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Grand Théâtre de Genève to Cancel Several June Performances

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The Grand Théâtre de Genève has announced the cancelation and postponement of several upcoming productions. Per its official website, the company unveiled that the decision was made in accordance with protocols instituted to prevent the continued spread of COVID-19. First up is a production of Verdi’s “La Traviata” that was set to take place between June 20 – July 3, {…}
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John Osborn, Olga Peretyatko, Anna Goryachova & Alex Esposito Headline Rai5 Broadcasts for Next Week

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(Credits: Matilde Fasso / © DR / Deutsche Oper am Rhein official website / Opus 3 Artists official website) Italian television channel Rai5 has announced broadcasts for the week of Jan. 11 – Jan. 15, 2021. First up will be a production of Donizetti’s “L’elisir d’amore” with Mariangela Sicilia, John Osborn, Iurii Samoilov, Alex Esposito and Francesca Benitez.  Francesco Lanzillotta {…}
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Best of 2020: OperaWire’s Top 11 Industry-Defining Moments of the Year

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This calendar year has been a difficult one for the world and for the music industry. It tested artists in ways they never thought they would. And yet it also showed resilience, love, and humility. It was a year where generosity was predominant and where artists united for a better cause. Usually, at this point in time, OperaWire has a {…}
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From Historical Documents to Strange Production Choices: An Analysis of the 2020 Donizetti Opera Festival

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The Donizetti Festival has become one of the most anticipated festivals of the year. It is a chance for audiences to discover unknown works from the bel canto master and experience the city where the great composer was born. There are operas, concerts, and family events. The city itself welcomes tourists from around the world and puts signs all over {…}
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Q & A: Riccardo Frizza on COVID-19, Donizetti Festival & the Importance of Art

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(Credit: Gianfranco Rota) For years, audiences who wanted to get a taste of Donizetti’s rarest works presented in a manner of utmost care at the Donizetti Opera Festival had to make the pilgrimage to Bergamo, the composer’s birthplace. But COVID-19 has forced the event to take place via virtual means in 2020. As a result, audiences worldwide will get a {…}
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Marina Rebeka, Michael Fabiano, Sonya Yoncheva, Deborah Nansteel, Aleksandra Kurzak Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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There’s no doubt that it hasn’t been an easy week in the opera world. With COVID-19 continuing to spread across the world at alarming rates, companies across Europe have entered a second lockdown, ending what many hoped would be a continuation of performances throughout the 2020-21 season. But it has not quite worked out that way. As such, online broadcasts {…}
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Donizetti Opera Festival Announces Three Streams

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The Donizetti Opera Festival is set to stream three opera productions through its new Web TV. The festival announced that it will first showcase “Marino Faliero” on Nov. 20 starring Michele Angelini, Francesca Dotto, and Michele Pertusi. The opera, which will be conducted by Riccardo Frizza and directed by Stefano Ricci will also be streamed on Rai 5. “Belsario” starring {…}
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Donizetti Opera Festival Announces Cast Change for ‘Marino Faliero’

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(Credit: Rebecca Fay) The Donizetti Opera Festival has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of “Marino Faliero.” The new production will star Michele Angelini in the role of Fernando replacing Javier Camarena, who is ill. The change comes as the region of Lombardy was declared as a red zone due to the surge in COVID-19 cases in Italy. {…}

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