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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces New Cast Change for ‘La Cenerentola’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a new cast change for Rossini’s “La Cenerentola.” The company said that Maria Kataeva will sing the title role replacing Gaëlle Arquez, who is forced to cancel due to personal reasons. Kataeva will sing the performances on May 18, 21, 24, 29 and June 1, 2024. The mezzo is known for her interpretations of {…}

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Nadine Sierra & Juan Diego Flórez to Star in ‘West Side Story’ at Gran Teatre del Liceu

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The Gran Theatre del Liceu has announced that it will present Bernstein’s “West Side Story” in concert during the 2024-25 season. The company said, that the performances on July 29 and 31, will feature Gustavo Dudamel, Nadine Sierra, and Juan Diego Flórez. Dudamel famously conducted the 2021 film adaptation of the work, which was directed by Steven Spielberg. Meanwhile, both {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Cast Changes for ‘La Cenerentola’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced cast changes for Rossini’s “La Cenerentola.” The company said that bass-baritone Carlos Chausson has canceled his participation as Don Magnífico, while Roberto Tagliavini has also canceled the role of Alidoro due to personal reasons. As a result, Paolo Bordogna will replace Chausson, moving to the first cast. Meanwhile, Pablo Ruiz will replace Bordogna {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Cast Change for ‘Orgia’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for its production of “Orgia” The company said that baritone Christian Miedl will join the production of “Orgia,” scheduled for next April, replacing Jonathan McGovern, who for personal reasons has left the production. Miedl has appeared on the opera stage at the Wiener Staatsoper, Teatro alla Scala, Stuttgart State Opera, {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Cast Change for ‘Un Ballo in Maschera’

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The Gran Teatre del Lieu has announced a cast change for its production of “Un Ballo in Maschera.” The company said that “Sara Blanch will perform the role of Oscar in all the performances of ‘Un Ballo in Maschera,’ also in the previously announced ones with Jodie Devos, who ultimately does not participate in the production for health reasons.” Blanch {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Major Cast Change for ‘Carmen’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for its production of “Carmen.” The company said mezzo-soprano Rinat Shaham will assume the title role in the opera “Carmen” by Bizet in all previously announced performances with Varduhi Abrahamyan, who is forced to withdraw due to indisposition. Shaham already performed the production on Jan. 3 and 7, 2024. She is {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces New Cast Change for ‘Carmen’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a new cast change for its Jan. 8, 2024 performance of Bizet’s “Carmen.” The company said, “In today’s performance, January 8, the role of Don José in the opera ‘Carmen’ is played by tenor Freddie De Tommaso, due to Michael Spyres’ indisposition due to a cold.” De Tommaso will make his house debut {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Yet Another Cast Change for ‘Turandot’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for its performance of “Turandot” on December 15, 2023. The company revealed that Alejandro Roy would take on the role of Calaf, substituting for Martin Muehle who is ill. Roy joins a cast that includes Catherine Foster in the title role and Maria Agresta as Liù. This is the latest {…}