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New York Opera Fest Unveils Virtual 2020 Lineup

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The New York Opera Alliance, with support from OPERA America, has announced its 2020 New York Virtual Opera Fest, in accordance with social distancing regulations set by the state government. The lineup is set to feature new works, recorded performances, interviews, discussions and more, in bringing the opera community together in a time of great unrest. In its commitment to {…}

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A Comprehensive List of All Opera Companies Offering Free Streaming Services Right Now

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(Credit: Met Opera) ***UPDATE: Opera America has released a comprehensive database of all streaming options from around the world with more details about schedules and offerings. We highly recommend you check it out here. There are a lot of opera companies currently offering up streaming services for opera lovers around the world. While we have published individual pieces over the {…}

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Plácido Domingo, Joyce DiDonato, Aleksandra Kurzak, Anthony Roth Costanzo Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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We’re starting to see the world open up slowly in some countries and rapidly in others. But the performing arts world isn’t quite opening at the same pace with few organizations back in the full swing of things. As a result, streaming options are ever-prevalent. So as we move into the summer months, here is a look at what operas {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Juan Diego Flórez, Marilyn Horne, Joan Sutherland Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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With opera companies remain closed, there is still plenty of opera that will be streamed this week. Here are our recommendations for the week. Don Pasquale – New National Theatre Tokyo (NOW) For those interested in some comedy, there is no doubt that “Don Pasquale,” Donizetti’s greatest comedy, is the best offering this week. The cast is top-notch, led by {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Joyce DiDonato, Russell Thomas Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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The good news? Some countries are starting to slowly opening up their doors as they transition out of the lockdown. But that’s not to say that everyone is rushing outside (nor should they). This means that there’s still a lot of time to stay indoors and a lot of opera to fill in those hours. As with the last few {…}

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Opera in the Time of COVID: Missy Mazzoli, Famed Composer of ‘Breaking the Waves’ & ‘Proving Up’

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(Credit: Frances Marshall) “Opera in the Times of COVID” is an interview series in collaboration with photographer Frances Marshall of Marshall Light Studio. We talk to notable figures from around the opera world to get their perspective on how they feel these challenging times may change opera’s present and future. Missy Mazzoli is one of the great opera composers of {…}

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LA Opera to Stream Award-Winning ‘Angel’s Bone’ This May

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(Image Source: LA Opera’s Official Website) The Los Angeles Opera will stream Du Yun and Royce Vavrek’s “Angel’s Bone” as part of its LAO at Home program. The Pulitzer Prize-winning opera will be presented in collaboration with Beth Morrison Projects and The Broad Stage starting on Friday, May 1, 2020. The performance hails from the Beijing Music Festival in 2019 {…}

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Roberto Alagna, Anna Netrebko, Joyce DiDonato Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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We hope you are all doing well and holding up during these challenging times. Another week passes by but that means more opera streaming online. This week’s selections range from the standard repertory to unique new experiences spread across the world. Here are the top 10 operas we think you should check out this week. Madama Butterfly – Royal Swedish {…}

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Juan Diego Flórez, Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko Headline Top 10 Operas to See This Week (4/6-13)

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(Photo by © Marco Brescia & Rudy Amisano | Teatro alla Scala) It’s Monday, which means a lot of companies are re-upping their streaming services and offering up a completely new slate. Over the last few weeks, we have been emphasizing operas you should see over the weekend, but in reality that is just cutting down on the multitude of {…}