Opera Meets Film: How Joseph Calleja’s Caruso Moment Colors The Entire Theme of ‘The Immigrant’

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“Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a section or a film in its entirety, highlighting the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment we will take a {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

CD / DVD Releases – Week of January 29: Sonya Yoncheva & Joseph Calleja Pay Homage To Verdi

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This week, two of the most celebrated artists of our time pay homage to Verdi. Both singers, now in their primes put two distinguished programs together that showcase new repertoire and a new facet of their careers. Verdi Sonya Yoncheva records her third solo album for Sony featuring a delightful selection of Verdi’s most popular and uncommon arias. The album {…}

On This Day, Special Features

40 Fun Facts About Tenor Joseph Calleja As He Turns 40

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Joseph Calleja turns 40 years old today. Born on Jan. 22, 1978, the Maltese tenor has risen to the ranks of being one of the greatest singers in the world today. In commemoration of his 40th birthday, here are 40 fun facts about this still burgeoning artist. He was born in Attard, Malta. He was inspired to sing at the {…}

News

Behold the Full Track Listing for Joseph Calleja’s ‘Verdi’ Album

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Decca has released the full track list of Joseph Calleja’s new album “Verdi.” The album, which is slated to released by Decca Classics on Feb. 2, 2018, and marks his first in six years, will include “Di quella pira” and “Ah! Si, ben mio…” from “Il Trovatore,” “Già nella notte densa” from “Otello,” and “Celeste Aida” from the opening scene {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Metropolitan Opera 2017-18 Review – Norma: Marina Rebeka Makes Powerful Impression Alongside Joyce DiDonato, Joseph Calleja in New Met Production

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This is a review for the Oct. 20 performance. I would like to begin this review at the end, since the final impressions, sensations and overall reaction of the audience is the barometer which measures the overall impact of the performance. In the case of this “Norma,” the final curtain was greeted with a massive explosion of applause in the {…}

On This Day, Special Features

On This Day: Joseph Calleja Celebrates His 20th Anniversary On Stage

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Joseph Calleja is one of today’s leading tenors in the opera world as his voice is recognized for having a Golden Age timbre. On Jan. 22 Calleja is not only celebrating his 39th birthday, but he is also celebrating 20 years since his professional debut. As a result, OperaWire takes a look at 20 facts about Joseph Calleja. The tenor {…}

News

Joseph Calleja to Perform For 2017 Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union

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Joseph Calleja will appear in the Official Opening Concert of the 2017 Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017. The tenor made the announcement via social media on Thursday. He will perform selections from “Die Zauberflöte,” Flotow’s “Martha,” “Roméo et Juliette,” “Werther,” “Tosca,” “Le Cid” and a number of Verdi operas including “Rigoletto” {…}

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Joseph Calleja Recording New Verdi Album; Angela Gheorghiu Attends Session

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Joseph Calleja has revealed that he is recording a new Verdi album for Decca. The tenor revealed that a Verdi album was in the works via his Twitter account on Wednesday. “Recording today our Verdi Album in Valencia with #vittoriovitelli #ramontebar,” he wrote. On Thursday, he put a picture on Instagram alongside famed Romanian soprano Angela Gheorghiu stating “Today recording {…}

News

Vienna State Opera To Live Stream ‘Tosca’ With Muraveva, Calleja, & Iconic Scarpia Interpreter

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The Vienna State Opera will live stream Puccini’s “Tosca” on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. The opera will showcase soprano Evgenia Muraveva in the title role with Joseph Calleja as her lover Cavaradossi and Bryn Terfel in his signature role of Scarpia. The production, directed by Margarethe Wallmann, will be conducted by Marco Armiliato. The stream kicks off at 7 p.m. {…}

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Opera Meets Film: How Joseph Calleja’s Caruso Moment Colors The Entire Theme of ‘The Immigrant’

CD / DVD Releases – Week of January 29: Sonya Yoncheva & Joseph Calleja Pay Homage To Verdi

40 Fun Facts About Tenor Joseph Calleja As He Turns 40

Behold the Full Track Listing for Joseph Calleja’s ‘Verdi’ Album

Metropolitan Opera 2017-18 Review – Norma: Marina Rebeka Makes Powerful Impression Alongside Joyce DiDonato, Joseph Calleja in New Met Production

On This Day: Joseph Calleja Celebrates His 20th Anniversary On Stage

Joseph Calleja to Perform For 2017 Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union

Joseph Calleja Recording New Verdi Album; Angela Gheorghiu Attends Session

Vienna State Opera To Live Stream ‘Tosca’ With Muraveva, Calleja, & Iconic Scarpia Interpreter