Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Don Carlo’

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its upcoming performances of Verdi’s “Don Carlo.” The company noted that Ekaterina Gubanova will sing the role of Eboli in the upcoming revival replacing Anita Rachvelishvili, who is pregnant. Gubanova has performed the role of Eboli around the world at such companies as the Mariinsky Theatre, Metropolitan Opera, Teatro alla Scala, {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Kristine Opolais, Bryn Terfel Headline Outdoor ‘Tosca’

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Three major opera stars are set to come together this August for two open-air performances of “Tosca” in Graz, Austria. The showcases, which are scheduled for August 22 and 24, will star Jonas Kaufmann as Cavaradossi, Kristine Opolais in the title role, and Bryn Terfel as Baron Scarpia. “Singing Puccini with exceptional artists like Bryn and Jonas on stage will {…}

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At Home With – Mezzo-Soprano Taxiarchoula Kanati in Stuttgart

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“At Home With… ” is a series collaboration between OperaWire and photographer Frances Marshall of Marshall Light Studio, combining original photography with insightful interviews. In this third installment, OperaWire spoke with mezzo-soprano Taxiarchoula Kanati. Greek mezzo-soprano Taxiarchoula Kanati was at the very cusp of moving into the next phase of her career when COVID-19 brought the world and the industry {…}

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Obituary: Marcella Reale Dies at 84

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Soprano Marcella Reale has died of COVID-19 at the age of 84. The American soprano died on Jan. 17, 2021, after having been infected with the coronavirus. Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1937 to Italian parents, Reale went on to study with Armand Tokatyan and Lotte Lehmann at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich on a Fulbright {…}

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Greece Shuts Down Theaters & Cinemas Due to Surge in COVID-19 Cases

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Greece has announced new lockdown restrictions due to the rise of COVID-19. Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that starting Tuesday, Nov. 3, all dining areas will be suspended, except for home deliveries as well as bars, cafes, cinemas, museums, theaters, and indoor gyms. As a result, the Greek National Opera and other concert halls will close for the month, effectively canceling {…}

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Obituary: Russian Tenor Vladislav Piavko Dies at 79

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(Credit: Irina Arkhipova Foundation) Russian tenor Vladislav Piavko has died at the age of 79. Piavko began his career as a student at the Moscow Conservatory before continuing his studies in Milan. The tenor performed major roles at the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow for over 25 years, including the role of Radames in Verdi’s “Aida” and Manrico in “Il Trovatore;” {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper Adds Performance to ‘7 Deaths of Maria Callas’

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(Credit: Marco Anelli © 2019) The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced an additional performance for the upcoming world premiere of “7 Deaths of Maria Callas.” The company announced via social media that the additional performance will be held on April 13, 2020 at 3 p.m. The opera, which is created by Marina Abramović is set to make its world premiere on {…}

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Liv Redpath, Anton Rositskiy, Dimitris Tiliakos Set for Deutsche Oper Berlin Debuts in Major Cast Changes for ‘Les Huguenots’

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(Credit: BdPortraits.com) The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced multiple cast changes for its upcoming production of “Les Huguenots,” according to the official statement on the company’s website. For all the performances of the opera, soprano Liv Redpath will take over the role of Marguerite de Valois from Erin Morley, while tenor Anton Rositskiy will replace Yosep Kang in the role {…}

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Artist Of The Week: Adela Zaharia

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(Credit: LA Opera) Since winning Operalia, soprano Adela Zaharia has emerged as one of the major rising stars in the opera world. Zaharia has made major debuts in some of the world’s greatest opera houses including the Bayerische Staatsoper and LA Opera and has added a number of major role debuts. She has also become a frequent exponent of the {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Don Carlo’

Jonas Kaufmann, Kristine Opolais, Bryn Terfel Headline Outdoor ‘Tosca’

At Home With – Mezzo-Soprano Taxiarchoula Kanati in Stuttgart

Obituary: Marcella Reale Dies at 84

Greece Shuts Down Theaters & Cinemas Due to Surge in COVID-19 Cases

Obituary: Russian Tenor Vladislav Piavko Dies at 79

Bayerische Staatsoper Adds Performance to ‘7 Deaths of Maria Callas’

Liv Redpath, Anton Rositskiy, Dimitris Tiliakos Set for Deutsche Oper Berlin Debuts in Major Cast Changes for ‘Les Huguenots’

Artist Of The Week: Adela Zaharia