamlet” last season. Critics raved with OperaWire stating “Allan {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘I Puritani’

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of “I Puritani.” The company noted that Adam Plachetka will sing the role of Riccardo. Plachetka, who has been a member of the Wiener Staatsoper, has performed the role with the company previously. The baritone has appeared at the Metropolitan Opera, Bayerische Staatsoper, Salzburg Festival, Glyndebourne Festival, Teatro alla {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Rodelinda’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its production of “Rodelinda” on March 15, 2022. The company noted that for this evening’s performance, the role of Eduige will be sung by Sarah Mesko. Mesko will replace Sasha Cooke. Mesko made her Met debut during the 2016-17 season as the Second Lady in “The Magic Flute.” She has since {…}

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Elza van den Heever Leads Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Rodelinda’

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(Credit: Ken Howard / Met Opera) Handel’s “Rodelinda” is set to return to the Metropolitan Opera for the first time in more than a decade. Soprano Elza van den Heever makes her Met role debut singing the title character and is joined by a cast that includes countertenor Iestyn Davies as the king Bertarido, tenor Paul Appleby as Grimoaldo, mezzo-soprano {…}

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Angel Blue, Sasha Cooke, Isabel Leonard & Nahuel di Pierro Highlight Houston Grand Opera’s 2022-23 Season

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The Houston Grand Opera has announced its 2022–23 season featuring operatic productions. Here is a look. Verdi’s “La Traviata” opens the season with Angel Blue and Cecilia Violetta López sharing the title role. They are joined by Bryan Hymel, Ricardo Garcia, Andrei Kymach, and Anthony Clark Evans. Matthew Aucoin conducts the production by Arin Arbus. Performance Dates: Oct. 21-Nov. 8, 2022 Dame Ethel Smyth’s {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2022-23 Season: Here Is All the Information For This Season’s Live in HD Performances

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The Met Opera’s 2022-23 season is here. And that also means that one of its most popular aspects, the Live in HD series, is also back with a slew of new entries. So here is a rundown of what opera productions you will get a chance to not only watch live in cinemas, but eventually online and on TV. Sir {…}

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Sonya Yoncheva, Sondra Radvanovsky, Anna Netrebko & Renée Fleming Headline Metropolitan Opera’s 2022-23 Season

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced its 2022-23 season featuring seven new productions. Here is a breakdown of the season. New Productions Sir. David McVicar directs a new production of Cherubini’s “Medea” with Sondra Radvanovsky in the title role. The cast will be rounded out by Janai Brugger, Ekaterina Gubanova, Matthew Polenzani, and Michele Pertusi. Carlo Rizzi conducts. Performance Dates: Sept. {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Peter Grimes’

Cast Change: Maggie Gawrysiak to Debut Into Met Opera’s ‘Peter Grimes’ Cast

Allan Clayton & Nicole Car Headline ‘Peter Grimes’ at the Metropolitan Opera

Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘I Puritani’

Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Rodelinda’

Elza van den Heever Leads Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Rodelinda’

Angel Blue, Sasha Cooke, Isabel Leonard & Nahuel di Pierro Highlight Houston Grand Opera’s 2022-23 Season

Metropolitan Opera 2022-23 Season: Here Is All the Information For This Season’s Live in HD Performances

Sonya Yoncheva, Sondra Radvanovsky, Anna Netrebko & Renée Fleming Headline Metropolitan Opera’s 2022-23 Season