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Marina Rebeka, Julia Bullock, J’Nai Bridges & Freddie De Tommaso Lead Dutch National Opera’s 2022-23 Season

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The Dutch National Opera has announced its 2022-23 season with productions, four world premieres, two European premieres, six new productions, and four family operas. The season opens with a revival of Bizet’s “Carmen” with Jordan de Souza conducting a cast that includes J’Nai Bridges, Stanislas de Barbeyrac, Lukasz Golinski, and Adriana González. Performance Dates: Sept. 3 – 22, 2022 Engelbert {…}

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Dutch National Opera, Wiener Staatsoper & Teatro Massimo to Collaborate on ‘Animal Farm’

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The Dutch National Opera, Wiener Staatsoper and the Teatro Massimo are set to collaborate on a new opera entitled “Animal Farm.”  The work by Moscow composer Alexander Raskatov is based on George Orwell’s book. In the press release, the companies said, “The Vienna State Opera, the Dutch National Opera in Amsterdam and the Teatro Massimo di Palermo have announced the {…}

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Dutch National Opera Announces New Chorus Master

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The Dutch National Opera has announced that Edward Ananian-Cooper will be its new chorus master. His tenure will kick off during the 2022-23 season and he will take over for Ching-Lien Wu, who resigned from the company in April of 2021. An Austrian-Belgian with a double Masters in choral and orchestral conducting, Ananian-Cooper has been chorus master of the Chorus {…}

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Dutch National Opera & Ballet to Present 2022 International Young Patrons Gala

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The Dutch National Opera & Ballet has announced the 2022 International Young Patrons Gala. The event, which is set for June 4, 2022, will feature a surprise program by the Dutch National Opera and Dutch National Ballet led by Matthew Rose. Audiences in attendance will have a chance to check out young and upcoming talent working with the Dutch National {…}

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Malin Byström Leads Dutch National Opera’s Tosca’

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The Dutch National Opera is set to present Puccini’s “Tosca.” The company will present a production by Barrie Kosky, who gives the dark side of this opera ample room, without glamorous Roman churches, rustling velvet, or shining pearl necklaces. Kosky focuses entirely on the fatal psychological drama, with its bloody ending. Lorenzo Viotti leads the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra and Swedish soprano {…}

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Dutch National Opera to Stream Haydn’s “Missa in tempore belli”

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On Feb. 11, the Dutch National Opera, in collaboration with OperaVision, will stream Haydn’s “Missa in tempore belli.” The company staged the work in a production by Barbora Horáková and revealed the flipside of the steadfast faith that runs through every note of Haydn’s mass, poignantly portraying individuals who suffer under the heavy burden of a narrow-minded, one-sided ideology. Swiss-Israeli {…}

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Dutch National Touring Opera, the Dutch National Opera, Opera Zuid to World Premiere ‘Orphée / L’Amour / Eurydice’

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The Dutch National Touring Opera, the Dutch National Opera, Opera Zuid, M31 Foundation, and WeMakeVR are set to present the world premiere of “Orphée / L’Amour / Eurydice.” Opening on Feb. 16, the unique VR work features music by Zbigniew Wolny and a libretto by Hélène Vrijdag and will be directed by Robin Coops and Avinash Changa. Per an official {…}

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Dutch National Opera Announces 2022 Opera Forward Festival

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The Opera Forward Festival has announced its 2022 season. The festival is set to be present works by established names and a new generation of makers, musical performances, video art, and talks. The sixth edition’s theme is “New Beginnings.” The festival will showcase four productions. The festival will open with the world premiere of “I Have Missed You Forever” by {…}

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Dutch National Opera to Reopen Following New Government Regulations

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The Dutch National Opera is set to reopen after the Netherlands relaxed its COVID measures. Following a tough lockdown that shut down hospitality settings, including bars, restaurants, and museums on Dec. 18, the Dutch government said on Tuesday, Jan. 25 that it will take a risk and ease restrictions. The new guidelines will allow cafes, bars, and restaurants to open {…}