Obituary: Tenor Peter Seiffert Passes Away at 71

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(Photo credit: Studioline Photography) Tenor Peter Seiffert, known largely for his Wagnerian roles, passed away on April 14, at the age of 71. Seiffert was born in Düsseldorf on Jan. 4 1954, to opera singer Helmut Seiffert. As a young boy, Seiffert was a soloist in a Düsseldorf boys’ choir. He studied at the Musikhochschule in Düsseldorf and went on {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu to Host 2025 ‘Concert for Peace’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu will host the 2025 “Concert for Peace,” in collaboration with the Victoria de los Ángeles Foundation. This initiative, which began in 2022 in response to the outbreak of war in Ukraine, now returns in favor of peace, solidarity, and understanding between peoples, reaffirming the musical world’s commitment to universal rights. Given the increase in armed {…}

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Adelaide Festival Announces New Artistic Director

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Matthew Lutton has been appointed as Artistic Director of the Adelaide Festival ⁦⁩ from 2026 to 2028. After nine years as Artistic Director and co-CEO of the acclaimed Malthouse Theatre in Melbourne, Lutton will take the creative leadership of Australia’s pre-eminent cultural event. During his time as Artistic Director and co-CEO, Lutton elevated Malthouse Theatre’s reputation as a space where {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Soprano Giselle Allen on ‘Der Fliegende Hollände’ & the Repertory She Prefers to Sing

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(Photo: courtesy of Giselle Allen) Later this month, Irish National Opera will be staging a new production of Wagner’s “Der Fliegende Holländer,” conducted by Fergus Sheil and directed by Rachael Hewer, with baritone Jordan Shanahan as the Dutchman. OperaWire recently met up with the Northern Irish soprano, Giselle Allen, who is currently preparing for the role of Senta, to talk {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Conductor Paolo Arrivabeni on Why His Work Is Never Static & How It Is an Opportunity for Rediscovery and Growth

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(Photo © Marc Larcher) To learn from Maestro Paolo Arrivabeni about his journey before he steps on the podium to conduct an opera or a symphony is more than a treat. It is a brief excursion into some of the layers he explores before he picks up his baton. More than rehearsals with singers and orchestra, more than simply studying {…}

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Roxanna Panufnik, Gavin Bryars, & Errollyn Wallen Among 2024 Ivor Classical Award Winners

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(Photo credit: Hogan Media) The Ivors Academy revealed the 11 winners of the Ivor Novello Awards at The 2024 Ivors Classical Awards. Only winners in the opera and choral music categories are listed in this article. Roxanna Panufnik received her first Ivor Novello Award in recognition of her diverse and ever-growing body of work. Panufnik’s choral compositions and operas include {…}

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Apple Music Classical Now Available on Carplay

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Apple continues to invest in Apple Music Classical, allowing the app to be accessible on CarPlay. The app, which was released in March 2023, will allow users to “search in CarPlay for composers, artists, works, and instruments in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Dutch with additional languages to follow.” The app has partnerships with several organizations including Berlin {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Lisette Oropesa, Nahuel di Pierro, Saimir Pirgu & Marina Viotti Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. It’s a star-studded lineup of releases with Zarzuela, bel canto, modern works, and experimental albums by leading opera singers. Mis Amores son las Flores Lisette Oropesa releases her latest album dedicated to Zarzuela. In a statement, the soprano said, “I’m so happy to {…}

Artist of the Week, Special Features

Artist of the Week: Oleksandr Pushniak

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(Credit: Ludwig Olah/Semperoper Dresden) This week the Berlin State Opera is set to open its production of Strauss’ epic opera “Die Frau Ohne Schatten.” The work is rarely performed because of the immense cast and orchestra it requires so it is always a special work to hear it when it is presented. With this revival, the Berlin State Opera has {…}

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Obituary: Tenor Peter Seiffert Passes Away at 71

Gran Teatre del Liceu to Host 2025 ‘Concert for Peace’

Adelaide Festival Announces New Artistic Director

Q & A: Soprano Giselle Allen on ‘Der Fliegende Hollände’ & the Repertory She Prefers to Sing

Q & A: Conductor Paolo Arrivabeni on Why His Work Is Never Static & How It Is an Opportunity for Rediscovery and Growth

Roxanna Panufnik, Gavin Bryars, & Errollyn Wallen Among 2024 Ivor Classical Award Winners

Apple Music Classical Now Available on Carplay

Lisette Oropesa, Nahuel di Pierro, Saimir Pirgu & Marina Viotti Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Artist of the Week: Oleksandr Pushniak