International Opera Awards Nominations 2017: Anna Netrebko, Lawrence Brownlee, Eric Owens and Riccardo Chailly Among Nominees

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The International Opera Awards have announced its annual nominees with many of the greatest stars, companies and conductors getting nominated for the prestigious prize. This year Anna Netrebko and Anita Rachvelishvili will compete for the Best Female Singer award with Maria Bengtsson, Stéphanie d’Oustrac, Christiane Karg and Daniela Sindram. Netrebko’s nominations marks her third time she is up for this award. She was previously {…}

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Black History Month 2017: The Black Singers Dominating the Opera World Today

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It is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of the black community and how they have affected change around the world in all areas. The opera world is no exception with many great black artists dominating around the globe in the biggest theaters there are. As a month-long celebration, OperaWire will provide weekly features that embrace the {…}

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Weekend Preview (1/13-15) – USA: Seattle & Atlanta Back in Action As Candide Ends Run At NYC Opera

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Another weekend in 2017, even more operatic activity around the United States. Of course the Metropolitan Opera continues its busy schedule with “Il Barbiere di Sivilgia,” “La Bohème” and “Roméo et Juliette” the three major offerings with such stars as Javier Camarena, Pretty Yende, Ailyn Pérez, Michael Fabiano, Vittorio Grigolo and Diana Damrau leading the casts for their respective operas {…}

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Ailyn Perez to Make Her Lyric Opera of Chicago Debut at Placido Domingo Gala

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Ailyn Perez will maker her Lyric Opera of Chicago debut on March 9 in a special one night gala celebrating Placido Domingo. The soprano will join Domingo in Act two of Verdi’s “La Traviata,” a role she has been acclaimed for all over the world. In the second part of the gala Perez will join Domingo for popular arias and {…}

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Weekend Preview (12/9-11) – USA: Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago Among Few Holiday Season Options for Opera Goers

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The weekend is upon us and opera fans around the United States are likely looking at how to approach the forthcoming days ahead. Because of the holiday season, there are not many options out there as most companies have taken the month off to recoup and prep for January, when most make a return with a big showcase. That said, {…}

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Iwona Sobotka Joins TACT Artists Management

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Iwona Sobotka has joined the roster of TACT Artists Management. Sobotka is in demand with world-top orchestras including the Wiener Philharmoniker, Orchestre National de France, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Czech Philharmonic, Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Staatskapelle Berlin. She has also performed at the Teatro real de Madrid, Chicago Opera Theater, Slovak National Theatre, Polish National Opera, and {…}

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Cast Change: Iwona Sobotka Steps Into ‘Der fliegende Holländer’ at Teatro Principal de Palma

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The Teatro Principal de Palma has announced a cast change for its production of “Der fliegende Holländer.” The production, which is set to be performed on Feb. 18, 20 and 22, will see Iwona Sobotka step in as Senta replacing soprano Gabriela Scherer, who was initially announced but was forced to cancel due to an illness. Sobotka has performed with {…}

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Andrew Morstein Joins Roster of L2 Artists

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Tenor Andrew Morstein has joined the roster of L2 Artists for worldwide management. Morstein is the winner of “Best Male Newcomer” at the Österreichischer MusikTheater Preis Awards in Vienna and has performed at the Salzburg Festival, the Wexford Festival, Theater an der Wien, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, and Central City Opera, among many others. This season he performs Don {…}

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Bella Voce Names New Managing Director

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Bella Voce has named Matthew Recio to the position of managing director. Recio, who takes over for Betsy Hoats, is a vocal composer whose works include the opera “The Puppy Episode.” That work was the winner of the American Prize Award for Opera. He has also worked with such organizations as LYNX Project, Rush Hour Concert Series, Stare at the {…}

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International Opera Awards Nominations 2017: Anna Netrebko, Lawrence Brownlee, Eric Owens and Riccardo Chailly Among Nominees

Black History Month 2017: The Black Singers Dominating the Opera World Today

Weekend Preview (1/13-15) – USA: Seattle & Atlanta Back in Action As Candide Ends Run At NYC Opera

Ailyn Perez to Make Her Lyric Opera of Chicago Debut at Placido Domingo Gala

Weekend Preview (12/9-11) – USA: Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago Among Few Holiday Season Options for Opera Goers

Iwona Sobotka Joins TACT Artists Management

Cast Change: Iwona Sobotka Steps Into ‘Der fliegende Holländer’ at Teatro Principal de Palma

Andrew Morstein Joins Roster of L2 Artists

Bella Voce Names New Managing Director