Anna Netrebko, Kate Lindsey & Julie Fuchs Lead Top 6 To See This Weekend Internationally – (12/6-8)

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(Credit: Wiener Staatsoper-Michael Pohn / Teatro alla Scala – Marco Brescia & Rudy Amisano) This weekend its all about the opening night of one of the most important theaters in the world. There will also be a historic world premiere in addition to a number of new productions, revivals and debuts that are important to look out for. Les Contes {…}

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Franco Vassallo To Make Major Role Debut At Verdi Festival

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(Credit: Courtesy of Franco Vassallo) Franco Vassallo is set to make his role debut as Miller in Verdi’s “Luisa Miller” at the Festival Verdi of Parma. Vassallo will star in a new production, directed by Lev Dodin and conducted by Roberto Abbado. In a press statement the baritone noted, “In the gallery of the Verdi Fathers, Miller is a unique {…}

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Anna Netrebko & Maria Guleghina & The Top 6 Operas To See This Weekend – International Edition

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This weekend will be dedicated to favorites with some of the biggest singers performing signature roles. Turandot – Teatro Colón, Argentina Maria Guleghina stars in the title role of Puccini’s final work. The soprano appears alongside Verónica Cangemi, Kristian Benedikt, and legendary bass James Morris. Christian Badea conducts. Les Huguenots – Semperoper Dresden, Germany Venera Gimadieva and Jennifer Rowley make their highly anticipated {…}

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Saimir Pirgu, Anna Pirozzi & Roberta Mantegna Highlight Teatro Dell’Opera Di Roma’s 2019-20 Season

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The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma has announced its 2019-20 season featuring numerous new productions and two special concerts. Daniele Gatti conducts a new production of Verdi’s “Les Vêpres Siciliennes” by Valentina Carrasco. The production stars Roberto Frontali, John Osborn, Michele Pertusi, and Roberta Mantegna. Performance Dates: Dec. 10-22, 2019 Lyudmila Monastyrska and Monica Zanettin share the title role in Puccini’s “Tosca” with Giorgio Berrugi {…}

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Carmela Remigio & Luca Salsi Highlight Fondazione I Teatri Reggio Emilia’s 2019-20 Season

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The Fondazione I Teatri Reggio Emilia has announced its 2019-20 season. Francesca Dotto takes on the title role in Donizetti’s “Lucrezia Borgia” in a production by Andrea Bernard from the Donizetti Opera Festival. The cast will also include Marko Mimica, Francesco Castoro, and Varduhi Abrahamyan. Carla Delfrate conducts the production. Performance Dates: Dec. 6 & 8, 2019 The second production of the {…}

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Ann Petersen, Christopher Ventris & Michele Losier Highlight Royal Danish Opera’s 2019-2020 Season

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The Royal Danish Opera announced its 2019-20 season, a well balanced season which will feature two world premieres, a musical, a concert version of a Wagner opera, modern rarities, and several favorites. The season opens with Barrie Kosky’s production of “Carmen,” which was previously seen in Frankfurt and in London. French Canadian soprano Michele Losier will sing her first staged Carmen, {…}

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Rome Opera’s Artistic Director Speaks About Soprano Firing

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Last week, soprano Jessica Nuccio was removed from a production of “La Traviata” by the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma during a dress rehearsal for the Verdi opera. According to original reports, the soprano opted to cover throughout the rehearsal because it was only 36 hours before the first performance on Jan. 16. However, that was not pleasant for the artistic director Alessio {…}

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Top 8 Operas to See This Weekend – International (11/30-12/2)

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This weekend it was hard to pick five operas to see as there are many great performers and works being shown around the world. As a result, we have chosen eight works both popular and some rarely performed that we believe are must-sees. Here is a look and enjoy! Norma – Teatro Colón, Argentina Anna Pirozzi stars in the Mount {…}

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Oksana Dyka, Carmela Remigio & Alessio Arduini To Feature In Teatro La Fenice’s 2018-19 Season

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The Teatro la Fence has announced its 2018-19 season and will present a number of repertoire staples and rare gems. The season will also include a divide itself between the Teatro Malibran and Teatro La Fenice. Here is a look at the productions and concerts that will be held during the season. Productions Verdi’s “Macbeth” opens the season in a {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Kate Lindsey & Julie Fuchs Lead Top 6 To See This Weekend Internationally – (12/6-8)

Franco Vassallo To Make Major Role Debut At Verdi Festival

Anna Netrebko & Maria Guleghina & The Top 6 Operas To See This Weekend – International Edition

Saimir Pirgu, Anna Pirozzi & Roberta Mantegna Highlight Teatro Dell’Opera Di Roma’s 2019-20 Season

Carmela Remigio & Luca Salsi Highlight Fondazione I Teatri Reggio Emilia’s 2019-20 Season

Ann Petersen, Christopher Ventris & Michele Losier Highlight Royal Danish Opera’s 2019-2020 Season

Rome Opera’s Artistic Director Speaks About Soprano Firing

Top 8 Operas to See This Weekend – International (11/30-12/2)

Oksana Dyka, Carmela Remigio & Alessio Arduini To Feature In Teatro La Fenice’s 2018-19 Season