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Will Liverman, Philippe Jaroussky, & Victoria de los Ángeles Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week several new solo albums will be released. There will also be an album released for the centennial of Victoria de los Ángeles. Here is a look at the new releases. Forgotten Arias Philippe Jaroussky releases his latest album which pays tribute {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Le Grand Macabre’

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of Ligeti’s “Le Grand Macabre.” The company said that Andrew Watts will sing the role of Fürst Go-Go replacing the originally announced Xavier Sabata. Watts is a countertenor who has performed at the e Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Glyndebourne Festival, Teatro alla Scala, Teatro La Fenice, Staatsoper Berlin, {…}

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Jonathan Tetelman Cancels Opening ‘Madama Butterfly’ at Deutsche Oper Berlin Due to COVID-19

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Jonathan Tetelman has canceled the Sept. 15 performance of Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” due to COVID-19. The tenor took to social media and said, “I am sorry to report that I am unwell and have recently tested positive for COVID-19. Unfortunately I ma forced to cancel my ‘Madama Butterfly’ appearance at the Deutsche Oper on Sept. 15. I’m greatly looking forward {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Cast Change for ‘Eugene Onegin’

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The Grand Theatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for its production of “Eugene Onegin.” The company said that Sam Carl will replace Andrea Mastroni in the role of Prince Gremin. The company said that Mastroni was forced to cancel due to personal reasons. Carl has previously appeared with the Glyndebourne Festival, Dutch National Opera, Opéra national de Lorraine, Concertgebouw {…}

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Wilton Music Hall to Present ‘FEAST’ Starring Stephanie Wake-Edwards

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Wilton Music Hall is set to present the premiere of “FEAST” this September. The work stars mezzo-soprano Stephanie Wake-Edwards as Jess, who needs a promotion and engages in one more night of partying and feasting behind her partner’s back. Audiences will hear music by Purcell, Britten, Weill, and Wallen, as well as new music by Ben Comeau. Wake-Edwards is a {…}

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Andrew Watts Named General & Artistic Director of International Vocal Competition ‘s-Hertogenbosch

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Photo credit: Sarah Hickson British countertenor Andrew Watts has been named the General and Artistic Director of International Vocal Competition ‘s-Hertogenbosch. He succeeds Ivan van Kalmthout, who has led the competition since 2018. His position begins on Sept. 1, one month before the start of the 2023 competition. Watts, who in addition to being an international performer is also a {…}

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Cyrille Dubois & José Carreras Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences will get to experience classic recordings as well as some new solo recitals and complete recordings of rarely performed operas. AMASS GRAMMY-nominated conductor Eugene Rogers brings to life Jocelyn Hagen’s setting of the Roman Catholic Mass in AMASS. This work stands apart from the Mass settings of other composers who have practiced this centuries-old genre, including Johann {…}