Eric Cutler Breaks Achilles Tendon During ‘Rusalka’ Rehearsal

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(Credit: Daniel-Kleiter) The Teatro Real de Madrid is set to make adjustments to its production of “Rusalka.” The company announced that Eric Cutler broke his Achilles Tendon during the General Rehearsal but will still perform. According to a press release, the Prince in the production is a lame ballerina and after two months of rehearsals, director Christof Loy and Cutler {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Jacquelyn Wagner on ‘Euryanthe,’ the Pandemic, & ‘Home Music Berlin’

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Jacquelyn Wagner has become synonymous with the works of Mozart, Wagner, Strauss, and Weber. She has been hailed for her “lovely clean and focused sound” and for her “vocal command.” A leading soprano in the world, Wagner has performed at some of the leading opera houses including the Paris Opera, the Teatro alla Scala, the Zurich Opera House, the Gran {…}

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Svetlana Aksenova, Christopher Maltman & Dorothea Herbert Highlight Theater An Der Wien Reopening Night

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(Credits: GoDirect Artists Management official website / Pia Clodi / Linda Rabisch) After a six-month hiatus, the Theater an der Wien – Das Opernhaus will open its doors to the public on Sep. 16 2020 with a new production of Leoncavallo’s opera “Zazà.” The performance will star Svetlana Aksenova, Christopher Maltman, Dorothea Herbert, Nikolai Schukoff, Enkelejda Shkosa, Juliette Mars, Tobias {…}

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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 {…}

News, Streaming

OperaVision Announces #OperaHarmony Winners & September Streaming Lineup

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OperaVision has announced the winners of their #OperaHarmony series, as well as details on their upcoming September programming. Running throughout August, #OperaHarmony presented 20 short, digital opera created by artists at home, with audiences voting for their favorite. Winning first prize was “Essential Business,” by composer Judith Lynn, librettist Anna Pool, and baritone Will Liverman. Second prize went to “A {…}

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Sondra Radvanovsky & Leonor Bonilla Lead Ópera XXI de España Virtual Award Ceremony

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(Credits: Michael Cooper / www.codalario.com) Ópera XXI de España has announced that it will present its awards ceremony in a virtual event which will be held on October 25, 2020. The ceremony was initially planned for March 2020, but had to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, Ópera XXI de España has been working on the new {…}

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Kristina Mkhitaryan, Charles Castronovo, Soloman Howard, Elena Tsallagova Headline Glyndebourne’s 2021 Festival

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The Glyndebourne has announced its upcoming slate for the 2021 season. The festival will open in May with Janáček’s “Kát’a Kabanová,” the first time the opera is presented at the festival in 20 years. Director Damiano Michieletto will make his company debut, leading a production that will be conducted by Robin Ticciati and will star Kateřina Knĕžíková in the title role. {…}

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Salzburg Festival 2020 Review: Così Fan Tutte

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(Credit: Monika Ritterhaus) Who would have thought that an opera could be staged in just a few weeks? Probably the fastest production in the world was the minimalist, but extremely lively production of Mozart’s opera “Così Fan Tutte” staged at this summer’s Salzburg Festival. The tension of times – pandemic, anniversary, unexpected project, opportunity to return to work, new roles, {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Elsa Dreisig on ‘Così Fan Tutte,’ COVID-19, the Salzburg Festival & Her Rising Star Status

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Earlier this season, rising star soprano Elsa Dreisig was set to make her role debut as Fiordiligi in “Cosi Fan Tutte” in Berlin. However, as was the case with most plans in 2020, COVID-19 canceled out that possibility. For the time being, it seemed that that auspicious debut would have to wait. But as fate would have it, Dreisig, a {…}

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Eric Cutler Breaks Achilles Tendon During ‘Rusalka’ Rehearsal

Q & A: Jacquelyn Wagner on ‘Euryanthe,’ the Pandemic, & ‘Home Music Berlin’

Svetlana Aksenova, Christopher Maltman & Dorothea Herbert Highlight Theater An Der Wien Reopening Night

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

OperaVision Announces #OperaHarmony Winners & September Streaming Lineup

Sondra Radvanovsky & Leonor Bonilla Lead Ópera XXI de España Virtual Award Ceremony

Kristina Mkhitaryan, Charles Castronovo, Soloman Howard, Elena Tsallagova Headline Glyndebourne’s 2021 Festival

Salzburg Festival 2020 Review: Così Fan Tutte

Q & A: Elsa Dreisig on ‘Così Fan Tutte,’ COVID-19, the Salzburg Festival & Her Rising Star Status