Wiener Staatsoper Announces Opera Change for Jan. 2

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(Credit: Peter Knutson) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced an opera change for Jan. 2, 2022. The company noted that “due to Omicron infections in the vocal ensemble, the first performance of the revival of “La bohème” has been canceled. As a result, the company will present “Tosca” with Malin Byström in the title role. The soprano will return to the Wiener {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Cast Changes for ‘The Queen of Spades’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, Spain has announced cast changes for its production of “The Queen of “Spades.” The company revealed that due to scheduling issues for soprano Serena Sáenz, Mercedes Gancedo will now join the production as Prilepa. Additionally, tenor Martin Muehle has been forced to cancel his participation as Hermann due to health reasons. As a {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Ordered to Reduce Seating Capacity

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(Credit: Gran Teatre del Liceu official website) The Catalan regional government has introduced a series of restrictive measures aimed at curbing the latest spread of COVID-19. The Catalan authorities were forced to ask for a Catalan High Court approval for the new measures. A nighttime curfew between 12 a. m. and 6 a. m. has been introduced in all municipalities {…}

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Luciano Ganci Replaces Francesco Meli in Wiener Staatsoper’s ‘Tosca’

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(Credit: Lombardo Associates official website) Tenor Luciano Ganci will perform the role of Mario Cavaradossi in Puccini’s “Tosca” at the Wiener Staatsoper for performances on Dec. 27 & 30, 2021. Ganci will replace Francesco Meli, who was originally scheduled to sing the role. Ganci joins a cast that includes Gevorg Hakobyan as Baron Scarpia, Martin Häßler as Angelotti, and Saioa {…}

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Ludovic Tézier Takes over Final ‘Tosca’ Performance at Wiener Staatsoper

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(Credit: Wiener Staatsoper/Michael Pohn) Ludovic Tézier will sing the final performance of Puccini’s “Tosca” at the Wiener Staatsoper. The company announced that the French baritone will replace Erwin Schrott in the role of Scarpia due to an injury. Tézier took over the first three performances of “Tosca” on Sept. 3, Sept. 6, and Sept. 9. For the Sept. 11 performance, he will {…}

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Teatro Real de Madrid 2020-21 Review: Tosca

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(Credit: Javier del Real) This review was written after the performance on the 3d of July, the first performance of cast B. I usually leave my opinion about the conductor for the end of the review, but in this case, since it affects the performances of the singers drastically, I have opted to give that opinion first. Nicola Luisotti’s reading {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Nina Stemme, Lisette Oropesa & Juan Diego Flórez Lead Wiener Staatsoper’s 2021-22 Season

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced its 2021-22 season which will spotlight some of the world’s greatest performers and five new productions. Here is the full slate. Premieres Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” will showcase Juan Diego Flórez as Count Almaviva, Marianne Crebassa as Rosina, Davide Luciano in the role of Figaro, Paolo Bordogna as Bartolo, and Ildar Abdrazakov as Basilio. {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Joyce El-Khoury, Benjamin Appl, Cecilia Violetta López, Jonathan Tetelman Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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It’s happening. As the opera world starts progressing toward live performances, digital offerings are being tailored back a bit. We will continue this series nonetheless, providing our recommendations for some of the exciting upcoming opera events that you can stream from home in the event that you are not yet ready or able to return to a live performance. This {…}

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Joyce El-Khoury & Jonathan Tetelman Headline Opéra de Lille’s ‘Tosca’ Stream

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(Credit: Fay Fox) On June 3, Opéra de Lille in France is set to stream a new production of Puccini’s “Tosca.” The production will be conducted by Alexandre Bloch and will be directed by Olivier Fredj. Joyce El-Khoury makes her role debut in the title role alongside rising star Jonathan Tetelman as Cavaradossi and Gevorg Hakobyan a Scarpia. The performance will be streamed {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Opera Change for Jan. 2

Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Cast Changes for ‘The Queen of Spades’

Gran Teatre del Liceu Ordered to Reduce Seating Capacity

Luciano Ganci Replaces Francesco Meli in Wiener Staatsoper’s ‘Tosca’

Ludovic Tézier Takes over Final ‘Tosca’ Performance at Wiener Staatsoper

Teatro Real de Madrid 2020-21 Review: Tosca

Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Nina Stemme, Lisette Oropesa & Juan Diego Flórez Lead Wiener Staatsoper’s 2021-22 Season

Anna Netrebko, Joyce El-Khoury, Benjamin Appl, Cecilia Violetta López, Jonathan Tetelman Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

Joyce El-Khoury & Jonathan Tetelman Headline Opéra de Lille’s ‘Tosca’ Stream