Q & A: Liparit Avetisyan on His Opera Roles & How He Stays True to His Own Voice

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(Photo: Edmond Choo) Armenian tenor Liparit Avetisyan made his European debut in the autumn of 2016 as Fenton in a new production of “Falstaff” at the Cologne Opera and has since been acknowledged as one of the most exciting lyric tenors of his generation. After his debut in Cologne, other international debuts followed in rapid succession at such leading theatres {…}

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Lise Davidsen & Brian Jagde Lead Metropolitan Opera’s ‘La Forza del Destino’

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The Metropolitan Opera is set to present a new production of Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino” on Feb. 26, 2024. The new production will be directed by Mariusz Treliński, who previously directed “Iolanta,” Bluebeard’s Castle” and “Tristan und Isolde” at the Met. It also marks the return of the opera which has been absent at the company for 18 years. {…}

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Q & A: Conductor, Pianist, and Vocal Coach Lada Valešová on Her Musical Journey

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Photos credit: Frances Marshall/Marshall Light Studio Lada Valešová, with her multifaceted role as a conductor, pianist, and coach, has a particular love for Janáček and Tchaikovsky. At 12 years old, an essential audition nudged Valešová towards a musical journey. Years later, she was working on operas such as “Cunning Little Vixen” and “Eugene Onegin.” Valešová has been recognized with a {…}

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Winning in Norway – The Experience of Taking in the Final of the 2023 Queen Sonja Singing Competition

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Finals for singing competitions are an interesting experience to cover. On one hand, everyone on stage is a winner. In the case of the 2023 edition of the Queen Sonja Singing Competition, the six singers who took the stage on August 26 were picked from an overall pool of 521 contestants from around the world; not mention that the competition {…}

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Queen Sonja Singing Competition Announces 2023 Winners

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The Queen Sonja Singing Competition has announced the 2023 winners. Contralto Jasmin White was named first prize winner, while baritone Aksel Daveyan took home second prize. The third prize went to countertenor Nils Wanderer. White sang excerpts from “Semele” and “Das Rheingold,” while Daveyan sang from “Iolanta” and “Faust.” Finally, Wanderer performed from “Written on Skin” and “Tolomeo.” The three {…}

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Q & A: Artistic Director Kazushi Ōno Opens Up About His Vision for New National Theatre Tokyo

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(Photo © Rikimaru Hotta) When he was 10-years-old, Kazushi Ōno went to the opera for the first time. What opera did he witness? “La Traviata.” He was hooked. This led him to study at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music before he headed off to Germany to study as a scholar of the Japanese Ministry of Culture {…}

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Announces 2023-24 Season

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The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2023-24 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Robert Howarth conducts Händel’s “Messiah.” Performance Date: Dec. 13, 2023 There will be an evening of Christmas Carols. Performance Date: Dec. 23, 2023 David Hill conducts Verdi’s Requiem. Performance Date: Feb. 28, 2024 Olga Kulchynska sings the title role of Tchaikovsky’s “Iolanta” alongside {…}

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New York Times Reports Anna Netrebko & Piotr Beczala At Odds Over War

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The New York Times is reporting that Piotr Beczala and Anna Netrebko’s relationship is currently strained. In a recent interview, the NY Times said “the relationship between Beczala and Netrebko, once his friend and frequent collaborator, has become strained since Russia invaded Ukraine last year.” The tenor added that Netrebko did not do enough to oppose the war and distance {…}

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Julia Bullock & Salome Jicia Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences will get to experience the debut albums of major stars and ensembles as well as the world premiere video recording of a Bellini opera. Here is a look at the releases from this week that you simply cannot miss. Walking in the Dark Julia Bullock makes her solo recording debut on Nonesuch Records. The includes two large {…}

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Q & A: Liparit Avetisyan on His Opera Roles & How He Stays True to His Own Voice

Lise Davidsen & Brian Jagde Lead Metropolitan Opera’s ‘La Forza del Destino’

Q & A: Conductor, Pianist, and Vocal Coach Lada Valešová on Her Musical Journey

Winning in Norway – The Experience of Taking in the Final of the 2023 Queen Sonja Singing Competition

Queen Sonja Singing Competition Announces 2023 Winners

Q & A: Artistic Director Kazushi Ōno Opens Up About His Vision for New National Theatre Tokyo

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Announces 2023-24 Season

New York Times Reports Anna Netrebko & Piotr Beczala At Odds Over War

Julia Bullock & Salome Jicia Lead New CD/DVD Releases