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Best Of 2022: OperaWire’s Top 10 Rising Stars Of 2022

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After two years of lockdowns, cancelations, and COVID, 2022 seemed like it would be an easier year. But alas it wasn’t as the world was struck with a war, human rights violations that were met with worldwide protests, and governments that threatened to rewind time and take away rights. There were also major cuts in funding for opera that has {…}

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Royal Opera House’s ‘La Bohème’ Headed to Cinemas this October

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Puccini’s “La Bohème” is headed to the silver screen on Oct. 20, 2022 courtesy of the Royal Opera House’s upcoming production. Audiences will see Richard Jones’ production with a cast starring Ailyn Pérez, Juan Diego Flórez, Andrey Zhilikhovsky, Dnaielle De Niese, Michael Mofidian, and Ross Ramgolbin. Kevin John Edusei conducts the production. There will be an encore presentation on Oct. {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Teatro Real 2022-23 Review: A Celebration of Spanish Music

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On Sept. 15, the Teatro Real de Madrid made history when it took the stage of Carnegie Hall for the first time in its history. The concert, which was titled “A Celebration of Spanish Music First Gala Concert,” was in truth a celebration of a culture and its fiery and passionate spirit. Falla & Albéniz The concert opened with Falla’s {…}

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Rossini Opera Festival 2022 Review: Le Comte Ory

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(Photo: ROF/Amati Bacciardi) Pesaro’s Rossini Opera Festival kicked off its 43rd season in splendid style with a presentation of the composer’s “Le Comte Ory” conducted by Diego Matheuz and directed by Hugo De Ana, with a stellar cast which included Juan Diego Flórez, Julie Fuchs and Maria Kataeva. Not only did it prove to be a magical musical experience, but {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Soprano Julie Fuchs On Her Current Role As La Comtesse Adèle At The Rossini Opera Festival

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(Photo: Olivier Metzger) One of the many stars appearing at this summer’s Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro is the French soprano Julie Fuchs, who is making her festival debut as La Comtesse Adèle in “Le Comte Ory.” Known for her dazzling singing, versatile acting and innate musicality she has wowed audiences in both concert halls and theaters across Europe in {…}

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Rossini Opera Festival to Collaborate with Rai For 2022 Season

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The Rossini Opera Festival is set to broadcast some of its productions on Rai. The festival will first broadcast a production of “Le Comte Ory” starring Juan Diego Flórez in the title role alongside Nahuel Di Pierro, Maria Kataeva, Andrzej Filończyk, Julie Fuchs, Monica Bacelli, and  Anna-Doris Capitelli. The opening performance will be broadscast on Rai 3 radio on August {…}

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The Kennedy Center Announces 2022-23 Season of Renée Fleming’s VOICES Series

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The Kennedy Center has announced the 2022-23 season of Renée Fleming’s VOICES series. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on classical music performers. First up will be Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Flórez who will appear at Eisenhower Tower. “In Juan Diego Flórez, we have one of the great bel canto tenors of our time,” Fleming noted {…}