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Artur Ruciński To Replace George Petean In Chicago’s “Il Trovatore’

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George Petean has canceled his upcoming performances of “Il Trovatore” at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The company announced that due to illness Petean would not be able to perform the role of Conte di Luna. As a result, Polish baritone Artur Ruciński, who will be making his Lyric debut, will replace Petean. Ruciński recently canceled performances at the San Francisco Opera {…}
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Andrew G. Manea Replaces Artur Ruciński At San Francisco Opera

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The San Francisco Opera has announced that Romanian-American baritone Andrew G. Manea will make a major role debut. The baritone will replace Artur Ruciński in the role of the Duke of Nottingham. The company announced that Ruciński withdrew due to lung injuries sustained in a serious bicycling accident involving a car in his native Poland. He is expected to make {…}
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Teatro dell’Opera di Roma 2017-18 Review – I Masnadieri: Roberta Mantegna, Artur Rucinski Dominate in Brilliant But Bleak Production By Massimo Popolizio

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It is always interesting to come across a performance of one of Verdi’s lesser known works, although you cannot always be certain of what you will get. Normally, these works are rarely performed for a reason – namely because they are not particularly strong. “Un Giorno di Regno” immediately springs to mind. But sometimes there seems to be no apparent {…}
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Polish National Opera to Open New Production of ‘Falstaff’

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The Polish National Opera is set to open a new production of Verdi’s “Falstaff.” The production will open on April 17 and run through 26, 2026 at the Moniuszko Auditorium with Marek Weiss directing. The production will mark Weiss’ 50th year of his artistic career and will mark the 150th theatre performance he has directed. In a statement he said, {…}
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Tomasz Konieczny & Camilla Nylund Lead Polish National Opera Concert

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The Polish National Opera is set to present a concert with Tomasz Konieczny and Camilla Nylund. The concert will be held on April 12 at the Moniuszko Auditorium of the Grand Theatre – National Opera. The concert will be dedicated to Richard Wagner and will be conducted by Robert Jindra. The repertoire will include music by “Tristan und Isolde,” “Die Walküre,” {…}
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Nadine Sierra, Lise Davidsen, Pretty Yende, Juan Diego Flórez, Tamara Wilson, Brian Mulligan, Julia Bullock, Saioa Hernández & Aušrinė Stundytė Lead Opéra National de Paris’ 2026-27 Season

https://operawire.com/nadine-sierra-lise-davidsen-pretty-yende-juan-diego-florez-tamara-wilson-brian-mulligan-julia-bullock-saioa-hernandez-ausrine-stundyte-lead-opera-national-de-paris-2025-26-season/

The Opéra National de Paris has announced its 2026-27 season. Opera Tyshawn Sorey’s “Perle noire : méditations pour Joséphine” will star Julia Bullock and Tyshawn Sorey on piano. Peter Sellars directs. Performance Dates: Sept. 9-19, 2026 Lea Desandre, Marina Viotti, Huw Montague Rendall, Andrzej Filończyk, Jack Swanson, Josh Lovell, Nicola Alaimo, and Adolfo Corrado star in Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia.” {…}
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Cast Change: Alexandra Marcellier Joins Opéra de Monte-Carlo’s ‘Il Trovatore’

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Opéra de Monte-Carlo has announced a cast change for its production of “Il Trovatore.” The company said, “We regret to inform you that, due to a family bereavement, Pretty Yende had to travel to South Africa and will be unable to perform the role of Leonora. Under these difficult circumstances, we extend our most sincere thoughts to Pretty Yende and {…}
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Pretty Yende Withdraws from Two Productions Due to Father’s Passing

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Pretty Yende has withdrawn from upcoming performances due to the passing of her father. The soprano took to social media and said, “With the greatest sadness I am withdrawing from my two precious engagements in Wiener Staatsoper (Don Pasquale) and Opera de Monte Carlo (Il Trovatore) this morning, due to my beloved father’s passing right a few hours after our {…}
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Lisette Orospesa, Asmik Grigorian Lise Davidsen, Rolando Villazón, Michael Fabiano, Brian Jagde, Ailyn Pérez, Aigul Akhmetshina Star in Metropolitan Opera’s 2026-27 Season

https://operawire.com/lisette-orospesa-asmik-grigorian-lise-davidsen-rolando-villazon-michael-fabiano-brian-jagde-ailyn-perez-aigul-akhmetshina-star-in-metropolitan-operas-2026-27-season/

The Metropolitan Opera has announced its 2026-27 season. The company opens the season with a new production of Verdi’s “Macbeth,” starring Lise Davidsen, Quinn Kelsey, Freddie De Tommaso, and Ryan Speedo Green. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts a production by Louisa Proske. Performance Dates: Sept. 22-Oct. 20, 2026 The Metropolitan Opera will present the world premiere of Missy Mazzoli’s “Lincoln in the {…}

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