Christine Goerke & Jamie Barton Star In Icelandic Opera 2019-20 season

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The Icelandic Opera has announced its 2019-20 season which will include a celebratory production of Richard Wagner “Die Walküre.” If you have not been to Iceland yet, it may be time to start planning your first trip and experience Norse mythology on site! Next season will open with Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro,” in a production by English director John {…}

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San Francisco Opera Announces Major Cast Changes For 2019 Summer Season

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The San Francisco Opera has announced a number of cast changes for its 2019 summer season. The first major change is that of the character of Medoro in “Orlando.” Countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen will assume the role, replacing David Daniels. Nussbaum Cohen is a second-year San Francisco Opera Adler Fellow and he is set for performances of “Saul” with the {…}

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OperaVision Presents ‘Billy Budd’ From Den Norske Opera and Ballett

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OperaVision will start streaming the Norske Opera and Ballett’s production of Britten’s “Billy Buddy” on Feb. 8, 2019. The production will be directed by Annilese Miskimmon with conductor Mark Wigglesworth in the pit to lead the Norwegian National Opera. The cast will feature Peter Hoare as Vere, Jacques Imbrailo as the title character, John Relyea as John Claggart, Aleksander Nohr {…}

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George Benjamin’s New Opera To World Premiere in 2018

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The Royal Opera has announced the world premiere of George Benjamin’s new opera “Lessons in Love and Violence.” The company announced that the opera will be presented in May 2018 and is inspired by an Elizabethan drama. According to the Royal Opera “the new opera considers what space, if any, exists for love and human affection inside the dangerous machinery of power.” The story centers {…}

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Levente Török Appointed General Music Director of Theater Aachen

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Levente Török has been appointed General Music Director of Theater Aachen. Török will take up his new position on August 1, 2026 with a contract that is set to run through July 31, 2031. The decision was made based on a thorough selection process conducted by a search committee. This committee included, in addition to General Manager Elena Tzavara and {…}

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Obituary: Conductor Julian Smith Dies at 78

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Conductor Julian Smith has died at the age of 78. Long associated with the Cardiff Sing of the World Competition, the organization released a statement noting, “we are very much saddened to report the death of Julian Smith, who for many years selected the singers who would take part in our competition, and acted as Music Adviser. His wisdom, support {…}

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Varduhi Abrahamyam, Sonya Yoncheva, Anita Rachvelishvili & Ailyn Pérez Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences will get to experience the world premiere recording of a recent opera, two acclaimed productions on DVD, and the debut album for one of today’s rising stars. Let’s have a look. Rhapsody Cecilia Bartoli continues her series ‘Mentored by Bartoli’ series in partnership with Decca Classics. The second album will feature Varduhi Abrahamyan’s debut recording and music {…}

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Christine Goerke & Jamie Barton Star In Icelandic Opera 2019-20 season

San Francisco Opera Announces Major Cast Changes For 2019 Summer Season

OperaVision Presents ‘Billy Budd’ From Den Norske Opera and Ballett

George Benjamin’s New Opera To World Premiere in 2018

Levente Török Appointed General Music Director of Theater Aachen

Obituary: Conductor Julian Smith Dies at 78

Varduhi Abrahamyam, Sonya Yoncheva, Anita Rachvelishvili & Ailyn Pérez Lead New CD/DVD Releases