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Emily Sierra Signs with Askonas Holt

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Emily Sierra has signed on with Askonas Holt for worldwide management. The Cuban-American mezzo is currently an ensemble member of the Bayerische Staatsoper, where she graduated from the Opera Studio. This season in Munich she is performing Idamante in “Idomeneo,” Tisbe in “La Cenerentola,” Clotilde in “Norma,” La Ciesca in “Gianni Schicchi,” Dritte Magd in “Elektra,” and Fyodor in “Boris {…}

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Teatro alla Scala Opens 2023-24 Season with Star-Studded ‘Don Carlo’

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The Teatro alla Scala is set to open its 2023-24 season with Verdi’s “Don Carlo,” a work associated with the company’s history. The opera has been performed by such conductors as Tullio Serafin, Arturo Toscanini, Claudio Abbado, and Riccardo Muti. Now Riccardo Chailly is conducting a new production by Lluís Pasqual, a director who has made a reflection on the {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘La Bohème’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its performance of “La Bohème” on Oct. 13, 2023. The company said that the role of Colline will be sung by Scott Conner who replaces Christian Van Horn. Conner made his Met debut as the Police Commissioner in “Der Rosenkavalier” in 2017. He has since reprised his role in “Der Rosenkavalier” {…}

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San Francisco Opera Releases In Song: Daniela Mack

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San Francisco Opera’s award-winning In Song video portrait series continues with its eighth episode, “In Song: Daniela Mack.” The latest episode was filmed on location in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and features mezzo-soprano Daniela Mack tracing memories of her childhood, In the episode she reunites with her family and loved ones and shares music by tango master Astor Piazzolla and 19th-century {…}

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San Francisco Opera 2022-23 Review: El Último Sueño di Frida y Diego

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(Credit: Cory Weaver / San Francisco Opera) On June 19th, up and down Market Street in San Francisco, rainbows ruled the scene, as did live and recorded music. Every variation – hats, masks, sweaters, shoes, leggings, and floral wreaths braided the streets as the Gay Pride Parade intersected with the first-ever Spanish language opera to be performed by San Francisco {…}

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Obituary: Australian Soprano & Arts Manager Romola Tyrrell Dies, Aged 66

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Australian arts manager and soprano Romola Tyrrell has passed away suddenly at the age of 66. The news was announced by her husband and business partner Patrick Togher. Tyrrell is known for performing throughout Australia and New Zealand, and with companies such as Sydney Philharmonia, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, West Australian Opera, Dunedin Opera Company, and more. She regularly recorded with {…}