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Opéra de Paris Cancels ‘Prince Igor’ Due To Strikes

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The Opéra de Paris has canceled the Dec. 17 performance of “Prince Igor” due to the national strike. In a statement the company noted, “The Paris Opera apologizes for this cancellation. Given the right of employees to declare industrial action up until the scheduled performance time, the Opera was not able to inform the audience earlier and apologizes for this {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Cecilia Bartoli & Plácido Domingo To Headline Salzburg Festival’s 2020 Season

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The Salzburg Festival has announced its 2020 season celebrating its 100th anniversary with a number of operatic productions from many repertory staples and numerous rarely performed gems. Here is a look at the operatic works to be performed. Opera Franz Welser-Möst is set to conduct a new production of R. Strauss’ “Elektra” with Krzysztof Warlikowski. Aušrine Stundyte sings the title {…}

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Ildar Abdrazakov Replaces Evgeny Nikitin In Paris’ ‘Prince Igor’

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Evgeny Nikitin has canceled his participation in the Opéra de Paris’ upcoming performances of Borodin’s “Prince Igor.” The company announced that due to illness Nikitin would not be able to perform the title role As a result, Ildar Abdrazakov will take over the role. Abdrazakov recently canceled performances of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” at the Lyric Opera of Chicago due to {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper 2019-20 Review: Don Carlo

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 (Credits: Wiener Staatsoper / Michael Pöhn) Verdi’s “Don Carlo” is one of the staples of the repertoire, best-known for its lush ensembles, vocal writing, and impactful drama. It requires six of the greatest voices in the opera world and also requires a conductor who knows how to pace the evening; both are essential to fulfill the work’s masterful potential. On {…}

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OperaVision 2018-19: How To Live Stream ‘Khovanshchina’ From Moscow

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Opera Vision will start streaming Mussorgsky’s “Khovanschchina” starting on April 26, 2019. The performance will be broadcast live from the Moscow State Stanislavsky Music Theatre. The gigantic work will feature such artists as Dmitry Ulyanov, Nikolay Erokhin, Najmiddin Mavlyanov, Ksenia Dudnikova, Anton Zaraeva, Denis Makarov, Chingins Ayusheev, Natalia Muradymova, Dmitry Polkopin, and Maria Makeeva, among others. Alexander Titel will direct a {…}

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Olga Peretyatko’s ‘Anna Bolena’ & The Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend Internationally (4/12-14)

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Another weekend, more opera selections. This weekend we take a look at a plethora of rare works that will be taking the stage in major forms. Anna Bolena – Opera de Liege, Belgium Olga Peretyatko, Marko Mimica, Celso Albelo, and Sofia Soloviy headline a new production of Donizetti’s breakout opera. Giamopaolo Bisanti conducts the production Stefano Mazzonis di Pralafera. Gianni {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko & Plácido Domingo Headline Bayerische Staatsoper’s 2019-20 Season

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced its 2019-20 season, which is undeniably one of the biggest there is. It includes eight new productions to go along with a plethora of revivals. New Productions  Jonas Kaufmann and Marlis Petersen headline a new production of Korngold’s “Die Tote Stadt” with Simon Stone directing. Kirill Petrenko conducts the production which also stars  Andrzej Filonczyk, Jennifer Johnston, {…}

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Sondra Radvanovsky, Russell Thomas Star in Canadian Opera Company’s 2019-20 Season

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The Canadian Opera Company has announced its 2019-20 season with six productions, including two new ones for the company. Here is a look at what to expect. Carlo Rizzi conducts a new production of Puccini’s “Turandot” by Robert Wilson. Tamara Wilson and Marjorie Owens share the title role with Sergey Skorokhodov and Kamen Chanev alternating the role of Calaf. Joyce El-Khoury and {…}