6 Opera Stars You Must See At the Royal Opera House in 2017-18

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The Royal Opera House’s 2017-18 season is loaded with the world’s greatest opera singers. While every star deserves notice, here are the singers that will likely steal the headlines throughout the season. Michael Fabiano – “La Bohème” & “Rigoletto” The tenor will be featured on opening night and is getting two major productions. His famed portrayal of Rodolfo in “La {…}

Artist of the Week, News

Artist Of The Week: Marina Rebeka Sings Her First Staged ‘Maria Stuarda’

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Donizetti’s “Maria Stuarda” is one of the prima donna assoluta roles in the repertoire and one of the most difficult in Bel Canto. This week Marina Rebeka continues her exploration into this repertoire as she makes her stage role of the opera debut at the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma. Earlier in January, the soprano made her role debut in a {…}

Artist of the Week, News

Artist Of The Week: Ryan Speedo Green To Steal The Show As Timur In Puccini’s ‘Turandot’

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Last year was arguably Ryan Speedo Green’s biggest year as he broke out in the operatic world with his showstopping aria “Vecchia Zimarra” in Puccini’s “La Bohème” at the Metropolitan Opera. The bass made the most out his two minute aria and critics said that he was the most memorable performance of the night. A star was essentially born. This {…}

Fashion Week, Special Features

Fashion Week 2017: 6 Divas Who Have Developed Into Fashion Icons

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It’s Fashion Week and how style has influenced the opera world. Today we take a look at some of today’s opera divas that have redefined glamour, taking it to the next level with their trendy wardrobe and wearing some of the greatest fashion designers currently working in the industry. Thanks to the wonderful insight from OperaFashion, we take a look at {…}

News

Social Media Beat-Week (114/-19): Elizabeth DeShong Bids Farewell To The Obamas While Anna Netrebko, Plácido Domingo and Juan Diego Flórez Party in Vienna

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It’s the weekend and that means we are going to take a look at some of the popular posts on social media some of the world’s greatest singers. This week included a number of political posts as well as behind the scenes posts in rehearsals. Enjoy! Olga Peretyatko The Russian Coloratura soprano has been at work preparing the revival of {…}

On This Day, Special Features

On This Day: The Interpreters of Verdi’s ‘Il Trovatore’ & Massenet’s ‘Manon’

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I imagine that upon reading the title of this article, you were probably confused about the arbitrary pairing of Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” and Massenet’s “Manon.” The former is an opera in the Bel Canto style, firmly looking backwards in both its subject matter and style while the latter is one of Manon and French opera’s more progressive operas. The former {…}

Special Features

‘Don Carlo’ Or ‘Don Carlos’ – What is the Best Version of Verdi’s Titanic Masterwork?

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Verdi’s “Don Carlo” makes its return to La Scala for the first time in decades in its five act version. For many this is the best version of the opera, but the bottom line is that there is no such thing as a real version of the opera with differing versions having different strengths. The work premiered in 1867. Heavy {…}

Special Features

17 Anticipated New Opera Productions to See in 2017

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This year is coming to a close and after having looked back at some of the milestones certain stars made this year, it is time to look at 2017. There is so much to look forward to as many of the greatest stars will take on new roles while other will reprise signature roles in new productions with star-studded casts. {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

13 Recommended Opera CD and DVDs That Will Make Great Holiday Gifts

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Are you finished with your holiday shopping? Are you stuck and have no ideas on what to buy? OperaWire has compiled a list of some of the best new releases from 2016 that will make for a great gift. CDS Anna Netrebko’s New Recordings Two of the best recordings this year are from Anna Netrebko. Her new Verismo album features some of {…}

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