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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The 6 Must-See Performers of the Canadian Opera Company 2018-19 Season

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The Canadian Opera Company has announced its 2018-19 season, which will feature six operas. Every opera is undeniably the sum of all its parts, but there is certainly a lot to be said about how one performer can become the big story for his or her upcoming showcase. Here is a look at the six exciting singers to keep an {…}

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Social Media Beat (Week of 9/29): Here’s What Piotr Beczala, Anna Netrebko & Others Were Up To

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Now that we are into the first week of October, we can safely say that the world’s greatest artists are in full swing all over the world. Here is a look at just some of the activities of some of those great artists over the last week. Soprano Angel Blue took over the Met’s Instagram account ahead of her debut {…}

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Q & A: Tenor Russell Thomas on His First ‘Otello’ & Historic Met ‘Bohème’

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For years, tenor Russell Thomas has developed into one of the rising stars of the opera world, his incredible lyricism and potent dramatic voice making him a fixture for some of the greatest operas. He has dominated in Mozart, Verdi, and Puccini alike at the greatest opera houses around the world including the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Deutsche Oper {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Preview 2017-18: A Look At the Many Interpreters of ‘La Bohème’ Casts

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Puccini’s ever-popular “La Bohème” will return to the great house this season with a plethora of differing casts over the course of its 15 performances. From its Oct. 2, 2017, season premiere to its March 10, 2018, season finale, the opera will feature a stunning three Mimis, two Musettas, four Rodolfos, four Schaunards, two Marcellos, two Collines and Paul Plishka. {…}

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Operalia Competition: Ailyn Pérez, Olga Peretyatko & the Superstars of the Early 2000s

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The Operalia Competition is just days away and in anticipation of the famed event, we will take a look back down memory lane at the opera singers who became stars after big performances at the competition. For today’s installment, we will look at the major stars to come out of the early 2000s. Here are the winners of that decade {…}

Metropolitan Opera 2017-18 Season, News

Metropolitan Opera 2017-18 Season: 5 Must-See Debuts

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Everytime a new season is announced we put all the attention seeing which superstars are performing what opera and with whom. Nowadays, most of the world’s biggest stars have already showcased their talents on the Met stage, but every year we see someone new and interesting that gets us pumped. Here are the five Met debuts we are looking forward {…}

Black History Month, Special Features

Black History Month 2017: The Black Singers Dominating the Opera World Today

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It is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of the black community and how they have affected change around the world in all areas. The opera world is no exception with many great black artists dominating around the globe in the biggest theaters there are. As a month-long celebration, OperaWire will provide weekly features that embrace the {…}

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Weekend Preview (1/27-29, 2017): LA & Chicago Among 5 Major Companies To Open Their Doors To 2017

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Four companies open their doors for 2017 as the opera world in the United States slowly gets back in the rhythm. The two most recognized are the Lyric Opera of Chicago and Los Angeles Opera. Both companies will make their 2017 premieres on Saturday. In Chicago, audiences will be treated to Mozart’s “The Abduction of the Seraglio” which will feature {…}

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

The 6 Must-See Performers of the Canadian Opera Company 2018-19 Season

Social Media Beat (Week of 9/29): Here’s What Piotr Beczala, Anna Netrebko & Others Were Up To

Q & A: Tenor Russell Thomas on His First ‘Otello’ & Historic Met ‘Bohème’

Metropolitan Opera Preview 2017-18: A Look At the Many Interpreters of ‘La Bohème’ Casts

Operalia Competition: Ailyn Pérez, Olga Peretyatko & the Superstars of the Early 2000s

Metropolitan Opera 2017-18 Season: 5 Must-See Debuts

Black History Month 2017: The Black Singers Dominating the Opera World Today

Weekend Preview (1/27-29, 2017): LA & Chicago Among 5 Major Companies To Open Their Doors To 2017