Javier Camarena, Aida Garifullina & Tomasz Konieczny Lead Top 5 to See Internationally This Weekend (2/14-16)

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This weekend is Valentine’s Day so we tried to choose works with great love stories. Here are this weekend’s top five operas to see! Don Carlos – Opera Royal de Wallonie, Belgium Gregory Kunde sings the final performance of Verdi’s epic in the title role. He is joined by Ildebrando D’Arcangelo, Kate Aldrich, Lionel Lhote, and Roberto Scandiuzzi. Paolo Arrivabeni {…}

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Gran Teatre Del Liceu Announces Cast Change For ‘Aida’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona has announced a cast change for its Jan. 23, 2020 performance of Verdi and Ghislanzoni’s “Aida.” The company announced that Yonghoon Lee will sing the role of Radamès, replacing Luciano Ganci due to illness. Lee is currently starring in Cast A of “Aida” at the Liceu and performed the role on Jan. 22 {…}

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Baritone Philipp Jekal Steps in for 2 Performances of ‘The Queen of Spades’ at Deutsche Oper Berlin

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(Credit: Paul Zinken/DPA) Baritone Philipp Jekal will replace Thomas Lehman for the two performances in the role of Count Yeletsky in the Tchaikovsky’s opera “The Queen of Spades” at the Deutsche Oper Berlin, according to the official statement on the company’s website. Jekal will step in for performances on May 16 and May 23 and the baritone will join a {…}

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Piotr Beczala & Angela Meade Lead Top 6 International Operas This Weekend (1/17-19)

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(Credit: Michael Pohn/© A. Bofill) This weekend is all about the star power, new productions and standard repertory that will showcase important role debuts. Here is a look. Lohengrin – Wiener Staatsoper, Austria Piotr Beczala sings one of his signature roles with a cast that includes Ain Anger, Cornelia Beskow, Egils Silins, Linda Watson, and Boaz Daniel. The production by {…}

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Dmytro Popov To Take Over ‘Un Ballo In Maschera’ At Deutsche Oper Berlin

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(Credit: Anton Ovcharov) Dmytro Popov is set to sing performances of Verdi’s “Un Ballo in Maschera” at the Deutsche Oper Berlin. The company announced that Popov will take over the Sept. 19 and 23 performances in the role of Gustav which Piotr Beczala was originally scheduled to sing. Popov sang the opening night on Sept. 15 and is next scheduled {…}

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Piotr Beczala Cancels ‘Un Ballo In Maschera’ In Berlin

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(Credit: Johannes Ifkovits) Piotr Beczala has canceled performances of Verdi’s “Un Ballo in Maschera” in Berlin. The Deutsche Oper Berlin announced via social media that Beczala was ill. The company stated, “Due to problems with his vocal chords, Piotr Beczala has to cancel his performances as Gustaf III in ‘Un Ballo in Maschera’ on 15/19/23 Sept at the Deutsche Oper.” As {…}

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Pretty Yende & Olga Peretyatko Lead Top 6 International Weekend (9/13-15)

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(Credit: Barbara Amuller/ Wiener Staatsoper – Michael Pohn / Charles Duprat) This weekend will see a number of great stars performing some of their signature roles. Other audiences will get the opportunity to see some rare works take the stage. Les Contes D’Hoffmann -Wiener Staatsoper, Austria Olga Peretyatko takes on the four heroines in Offenbach’s work. She is joined by {…}

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Barbara Frittoli, Leo Nucci & Maria Josè Siri Highlight Teatro Carlo Felice’s 2019-20 Season

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The Teatro Carlo Felice has announced its 2019-20 season featuring a number of great stars and new productions. Giuseppe Talamo stars in the title role of Enjott Schneider’s “Marco Polo” with a cast that includes Xiaotong Cao, Yunpeng Wang, Ying Liu, Haojiang Tian, Kejia Xiong, Enrico Rinaldo, Davide Bartolucci, and Xu Shuai. Muhai Tang conducts Kasper Holten’s production. Performance Dates: Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2019 Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” returns with {…}

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Jennifer Rowley To Take On ‘Aida’ At Liceu Instead of Anna Pirozzi

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(Credit: Chris Singer) Anna Pirozzi has canceled her participation in “Aida” at the Gran Teatre del Liceu during the 2019-20 season. The soprano, who has been performing the role at the Arena di Verona, has noted that she will be retiring the role after the summer 2019 performances. Instead, Jennifer Rowley will be taking over the production as the titular {…}

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Javier Camarena, Aida Garifullina & Tomasz Konieczny Lead Top 5 to See Internationally This Weekend (2/14-16)

Gran Teatre Del Liceu Announces Cast Change For ‘Aida’

Baritone Philipp Jekal Steps in for 2 Performances of ‘The Queen of Spades’ at Deutsche Oper Berlin

Piotr Beczala & Angela Meade Lead Top 6 International Operas This Weekend (1/17-19)

Dmytro Popov To Take Over ‘Un Ballo In Maschera’ At Deutsche Oper Berlin

Piotr Beczala Cancels ‘Un Ballo In Maschera’ In Berlin

Pretty Yende & Olga Peretyatko Lead Top 6 International Weekend (9/13-15)

Barbara Frittoli, Leo Nucci & Maria Josè Siri Highlight Teatro Carlo Felice’s 2019-20 Season

Jennifer Rowley To Take On ‘Aida’ At Liceu Instead of Anna Pirozzi