Weekend Preview (12/23-25) – International: Piotr Beczala and Nino Machaidze Celebrate the Holidays in Two Different Productions of “La Boheme’

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This weekend is a time to celebrate and to get into the Christmas spirit. And that is exactly what all the opera companies are doing. The weekend will see works by Mozart, Puccini, Humperdinck and Verdi presented. Many of the world’s most famous are on vacation but there are still stars ready to sing including Piotr Beczala, Rene Pape, Nino {…}

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CD Review – Revive: Elina Garanca’s New Album Is a Balanced Achievement in Dramatic Singing

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Elina Garanca has steadily been moving to the dramatic mezzo-soprano repertoire as her career has developed. In this new solo album, the mezzo-soprano showcases what audiences will hopefully see in the future. “Revive,” the title Garanca has chosen for her album, is a mix of many popular tunes from the mezzo repertoire and some rarely heard. The result is an {…}

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Weekend Preview (12/16-18) – International: Anna Netrebko Returns to ‘Macbeth’ and Renee Fleming Opens ‘Der Rosenkavalier’

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The weekend is upon us and that means many operas will be presented around the world. Many theaters will offer holiday presentations while some of the greatest singers return to the stage such as Renee Fleming, Simon Keenlyside, Rolando Villazon, Anna Netrebko, Rene Pape and Nina Stemme. Austria Simon Keenlyside returns to the Vienna State Opera for Verdi’s “Macbeth” with the {…}

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Best of 2016: 11 Singers Who Defied Possibilities and Created the Most Memorable Moments of 2016!

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Every year has a share of rising and breakout stars as well as opera singers who solidify or take their careers in new directions. Others make important debuts or create roles that audiences would have never expected and conquer. This is what makes a performer stick in an audience’s mind for the whole year. For this year OperaWire has put {…}

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Vitaliy Bilyy to Replace Dmitri Hvorostovsky in Verdi’s ‘Il Trovatore’ at the Royal Opera

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Ukrainian baritone Vitaliy Bilyy is set to replace Dmitri Hvorostovsky in the Royal Opera House’s revival of Verdi’s “Il Trovatore.” Bilyy will make his Royal Opera debut as Count di Luna, having previously triumphed in the role at the Metropolitan Opera, Opéra National de Paris and Bavarian State Opera. Bilyy is slowly becoming one of the most in demand baritones as he has {…}

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News of the Week (12/5): Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Jonas Kaufmann Cancellations Steal Headlines

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The past week was flooded with major news on the international stage. Here is a look back at some of the big headlines, in case you missed them. Major Premieres This week saw a plethora of premieres. The Berlin Staatsoper showcased “Manon Lescaut” which was showcased on online; the same happened for the Bayerische Staatsoper which showcased “Lady Macbeth of {…}

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Teatro alla Scala 2016-17 Opening Night: Meet the Stars of Puccini’s ‘Madama Butterfly’

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Every year the Teatro all Scala opens with a star-studded cast of international singers and directors. And this year is no different as Music Director Riccardo Chailly has lined up some of today’s renowned Puccini interpreters for the opening night of “Madama Butterfly.” The Cast Cio Cio San – Rising Star Maria Jose Siri takes on the role of Madama Butterfly {…}

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Cast Change: Anna Caterina Antonacci Joins Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège’s ‘La Voix Humaine’

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The Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège has announced a cast change for “La Voix Humaine.” The company said, “Kristine Opolais, originally slated to play Elle, has withdrawn due to health reasons. We wish her a speedy recovery and hope to see her back on our stage soon. The role will be taken over by Anna Caterina Antonacci, whom we warmly thank {…}

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Boston Lyric Opera 2025-26 Review: Macbeth

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(Credit: Nile Scott Studios) I get it. Making opera in this day and age, in America, is not for amateurs. It is a tough business, with very little governmental support — unlike most countries in the world. That said, with all the sympathy due the Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) as an institution and the artists of this performance, I cannot, {…}

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Weekend Preview (12/23-25) – International: Piotr Beczala and Nino Machaidze Celebrate the Holidays in Two Different Productions of “La Boheme’

CD Review – Revive: Elina Garanca’s New Album Is a Balanced Achievement in Dramatic Singing

Weekend Preview (12/16-18) – International: Anna Netrebko Returns to ‘Macbeth’ and Renee Fleming Opens ‘Der Rosenkavalier’

Best of 2016: 11 Singers Who Defied Possibilities and Created the Most Memorable Moments of 2016!

Vitaliy Bilyy to Replace Dmitri Hvorostovsky in Verdi’s ‘Il Trovatore’ at the Royal Opera

News of the Week (12/5): Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Jonas Kaufmann Cancellations Steal Headlines

Teatro alla Scala 2016-17 Opening Night: Meet the Stars of Puccini’s ‘Madama Butterfly’

Cast Change: Anna Caterina Antonacci Joins Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège’s ‘La Voix Humaine’

Boston Lyric Opera 2025-26 Review: Macbeth