Varduhi Abrahamyam, Sonya Yoncheva, Anita Rachvelishvili & Ailyn Pérez Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences will get to experience the world premiere recording of a recent opera, two acclaimed productions on DVD, and the debut album for one of today’s rising stars. Let’s have a look. Rhapsody Cecilia Bartoli continues her series ‘Mentored by Bartoli’ series in partnership with Decca Classics. The second album will feature Varduhi Abrahamyan’s debut recording and music {…}

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Marina Rebeka to Star in Film ‘In the Land that Sings’

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(Credit: Andrejs Strokins) Soprano Marina Rebeka is set to star in the upcoming film “In the Land that Sings” (Working Title). The new film, directed by Māris Martinsons, is a historical drama set in the second half of the 19th century when the first Latvian Song Festival took place. Initial production took place between March 9 and 20 in Riga {…}

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Theater Freiburg Announces New General Music Director

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(Credit: Marco Borggreve) The Theater Freiburg in Germany has appointed André de Ridder as its new General Music Director. The appointment will begin during the 2022-23 season with Ridder following Fabrice Bollon, whose contract expires at the end of the 2021-22 season. Ridder was recommended by the Finding Commission from 150 applicants after an extensive selection process. With Theater Freiburg the {…}

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Netherlands Tightens Lockdown, Bans Flights

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(Credit: Dutch National Opera & Ballet official website) The Dutch government has announced the extension of its national lockdown with new drastic measures in a bid to curb the spread of the novel SARS-CoV-2 strains of coronavirus. The cabinet of Prime Minister Mark Rutte will introduce a nationwide curfew from 8:30 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Citizens will be able to {…}

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Q & A: John Holiday on Auditioning for ‘The Voice’ & Working with John Legend

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(Credit: Tyler Golden) In October, countertenor John Holiday surprised the opera world in a big way. The Texas native who has performed with such companies as the Glimmerglass Festival, Los Angeles Opera, Dutch National Opera, Cincinnati Opera (and will make his Metropolitan Opera debut in 2021), performed in the blind auditions for hit TV show “The Voice.” Performing “Misty” by {…}

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John Holiday Wins Battle Round on ‘The Voice’

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John Holiday won the Battle Rounds on “The Voice.” During the Nov. 10 episode, Holiday went head-to-head with teammate Julia Cooper singing a duet of “Summer Soft” by Stevie Wonder. The performance amazed the mentors with Gwen Stefani noting, “I have no words for you. I don’t even understand how you’re real.” Holiday went on to beat out Cooper with {…}

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Rice University to Present ‘Der Kaiser von Atlantis’

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The Opera Department and Chamber Orchestra of Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music are set to present their first virtual performance with “Der Kaiser von Atlantis,” the only opera by composer Viktor Ullmann and librettist Peter Kien. While the opera was rehearsed in the ghetto of Theresienstadt in 1944, it was never never given a performance during Ullmann and Kien’s {…}

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Countertenor John Holiday Scores Major Victory on ‘The Voice’

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Famed countertenor John Holiday has scored a major success on NBC’s “The Voice.” The countertenor provided a blind audition of “Misty” by Ella Fitzgerald, captivating three of the four judges. He ultimately opted for Team Legend. “Us Johns gotta stick together,” said John Legend as he attempted to win over the countertenor to his side. “I’m thrilled and honored to {…}

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Obituary: English Baritone Adrian Clarke Dies Following Long Illness

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(Image Source: Royal Opera House) On September 10, 2020, baritone Adrian Clarke passed away, the cause of death is listed as a prolonged illness. Born in Northampton, Clarke studied at the Royal College of Music and the London Opera Centre. He made his debut with the Royal Opera in 1994, playing Sid in “La fanciulla del West,” and went on {…}

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Varduhi Abrahamyam, Sonya Yoncheva, Anita Rachvelishvili & Ailyn Pérez Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Marina Rebeka to Star in Film ‘In the Land that Sings’

Theater Freiburg Announces New General Music Director

Netherlands Tightens Lockdown, Bans Flights

Q & A: John Holiday on Auditioning for ‘The Voice’ & Working with John Legend

John Holiday Wins Battle Round on ‘The Voice’

Rice University to Present ‘Der Kaiser von Atlantis’

Countertenor John Holiday Scores Major Victory on ‘The Voice’

Obituary: English Baritone Adrian Clarke Dies Following Long Illness