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Lincoln Center to Celebrate Juneteenth with ‘I Dream a Dream That Dreams Back at Me’

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has announced a newly commissioned performance that commemorates Juneteenth, titled “I Dream a Dream That Dreams Back at Me, a Juneteenth Celebration.” The performance is conceived and curated by award-winning poet and artist Carl Hancock Rux, and will unfold across four parts of the Lincoln Center campus on June 19, 2021. It is presented {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Baritone Keith Phares on Recording ‘Prince of Players’ & the Challenges of COVID-19

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Baritone Keith Phares, renowned as a master of a wide repertoire ranging from Mozart through to today’s most prominent composers, has been recognised as “an authentic contemporary-American-opera divo” in the media. Recently, in this year’s Grammy Awards, he shined as nominee for Best Opera Recording for his soloist role in Carlisle Floyd’s “Prince of Players.” This was a recording of {…}

Special Features

The Ring in San Francisco – Orchestra Members on Performing Wagner’s Magnus Opus

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San Francisco Opera is in the midst of its month-long festival dedicated to Wagner’s “Ring Cycle.” In the coming weeks, Lois Silverstein will explore her experience not only revisiting the 2018 opera production, but several of the events and panels presented by the company.  San Francisco Opera Director Matthew Shilvock moderated an excellent panel on the World of the “Ring” orchestra. {…}

News, Streaming

Luciano Pavarotti, J’Nai Bridges, Ana Maria Martinez, Benjamin Bernheim, Hildegard Behrens Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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Even though we are slowly inching back to real-world performances, streaming in the opera world is going as strong as ever. In this week’s edition of the Top 10 you will see your fair share of operatic repertory as well as some unique recital experiences. Atilla – OperaVision (NOW) Operavision will stream a 2011 performance of the early Verdi opera {…}

News, Streaming

‘Breaking the Waves,’ ‘Celebrating RBG’s 88th Birthday’ Headline Opera Philadelphia’s Spring Streaming Slate

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Opera Philadelphia has announced new programming for its digital channel. First up, the company will be presenting the 2016 premiere production of Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek’s “Breaking the Waves.” The presentation is in collaboration with Los Angeles Opera. The opera starred Kiera Duffy as Bess McNeill alongside John Moore, Eve Gigliotti, David Portillo, and Zachary James, among others. Streaming {…}

News

Semperoper Dresden Shuts Down Until End Of February 2021 & Cancels Ring Production

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(Credit: © Semperoper Dresden/Matthias Creutziger) The Semperoper Dresden has announced that it will remain closed until at least Feb. 28, 2021. Per a press release, the Saxon Minister of Culture Barbara Klepsch has decided to extend the closure of all Saxony’s cultural institutions until end of February. In accordance with the decision, the Semperoper Dresden has cancelled all planned events {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Carrie-Ann Matheson on Salzburg Festival, Europe & Her New Position at the Merola Opera Program

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In August, the Merola Opera Program named Carrie-Ann Matheson the new Artistic Director succeeding Sheri Greenawald. Her new position will provide artistic and musical leadership for all Opera Center artists and projects, including acting as the primary musical coach for its young artists, overseeing their development, collaborating on recitals, and conducting performances. Matheson began her career at the Metropolitan Opera, {…}