8 Famous Opera Stars Involved in Major Humanitarian Causes

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Rolando Villazon recently announced that he had helped raise over $5,000 in supporting USA for UNHCR and the aid it is providing for refugees. Humanitarian efforts in the world of opera are not new and there have been many other major singers like Villazon that have or continue to contribute to great causes. The following is a look at some {…}

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13 Recommended Opera CD and DVDs That Will Make Great Holiday Gifts

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Are you finished with your holiday shopping? Are you stuck and have no ideas on what to buy? OperaWire has compiled a list of some of the best new releases from 2016 that will make for a great gift. CDS Anna Netrebko’s New Recordings Two of the best recordings this year are from Anna Netrebko. Her new Verismo album features some of {…}

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Social Media Beat-Week (12/10-16) : Dmitri Hvorostovsky Returns To the Stage While Diana Damrau and Vittorio Grigolo Prepare New Year’s Gala

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There is never a dull moment in the opera world as singers are constantly traveling and exploring new locations. While some singers are preparing for their holiday seasons, others are already preparing upcoming roles or recitals. Lets take a look at where some of the most popular stars were in this week’s Social Media Beat. Pretty Yende The South African {…}

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Opera Stars React to Dmitri Hvorostovsky’s Announcement About His Future

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With the announcement of Dmitri Hvorostovsky cancelling opera productions for the foreseeable future, opera stars reacted to the news. Among the stars that took to social media included Sondra Radvanovsky, Rolando Villazon, Piotr Beczala and Yannick Nezet-Seguin. The Russian baritone announced earlier on Thursday that he would cancel opera productions. He stated, “It is with great sadness that I must {…}

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International Opera Awards 2017: Annual Awards Open Nomination Ballots

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The International Opera Awards have opened up nomination ballots for their annual awards ceremony. The ballot is open to the public and each person can choose who they want to nominate for the operatic highlights of 2016. The ballot allows the person to nominate in as many or as few categories as they please and multiple submissions are acceptable. Among the {…}

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Garsington Opera Unveils 2025 Winter Concert Series

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(Photo credit: Alder & Sorensen) Garsington Opera has announced its star-studded winter concert series in partnership with Wigmore Hall. All performances will take place at Garsington Studios in Buckinghamshire. For this article, only vocal events are featured. Soprano Louise Alder and pianist Joseph Middleton open the concert series. Performance Date: Dec. 10, 2025 Harpist Oliver Wass joins countertenor Iestyn Davies {…}

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Tchaikovsky Concert Hall to Livestream Kristina Mkhitaryan’s ‘Manon’

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The Tchaikovsky Concert Hall’s performance of Massenet’s “Manon” will be livestreamed on YouTube on Sept. 12, 2025. The concert hall, sponsored by Putin’s Ministry of Culture, is one of the largest in Russia, and will showcase soprano Kristina Mkhitaryan in her first of three Russian appearances this season. She will sing the title role while Liparit Avetisyan, who makes his {…}

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Kristina Mkhitaryan to Perform in Putin-Supported Tchaikovsky Concert Hall & Zaryadye Hall

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On Sept. 12, 2025, Kristina Mkhitaryan will return to the Putin-supported Tchaikovsky Concert Hall for a concert performance of “Manon.” The performance will come days before her return to the Metropolitan Opera House and will also star Liparit Avetisyan, who is making his Met debut this season. It will also mark the first of three Russian appearances this season for {…}

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Prima Classic Announces ‘Norma’ Recording Starring Marina Rebeka

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Prima Classic has announced a new recording of Bellini’s “Norma” starring Marian Rebeka. The recording, set to be released on Oct. 4, 2024, will also star Karine Deshayes, Luciano Ganci, and Marko Mimica. John Fiore conducts the Teatro Real de Madrid Orchestra and Chorus. Meanwhile, the recording is executive produced by Edgardo Vertanessian and Rebeka. The soprano took to social {…}

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8 Famous Opera Stars Involved in Major Humanitarian Causes

13 Recommended Opera CD and DVDs That Will Make Great Holiday Gifts

Social Media Beat-Week (12/10-16) : Dmitri Hvorostovsky Returns To the Stage While Diana Damrau and Vittorio Grigolo Prepare New Year’s Gala

Opera Stars React to Dmitri Hvorostovsky’s Announcement About His Future

International Opera Awards 2017: Annual Awards Open Nomination Ballots

Garsington Opera Unveils 2025 Winter Concert Series

Tchaikovsky Concert Hall to Livestream Kristina Mkhitaryan’s ‘Manon’

Kristina Mkhitaryan to Perform in Putin-Supported Tchaikovsky Concert Hall & Zaryadye Hall

Prima Classic Announces ‘Norma’ Recording Starring Marina Rebeka