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Q & A: Soprano Dorothea Herbert On Future of The Opera, General Optimism in Life Amidst COVID-19

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(Credit: Linda Rabisch) When COVID-19 struck in March 2020, one of the final “live” performances to take the stage was a production of Dvořák’s “Rusalka” in Krefeld, Germany with dramatic soprano Dorothea Herbert in the title role. For her, the experience was surreal. “We performed on that night in a totally empty theater. There was no audience, just the darkness {…}
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Diana Damrau, José Carreras, Renata Scotto, Annalisa Stroppa, Gabriella Reyes Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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The holidays are in full swing and companies around the world are adapting their particular showcases to suit the festive mood. So for those wondering, yes, there will be a Messiah showcase, some Christmas concerts, a “Christmas” opera, and other performances that are sure to make the Yuletide all the more memorable. So without further ado, here are our top {…}
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‘Glyndebourne: No Ordinary Summer’ Set to Stream Throughout Holiday Season

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Sky Arts will stream “Glyndebourne: No Ordinary Summer” this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 The documentary focuses on the Glyndebourne Festival’s battle to ensure that the “show could go on.” The film places an emphasis on the company becoming the first UK opera house to perform a full-length opera to a live audience during the pandemic. Audiences will get a chance {…}
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Glyndebourne Announces Concert / Streaming Slate for December 2020

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Glyndebourne is set to present a number of unique showcases for the holiday season. The company will present “Glyndebourne Christmas Concerts” throughout the early part of December. The showcase will feature the Glyndebourne Chorus and Glyndebourne Tour Orchestra conducted by Aidan Oliver. Performance Dates: Dec. 5-13, 2020  “The Magic Flute” will be presented in a semi-staged 90-minute version. The opera {…}
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American Opera Project Unveils ‘fermata’ Virtual Gala to Spotlight Angel Blue, Charles Jarden

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The American Opera Project has unveiled “fermata,” a virtual benefit concert slated for Dec. 6, 2020. The showcase will feature soprano Angel Blue and producer Charles Jarden as they are honored for their contributions to the world of opera and their communities. Blue, who is one of the most renowned opera artists in the world and is a frequent performer {…}
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At Home With – Soprano Danielle de Niese in Glyndebourne

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(Credit: Frances Marshall) “At Home With… ” is a brand new series collaboration between OperaWire and photographer Frances Marshall of Marshall Light Studio, combining original photography with insightful interviews. In this first edition, OperaWire spoke with singer, recording artist, television host, and ambassador of the arts, Danielle de Niese. De Niese lives in the main house at Glyndebourne—home of the {…}
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Q & A: Alžběta Poláčková On The Brno Janacek Festival, ‘Osud’ & Establishing A Successful Career In The Czech Republic

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The Brno Janacek Festival 2020 kicked off with a performance of one of Janacek’s lesser known works, his semi-autobiographical opera “Osud,” with the Czech soprano Alžběta Poláčková in the lead female role of Mila. It would be a fair description to refer to Poláčková as one of the stars of the Czech National Opera, and no surprise that it was {…}
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Kate Lindsey & Matthew Rose Lead Glyndebourne Fall 2020 Performances

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(Credits: Rosetta Greek / Lena Kern) The Glyndebourne Festival has announced a full program of the series of socially-distanced indoor performances that will take place in Sussex, starting October 10, 2020. The Festival has announced that it will deploy a set of stringent COVID-19 safety rules, including strict social distancing, using uncirculated air to heat the auditorium, providing sanitizing stations {…}

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