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Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Maria Agresta, Lisette Oropesa, Pretty Yende & Sondra Radvanovsky Lead Teatro San Carlo’s 2021-22 Season

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The Teatro San Carlo has announced its 2021-22 season featuring 14 operas, 35 concert, and 4 ballets. Here is a look at the operas and the vocal performances. The season opens with Verdi’s “Otello“ with Jonas Kaufmann singing the title role. Michele Mariotti conducts the new production by Mario Martone. Kaufmann will alternate the title role with Yusif Eyvazov and {…}

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Teatro De La Maestranza Announces Changes To 2020-21 Season

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(Credit: Fundación Juan March) The Teatro de la Maestranza has announced changes for its upcoming performances. Per an official statement on the company’s website, the opera house was forced to adjust its schedule due to the temporary and exceptional measures decreed by the Government of the Junta de Andalucía for the containment of the novel coronavirus. First up is the {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Teatro Real de Madrid 2018-19 Review: Zarzuela Recital Featuring Jose Bros & Ruth Iniesta

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José Bros, a highly regarded Spanish tenor, chose to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his opera debut with a recital of Zarzuela pieces. He was joined by rising soprano Ruth Iniesta, who happens to be currently performing the role of “Nannetta” in Verdi’s “Falstaff” at the same stage. The two sang an equal number of Zarzuela arias and shared the {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Tenor Levy Sekgapane On Performing Bel Canto Repertoire, His Idol, & Plácido Domingo

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Since tenor Levy Sekgapane won Operalia in 2017, he has been in great demand and with every subsequent performance he is quickly establishing himself as one of the best of his generation. It is no surprise that 2018 has been big year for Sekgapane as he has made major debuts in European stages from Baltic states to the U.K. and {…}

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Sondra Radvanovsky’s Program For ‘Bel Canto To Verismo’ Recital Revealed

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Superstar Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky will appear in recital in Toronto this November 24, 2018. The famed singer will perform “From Bel Canto to Verismo,” alongside pianist Anthony Manoli at the Koerner Hall at 8 p.m. Per a press release, the performance will feature arias from Caccini, Gluck, Verdi, Rossini, Puccini, and Donizetti. Among the selections will be arias from “Manon {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Interview: Soprano Meghan Picerno’s Balancing Act

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Throughout history, many opera stars have managed to make the crossover to Broadway and musical theatre, enjoying successful careers in both. Most recently, Renée Fleming earned raves for her work in “Carousel” on Broadway. Paolo Szot is another in recent years who has also managed a successful development in both arenas as well. Coloratura soprano Meghan Picerno is another taking {…}

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Vienna State Opera 2017-18 Live Stream: Jonas Kaufmann, Anja Harteros Star in ‘Andrea Chénier’

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Jonas Kaufmann brings his famed interpretation of Giordano’s “Andrea Chénier” to the Vienna State Opera in a production that will be live streamed online as part of the company’s season-long series. The showcase on April 29 will be the tenor’s second production of the opera in just a few weeks. He performed the title role in Barcelona a few weeks {…}

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Q & A: Tenor Andrea Carè On ‘Tosca,’ ‘Otello’ & Overcoming Stage Fright

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Tenor Andrea Carè is a man on the rise. Over the last few years, his star has risen with his interpretations of some of opera’s most potent tenor roles garnering high praise and interest. It all started for him in 2001 when he started his vocal studies at the Conservatorio “Giuseppe Verdi” in Turin. In 2005, he won the Teatro {…}

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The Opera World Reacts to Dmitri Hvorostovsky on Social Media

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The opera world woke up to the sad news of Dmitri Hvorostovsky’s passing. Here is a look at all the love being spread by his colleagues and the like throughout the opera community. I just woke to the news that Dmitri Hvorostovsky has passed, and am floored. Absolutely heartbroken. Have no words.https://t.co/IOsAM1hXpb — Jamie Barton (@jbartonmezzo) November 22, 2017 Our {…}