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Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Conductor Francesco Milioto on Korngold’s ‘Der Ring des Polykrates’ & Numi Opera’s Mission

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(Source: Francescomilioto.com) Earlier this year, Numi Opera took on “Der Zwerg” by Zemlinsky, officially launching a project that aimed to shine a spotlight on Jewish composers banned by Hitler. Now the company is set for its second production, “Der Ring des Polykrates” by Erich Wolfgang Korngold, best known for “Die tote Stadt.” In taking on this Korngold work, the company {…}

Special Features

Best Of 2019: OperaWire’s Top 11 Singers Of The Year

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(Credit: Catherine Ashmore/Royal Opera – Antoni Bofill/Gran Teatre del Liceu – Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera) As we end the year its time to look back at the past 365-ish days and the big moments that defined 2019. It was a great year for numerous singers who broke-out and for established performers who took their careers in new directions or made important {…}

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Teatro Dell’Opera Di Roma Announces Cast Change For ‘Turandot’

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The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of “Turandot.” The company announced that Ewa Vesin will replace Amber Wagner in the title role. Vesin recently sang “The Fiery Angel” at the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma and Polish National Opera, “Die tote Stadt,”and “Turandot”at the Opera Podlaska, “Tosca” at Opera en Plein Air. This {…}

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Latonia Moore & Ryan Speedo Green Headline George London Foundation’s Recital

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(Credit: Courtesy of the George London Foundation) The George London Foundation will open its 2019-20 season with Latonia Moore and Ryan Speedo Green The recital is set to feature Ken Noda at the piano in music by Boito, Duparc, Hahn, Liszt, Quilter, Wolf, Wagner, Verdi, Beethoven, and Mahler. Both singers are slated to appear in the cast of the Metropolitan {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Vicenza In Lirica 2019 Review: La Diavolessa

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(Photo: Beatrice Milocco) Last year’s edition of Vicenza in Lirica met with notable success for the production of Antonio Lotti’s 1713 opera, “Polidoro.” In resurrecting this forgotten work, which had remained unperformed for over 300 years, conductor Francesco Erle and director Cesare Scarton, made a strong case for the opera. The music and staging combined to produce, despite the occasional {…}

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Anna Netrebko To Sing ‘Tosca’ At Salzburg Festival

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Anna Netrebko is set to perform Puccini’s “Tosca” next summer at the Salzburg Festival. The summer announced via Facebook that she would be returning to the festival in the title role. Netrebko debuted the role of “Tosca” at the Metropolitan Opera during the 2017-18 season with OperaWire calling her interpretation a triumph. The soprano is set to reprise her interpretation {…}

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Plácido Domingo Leads The Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend Internationally (8/2-4)

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(Credit: Thomas Aurin/Arena di Verona) This weekend will feature the celebration of a major milestone for the living legend Plácido Domingo. But there are also a few fascinating productions around Europe (though to be fair, 80 percent of our choices are located in two countries) that you definitely have to check out if you have the chance. Médée – Salzburg Festival, {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Buxton Festival 2019 Review: Lucio Papirio Dittatore

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(Photo: Genevieve Girling) Over the past 30 to 40 years baroque opera has undergone an enormous revival, with many forgotten works unearthed and brought back to life. Yet, it is still rare to come across an opera by the Venetian composer Antonio Caldara (1670–1736), who is now best remembered for his setting of the “Crucifixus.” During his lifetime, however, he {…}

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Opus Klassik Announces 2019 Award Nominees

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Opus Klassik and Idagio have announced the nominees of the 2019 Opus Klassik Awards. Here you will find the nominees for categories related to opera. Nominees for Category 1 | Sängerin des Jahres (Singer of the Year – Women) include: Tora Augestad for “Portraying Passion – Works by Weill/Paus/Ives;” Emoke Baráth for “Voglio Cantar;” Cecilia Bartoli for “Antonio Vivaldi;” Maria {…}