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Jonas Kaufmann, Juan Diego Flórez, Joyce DiDonato, Mariusz Kwiecien, Jasmine Muhammad Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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Full disclaimer – this week’s recommendations, with the exception of two works that you can watch right now, all take place between Friday and Sunday (with an emphasis on Friday when half of the recommendations are set to take place). So yes, in many ways this is more of a weekend edition of streams. In any case, here are the {…}

IndieOpera, Streaming

Chicago Fringe Opera Announces First Half of Spring Season – ‘City of Works’

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Chicago Fringe Opera (CFO) has announced the first half of its spring season, entitled “City of Works.” Crafted with pandemic safety protocols top-of-mind, “City of Works” takes audiences on a journey through Chicago as they travel from one landmark to another. Upon arrival at their destination, audiences unlock digital content using a QR code.  The approach allows individuals to share {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Julie Fuchs, Kristine Opolais, Marlis Petersen, Andrew Stenson Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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Audiences who crave seeing opera’s biggest stars on the small screen will have a lot to enjoy. From a Jonas Kaufmann triumph at the Met to a new role for Marlis Petersen and a video showcase for Kristine Opolais, this week’s selection should certainly fulfill a lot of operatic wishes. But there are also two world premieres – one in {…}

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Janai Brugger, Amanda Majeski, Kayleigh Decker, Matthew Polenzani Headline New Additions to Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2020-21 Season

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The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced additional programs to it reimagined 2020-21 season. In a statement, Anthony Freud said “This year has been extremely challenging, both for Lyric and for arts institutions around the world, but we are continuing to embrace the opportunity to create art designed for virtual platforms. We are excited about our upcoming programs this season {…}

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Leontyne Price, Juan Diego Flórez, Pretty Yende, Jamie Barton Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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I’m going to kick off this week’s edition of the top 10 operas to stream by saying that it is probably among the most varied from a repertory standpoint. You have your Verdi, Mozart, Strauss, and Wagner, of course. But then you also have music by African American composers, a baroque opera, a modern operatic classic, and even a recital {…}

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Theater Freiburg Announces New General Music Director

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(Credit: Marco Borggreve) The Theater Freiburg in Germany has appointed André de Ridder as its new General Music Director. The appointment will begin during the 2022-23 season with Ridder following Fabrice Bollon, whose contract expires at the end of the 2021-22 season. Ridder was recommended by the Finding Commission from 150 applicants after an extensive selection process. With Theater Freiburg the {…}

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Best of 2020: OperaWire’s Top 11 Industry-Defining Moments of the Year

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This calendar year has been a difficult one for the world and for the music industry. It tested artists in ways they never thought they would. And yet it also showed resilience, love, and humility. It was a year where generosity was predominant and where artists united for a better cause. Usually, at this point in time, OperaWire has a {…}

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Luciano Pavarotti, Shirley Verrett, Jonas Kaufmann, Elīna Garanča, Matthew Polenzani, Janai Brugger Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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As we enter the final month of the year, opera companies and streams are coming in full force. This week’s selections undeniably favor lovers of the standard repertory and star power. There are a number of galas and recital showcases to look forward to as well. Here is a rundown of our top 10 operas to stream this week. Die {…}

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Juan Diego Flórez, Lawrence Brownlee, Lisette Oropesa, Martina Arroyo, J’Nai Bridges Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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With opera companies returning in full force digitally, this week’s selections will highlight a mix of repertory staples with some unique and experimental new works. Before we kick off our list, don’t forget to check out important discussions taking place regarding issues of race and equality in opera with such programs as Karen Slack’s “KikiKonversations,” Kenneth Overton’s “Black Opera Live,” and Mark {…}