Artist Profile: Mezzo-Soprano Teresa Berganza, A Spanish Legend

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Mezzo-soprano Teresa Berganza is one of Spain’s great treasures. Born on March 16, 1935, Berganza studied piano and voice at the Madrid Conservatory. She was awarded the first prize for singing in 1954 and subsequently debuted a year later. In 1957, Berganza made her opera debut at the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence in “Così Fan Tutte.” Also in 1957, the mezzo made {…}

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Oper Frankfurt 2018-19 Review: Rinaldo

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Most musicologists concur that Handel did a major cut and paste job on “Rinaldo,” as more than two thirds of the score was cribbed from earlier compositions. There are also three versions of this tremendously successful opera from 1711, 1717 and 1731. Depending on singers’ availability and vocal condition, innumerable nips and tucks occurred at almost all 53 performances during Handel’s {…}

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Pretty Yende, Brandon Jovanovich & Sonya Yoncheva Among Opera Awards Finalists

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The opera awards have announced the 2019 nominees with multiple singers and companies competing for top prizes. The nominees for Female Singer of the Year are Anna Caterina Antonacci, Daniela Barcellona, Sabine Devieilhe, Rosa Feola, Asmik Grigorian, and Pretty Yende. Meanwhile, the category for Male Singer of the Year is headlined by Charles Castronovo who competes with Alex Esposito, Brandon Jovanovich, John Osborn, Xavier Sabata, and Georg Zeppenfeld. {…}

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Artist Of The Week: Luca Pisaroni

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For over 10 years, bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni has been the go-to Leporello in Mozart’s “Don Giovanni,” performing the role all over the world at such companies as the Teatro alla Scala, the Metropolitan Opera, Salzburg Festival, Baden Baden Festival, Wiener Staatsoper, and at Tanglewood, among others. His interpretation has been hailed by critics as “dynamic” and “youthful” and a number of performances {…}

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In Memoriam 2018: Remembering the Major Opera Singers That Passed This Year

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For many, 2018 was a year to celebrate with many triumphs. It was also a tough year for arts institutions fighting sexual harassment scandals and numerous political issues. And it was also a year that saw many beloved artists’ and celebrities’ lives come to an end. The opera world was particularly devastated by the loss of many major stars, some of {…}

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Best of 2018: 11 Singers Who Had A Year To Remember!

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It’s that time of year during which we look back at the past 365-ish days and the big moments that defined them. Every year, the opera world has its share of rising and breakout stars as well as opera singers who solidify or take their careers in new directions. Others make important debuts or create roles that audiences would have {…}

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Obituary: Bass Maxim Mikhailov Dies At 57

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Bass Maxim Mikhailov has died at the age of 57. The Bolshoi Theatre announced the passing of the bass in Moscow. No cause of death was given however in the report. Born on May 13, 1962, Mikhailov was the grandson of bass Maxim Dormidontovich Mikhailov, the Bolshoi’s basso profundo from 1932 to 1956. Mikhailov joined the Bolshoi in 1987 and went on {…}

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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (8/3-5)

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Here’s a look at the operas to see this weekend around Europe. The Queen of Spades – Salzburg Festival, Austria The highly anticipated new production of Tchaikovsky’s masterwork opens with Brandon Jovanovich singing the lead and Evgenia Muraveva as Liza. Oksana Volkova, Hanna Schwarz, Igor Golovatenko, and Vladislav Sulimsky also star in Hans Neuenfels’ production. Mariss Jansons conducts. Carmen – Bregenz Festival, Austria Bizet’s {…}

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Artist Of The Week: Guido Loconsolo

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Throughout the past years, Guido Loconsolo has specialized in Mozart’s works singing all three Da Ponte works and performing various roles from each work. He has also performed “La Clemenza di Tito” and has attempted to take on all the Mozart roles wrote for his voice. His repertoire has also been expansive as he has performed numerous Bel canto works, {…}

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Artist Profile: Mezzo-Soprano Teresa Berganza, A Spanish Legend

Oper Frankfurt 2018-19 Review: Rinaldo

Pretty Yende, Brandon Jovanovich & Sonya Yoncheva Among Opera Awards Finalists

Artist Of The Week: Luca Pisaroni

In Memoriam 2018: Remembering the Major Opera Singers That Passed This Year

Best of 2018: 11 Singers Who Had A Year To Remember!

Obituary: Bass Maxim Mikhailov Dies At 57

Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (8/3-5)

Artist Of The Week: Guido Loconsolo