Opernhaus Zürich Announces Cast Change for ‘Carmen’

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Opernhaus Zürich has announced a cast change for its production of Bizet’s “Carmen.” The company said, “Edgaras Montvidas takes over the role of Don José in the ‘Carmen’ performance on Friday, April 19, 2024, replacing Saimir Pirgu.” Montvidas has performed with the Opéra National du Rhin Strasbourg, the Bregenzer Festspiele, the Opernhaus Zürich, Berlin Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Teater an {…}

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Barrie Kosky Recieves Germany’s Federal Cross of Merit

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Barrie Kosky has received Germany’s Federal Cross of Merit. The award was given to the Australian director by the country’s Minister of State for Culture, Claudia Roth. In a statement, Roth said, “The recipients of the Federal Cross of Merit honoured today are united by their commitment to wanting to make our country, our society and our democracy better. They {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Le Grande Macabre’

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a cast change for Liegti’s “Le Grande Macabre.” The company noted that Sam Carl will sing the role of Astradamors replacing the previously announced Brindley Sherratt. Carl is currently rehearsing a new production of “Il trittico” at the Dutch National Opera. This summer he is set to perform in the Glyndebourne Festival’s production of “Giulio Cesare. {…}

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Obituary: Baritone Nicholas Folwell Dies

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English Baritone Nicholas Folwell has died. Throughout his career, Folwell sang over 130 roles from a diverse repertoire of composers such as Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, and Wagner. He also sang in many world premieres. One of his greatest roles was Alberich in Wagner’s “Der Ring des Nibelungen,” which he performed at such houses as Opéra d’Angers-Nantes, Den Nye Opera, Opéra de Dijon, {…}

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Obituary: Mezzo-Soprano Claire Powell Dies

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English Mezzo-soprano Caire Powell has died. Born in 1954, Powell won the Richard Tauber memorial prize 1978 nd made her début at the Glyndebourne Festival in 1978 as the second lady in “Die Zauberflöte.” She went on to sing numerous roles with the company including Giunone in “Il Ritorno D’Ulisse,” Mrs Meg Page in “Falstaff,” Hippolyta in “A Midsummer Night’s {…}

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Joélle Harvey Joins Askonas Holt for Representation in in Europe & Asia

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Joélle Harvey has joined the roster of Askonas Holt for representation in Europe and Asia. She will be managed at Askonas Holt by Nicholas Moloney in collaboration with Fletcher Artists Management. This season the American soprano debuted with the New World Symphony and also makes her debut with the Houston Symphony in “Carmina Burana.” She also performed with the Chicago Symphony, {…}

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Staatsoper Hamburg Announces Cast Change for ‘Saint François d’Assise’

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The Staatsoper Hamburg has announced a cast change for its production of Messian’s “Saint François d’Assise.” The company announced that Jacques Imbrailo will replace Johannes Martin Kränze in the title role. Imbrailo is a well-known South African baritone who is well known for his interpretation in the title role of “Billy Budd.” He has performed at many of the world’s {…}

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Vladimir Jurowski Receives Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

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Vladimir Jurowski has been named Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. The Bayerische Staatsoper announced the news and noted that “Vladimir Jurowski was greeted by His Majesty King Charles III. appointed Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. We warmly congratulate you!” Jurowski was named the Music Director of the Glyndebourne Festival {…}

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Artist of the Week: Aigul Akhmetshina

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(Credit: Ken Howard / Met Opera) This New Year’s Eve the Metropolitan Opera is set to open a new production of Bizet’s beloved “Carmen.” The production will showcase one of the most sought-after Carmens currently performing in the world – Aigul Akhmetshina. Over the past years, Akhmetshina has performed the role at the Royal Opera House, Bashkir State Opera and {…}

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Opernhaus Zürich Announces Cast Change for ‘Carmen’

Barrie Kosky Recieves Germany’s Federal Cross of Merit

Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Le Grande Macabre’

Obituary: Baritone Nicholas Folwell Dies

Obituary: Mezzo-Soprano Claire Powell Dies

Joélle Harvey Joins Askonas Holt for Representation in in Europe & Asia

Staatsoper Hamburg Announces Cast Change for ‘Saint François d’Assise’

Vladimir Jurowski Receives Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

Artist of the Week: Aigul Akhmetshina