Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Change for ‘Giulio Cesare’

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The Opéra de Paris has announced a cast change for its production of “Giulio Cesare.” The company said that Marianne Crebassa has withdrawn from the production and as a result, Emily D’Angelo will take over the role of Sesto. Additionally, the role of Giulio Cesare will be performed by Gaëlle Arquez. They will join a cast that includes Lisette Oropesa, Wiebke {…}

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Royal Opera House Appoints New Concertmaster

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The Royal Opera House has announced a new concertmaster. The company said that it had appointed Magnus Johnston as the leader of the ⁦Royal Opera House Orchestra. Johnston was formally part of the Navarra Quartet, prior to his appointment and was a Guest Leader of OROH for performances of “The Magic Flute,” “Theodora,” “Lohengrin” and “Werther.” He has worked alongside {…}

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Santa Fe Opera to Broadcast Nico Muhly’s ‘Orfeo’

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Photo Credit: Curtis Brown Santa Fe Opera’s production of Nico Muhly’s “Orfeo” will be available for broadcast on Classical Public Radio KHFM for unlimited streaming from August 29 to Sept. 29, 2023. Muhly’s new orchestration of Monteverdi’s opera received its premiere on July 29, 2023. This radio broadcast features tenor Rolando Villazón in the title role, with Lauren Snouffer and {…}

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Q & A: Composer Nico Muhly on Creating a New Orchestration on Monteverdi’s ‘Orfeo’ for Santa Fe Opera

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(Photo credit: Heidi Solander) Back on July 29, Santa Fe Opera premiered a new production of Monteverdi’s seminal “Orfeo,” directed by Yuval Sharon. And while that in and of itself makes for a compelling and unique story, adding a unique layer to the experience was the fact that this production also features a new orchestration of the work by “the {…}

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Iestyn Davies, Lucy Crowe, & Tim Mead Headline The English Concert’s 2023-24 Season

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(Photo credits: Chris Sorensen, Victoria Cadisch, Andrew Staples) The English Concert has announced its 2023-24 season. This article features vocal works only. Countertenor Iestyn Davies returns to the BBC Proms to perform “Late Night Bach.” Davies will perform two of Bach’s solo cantatas, “Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust” and “Geist und Seele wird verdwirret” at the Royal Albert Hall. Performance Date: {…}

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Rolando Villazón to Return to Santa Fe Opera Production of ‘Orfeo’

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Rolando Villazón is set to return to the stage for a production of “Orfeo” at the Santa Fe Opera. Following an injury that kept him out of the opening night of the production on July 29, the tenor took to social media and said, “Finally: I cannot wait to become Orfeo tonight at Santa Fe Opera and to share the {…}

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Rolando Villazón Out of Opening Performance of Santa Fe Opera’s ‘Orfeo’ After Sustaining Injury in Rehearsal

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The Santa Fe Opera has announced that Rolando Villazón has been forced to withdraw from the July 29, 2023 performance of “Orfeo” due to a “minor injury” he sustained during the final dress rehearsal. In his stead, the company is calling on Luke Sutliff to take over the title role while Villazón rests for a prescribed four days. “I am {…}

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Elena Villalón Joins MWA Management

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(Credit: MWA Management) Cuban-American soprano Elena Villalón has signed with MWA for worldwide management. A recent alumna of the Houston Grand Opera Studio and one of the youngest-ever winners of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions in 2019, Villalón is set to compete this summer at the Operalia competition. Next season the soprano will sing Susanna in “Le Nozze di {…}

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Emily D’Angelo, Benjamin Appl & Tyler Duncan Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences are in for two solo albums, two full opera recordings, and a soundtrack for a new film. Forever The 30-voice choral group Libera returns with “Forever,” an all-new album. “Forever” features new songs written by former members of Libera – an ensemble with many grateful alumni since it features the ethereal, time-sensitive beauty of young boys’ voices {…}

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Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Change for ‘Giulio Cesare’

Royal Opera House Appoints New Concertmaster

Santa Fe Opera to Broadcast Nico Muhly’s ‘Orfeo’

Q & A: Composer Nico Muhly on Creating a New Orchestration on Monteverdi’s ‘Orfeo’ for Santa Fe Opera

Iestyn Davies, Lucy Crowe, & Tim Mead Headline The English Concert’s 2023-24 Season

Rolando Villazón to Return to Santa Fe Opera Production of ‘Orfeo’

Rolando Villazón Out of Opening Performance of Santa Fe Opera’s ‘Orfeo’ After Sustaining Injury in Rehearsal

Elena Villalón Joins MWA Management

Emily D’Angelo, Benjamin Appl & Tyler Duncan Lead New CD/DVD Releases