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Svetlana Aksenova Replaces Angel Blue in Bayerische Staatsoper’s ‘La Bohème’

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(Credit: Theater an der Wien official website) Soprano Svetlana Aksenova will replace Angel Blue in the role of Mimì in Puccini’s “La bohème” at the Bayerische Staatsoper for the performances on Jan. 5, 7 & 9, 2022. Aksenova joins a cast that includes Emily Pogorelc in the role of Musetta, Evan LeRoy Johnson as Rodolfo, Roman Burdenko as Marcello, Andrei {…}

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Festival Aix-En-Provence Reappoints General Director

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The Festival Aix-en-Provence has reappointed its General Director. The organization noted that due to a proposal made by its President, Paul Hermelin during a meeting between the Festival’s Board of Directors on Nov. 16 in Aix-en-Provence, it decided to renew Pierre Audi’s mandate. The first mandate given to Pierre Audi in 2016 covered the five editions taking place between 2019 {…}

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Isabel Leonard Joins Voice Faculty of Manhattan School of Music

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(Credit: Rebecca Fay) Opera star Isabel Leonard is joining the Manhattan School of Music’s faculty. Leonard, who has a prominent international career that has taken her to such stages as the Metropolitan Opera, Washington National Opera, The Dallas Opera, Glyndebourne, Dutch National Opera, Royal Opera House, and Vienna State Opera, among many others, is a recipient of an honorary doctorate {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Changes ‘Die Zauberflote’ Production Due to Technical Difficulties

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a production change to its upcoming “Die Zauberflöte.” In a press release, Liceu noted that due to the difficulty of the production and a limited schedule with the technical team and soloists, the company has been obliged to change the production. As a result, the opera house will present a revival of Sir {…}

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Artist of the Week: Teresa Iervolino

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(Credit: Paolo Conserva) The Festival Valle d’Itria is well known for presenting obscure, neglected, or rarely performed works and always explores diverse themes. This year the festival’s theme is “Fiat Lux” meaning a new beginning. Among the program this year are works by Scarlatti and Haydn. There will also be a production of Porporra’s “L’Angelica,” a serenata from 1720. The {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change For ‘Carmen’

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(Credit: © Laszlo Emmer) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for the June 9, 2021 performance of Bizet‘s “Carmen.” The company announced that Gábor Bretz will perform the role of Escamillo, replacing Erwin Schrott. Bretz will join a cast that includes Vera-Lotte Boecker as Micaëla, Dmytro Popov as Don José, and Elena Maximova in the title role. Alexander {…}

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Davóne Tines Named First-Ever Creative Partner of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale

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The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale have appointed bass-baritone Davóne Tines as the organization’s first-ever Creative Partner. In his new residency, Tines will appear in the company’s productions both onstage and virtually as well as playing a key role behind the scenes and working with the administrative staff. He will also be involved in strategic planning and governance meetings with {…}