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Norrman Garrett, Catherine Martin, Dominick Chenes, Lindsey Ohse Headline Opera Orlando’s ‘Summer Concert Series’

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Opera Orlando has announced its “Summer Concert Series.” First up is “A Duet With Destiny” featuring Norman Garrett and Catherine Martin. They are accompanied by Ammon Perry Bratt. Performance Date:  August 11, 2024 ”Dreams + Desires” will be headlined by soprano Lindsey Ohse and pianist Robin Stamper. Performance Date:  August 18, 2024 “Your Heart’s Desire” will feature Dominick Chenes and {…}

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Two Cast Changes for Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Moby Dick’ Announced

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced two cast changes for the March 25 of “Moby Dick.” The company said that Peter Mattei has withdrawn from the performance and in his stead, the role of Starbuck will be sung by Thomas Glass. Meanwhile, Dominick Chenes will sing Greenhorn, replacing Stephen Costello. Glass sang the opening night performance of “Moby Dick” on March {…}

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Renée Fleming, Sondra Radvanovsky, Daniela Mack, Alfredo Daza, SeokJong Baek, & Ana María Martínez Lead Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2025-26 Season

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The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced its 2025-26 season. The company will open with the Lyric Opening Concert & Gala. Performance Date: Oct. 10, 2025  The first production of the season will be Cherubini’s “Medea“ starring Sondra Radvanovsky in Sir. David McVicar’s production. She will be joined by Matthew Polenzani, Elena Villalón, Zoie Reams, and Alfred Walker. Enrique Mazzola {…}

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AVA Presents 90th Anniversary Celebration & Gala ‘BrAVA Philadelphia!’

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The Academy of Vocal Arts has announced its 90th Anniversary Celebration and Gala, “BrAVA Philadelphia!’ to take place March 21. The program features AVA alumni and faculty members who have become luminaries in the opera world, performing at prestigious opera houses such as the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, the Royal Opera House, and many more. Performers include AVA Board Members {…}

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Art Park to Present Puccini’s Greatest: A Gala Opera Concert Featuring Latonia Moore

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Art Park is set to present “Puccini’s Greatest: A Gala Opera Concert” on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at the Artpark Mainstage Theater. The concert was crafted by Michael Capasso, General Director of the New York City Opera, and will celebrate the timeless works of Italian composer Giacomo Puccini. The concert will feature excerpts from “Le Villi,” “Edgar,” “Manon Lescaut,” “La {…}

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New Orleans Opera Announces 2024-25 Season

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New Orleans Opera has announced its 2024-25 season. The season opens with “Tosca” starring Melody Moore, Dominick CHenes, Reginald Smith Jr., and Ivan Griffin. George Manahan conducts and Christopher Mattaliano directs. Performance Dates: Sept. 27 & 29, 2024 Then comes “Samson and Delilah in Concert. Limmie Pulliam, Raehann Bryce-Davis, and Alfred Walker star. Daniela Candillari conducts. Performance Dates: Nov. 8 & 10, {…}

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Kristine Opolais, Karine Babajanyan, Olena Tokar & Nicholas Brownlee Lead Oper Leipzig’s 2024-25 Season

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Oper Leipzig has announced its 2024-25 season. Premieres Bach’s “Amadis, der Ritter” is set to star Matthias Stier, Daniel Arnaldos, Olga Jelínková, Samantha Gaul, Sarah Traubel, Olena Tokar, Franz Xaver Schlecht, Jonathan Michie, Jonathan Michie, Gabrielė Kupšytė, Nora Steuerwald, and Franziska Zwink. Performance Dates: Sept. 21, 2024-June 15, 2025 Daniele Squeo conducts Bellini’s “Norma” with a cast that includes Dominick Chenes, {…}

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Boston Lyric Opera 2023 Review: Madama Butterly

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(Photo credit: Ken Yotsukura) Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) has decided the need to move Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” away from racism in order to save Puccini from himself. In doing so, BLO’s main production asset is its vocal cast composed mostly of people of Asian descent—an asset that BLO has been very eager to publicize. However, this narrows interpretations of what {…}

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Boston Lyric Opera to Present Groundbreaking ‘Madama Butterfly’

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The Boston Lyric Opera is set to open its 2023-24 season with a new “Madama Butterfly.” The production will open at the Emerson Colonial Theatre from Sept. 14 to 24 after a years-long, groundbreaking cultural journey designed to examine the opera’s complex production history. The opera will also be presented by Asian and Asian-American artists seeking to reclaim a nearly {…}