Palau de Les Arts 2018-19 Review: Lucia Di Lammermoor

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(Credit: ©Miguel Lorenzo y Mikel Ponce) The opera season of Valencia finished with the tragic and romantic “Lucia di Lammermoor,” which was receiving just its second run of performances in the opera house’s 14-year history. This time around it featured an adequate cast, an inspiring production, and a passionate reading of the score by Roberto Abbado. A Gloriously Rich Production… It {…}

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Quinn Kelsey Cancels Bayerische Staatsoper Debut

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Quinn Kelsey has canceled his debut at the Bayerische Staatsoper in Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor.” The baritone announced via Instagram that due to a minor surgery after suffering an infection in the abdomen, he was forced to cancel his debut. As a result, George Petean will replace Kelsey in the role of Enrico. Petean will join Pretty Yende, Javier Camarena, and {…}

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Cast Change In Semperoper Dresden’s “Die Tote Stadt.”

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The Semperoper Dresden has announced a cast change for Korngold’s “Die Tote Stadt.” The company announced that Aleš Briscein will sing Paul in the performances of May 31 and June 4, replacing Burkhard Fritz, who is ill. The performances will mark the final ones of the run. Briscein is an acclaimed Czech tenor who has performed with the Prague State Opera, {…}

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6 Stars You Can’t Miss At Teatro Alla Scala’s 2019-20 Season

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The Teatro alla Scala has announced its 2019-20 season featuring numerous important stars in the opera world. The season is also filled with an incredible amount of rarities and repertoire staples and stars that will make anticipated role debuts or headline numerous production. Here are six stars that are set to make a splash next season at the legendary theater. Saioa {…}

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Obituary: Deborah Cook Dies At 80

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American soprano Deborah Cook has died at the age of 80. Born in Philadelphia, Cook went on to study privately with Irene Williams and studied at Temple University during the early 1960s where she performed in numerous student productions. She went on to make her professional opera debut on Oct. 31, 1965 at the Academy of Music with the Philadelphia Lyric Opera Company, singing the title {…}

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Q & A: Julie Fuchs On Bel Canto & Her Second Solo Album ‘Mademoiselle’

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The Bel Canto repertoire is perhaps one of the most extensive in the repertory. Throughout history, only three composers have dominated every major theater and only a fraction of their works have been shown. Thanks to recent discoveries, festivals and solo albums, the works of rare composers like Pacini, Raimondi, and Fioravanti, among others, have come to the forefront. In {…}

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Artist Profile: Soprano Mariella Devia, A Bel Canto Legend

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Mariella Devia, born on April 12, 1948, is one of the supreme bel canto interpreters of the late 20th century. Born in Chiusavecchia, she trained at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia before making her stage debut in 1973 in the title role of “Lucia di Lammermoor.” She would become a fixture throughout Italy, eventually making her debut at the {…}

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Sonya Yoncheva, Plácido Domingo & Ermonela Jaho Highlight Teatro Real 2019-20 Season

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The Teatro Real has announced its 2019-20 season featuring seven Teatro Real premieres and three Spanish premieres. Here is a look at what to expect. The season opens with Verdi’s “Don Carlo“ with Nicola Luisotti conducting a production by David McVicar. The opera returns after a 14 year absence with Francesco Meli, Andrea Carè, and Alfred Kim sharing the title {…}

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Artist Of The Week: Elena Mosuc

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“Lakmé” is perhaps one of the most recognized operas in the world. While it is rarely performed, its Bell Song and Flower duet have been sung by every major lyric and coloratura soprano. So when the opera actually graces the stage, it is always an event and one that requires a soprano who is capable of singing the immensely difficult {…}

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Palau de Les Arts 2018-19 Review: Lucia Di Lammermoor

Quinn Kelsey Cancels Bayerische Staatsoper Debut

Cast Change In Semperoper Dresden’s “Die Tote Stadt.”

6 Stars You Can’t Miss At Teatro Alla Scala’s 2019-20 Season

Obituary: Deborah Cook Dies At 80

Q & A: Julie Fuchs On Bel Canto & Her Second Solo Album ‘Mademoiselle’

Artist Profile: Soprano Mariella Devia, A Bel Canto Legend

Sonya Yoncheva, Plácido Domingo & Ermonela Jaho Highlight Teatro Real 2019-20 Season

Artist Of The Week: Elena Mosuc