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Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Controversial’ ‘Aida’ Set for Cinemas

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(Credit: Ken Howard / Met Opera) Verdi’s “Aida” will be the next HD in the Metropolitan Opera Live in HD series. The new production of “Aida” opened on Dec. 31 to controversy and mixed reviews with OperaWire noting, “Mayer’s production was passable, especially by his standards. Whether the execution justified its own existence is certainly a question for those managing {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces New Cast Changes for ‘Aida’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a new cast change for its Jan. 4 performance of “Aida.” The company said that Morris Robinson will sing the role of Ramfis replacing Dmitry Belosselskiy, who is ill. Harold Wilson will sing the role of The King taking over for Robinson. This is the latest change following a very controversial opening night. Piotr Beczala {…}

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Following New Year’s Eve Controversy, Metropolitan Opera Announces Inevitable Cast Change for ‘Aida’

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Everyone knows what happened on New Year’s Eve at the Metropolitan Opera. Tenor Piotr Beczala, sick as he was, sang through the entire night, creating an unforgettable experience for all involved, but not of the kind anyone will remember fondly. It was inevitable that he would cancel subsequent shows and that announcement has finally come. The company announced that tenor {…}

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Angel Blue, Piotr Beczała, Brian Jagde, & Elīna Garanča Lead Metropolitan Opera’s New ‘Aida’ Production

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(Credit:  Paola Kudacki / Met Opera) The Metropolitan Opera is set to present a new production of Verdi’s “Aida.” The new production will open on Dec. 31, 2024, and will be directed by Michael Mayer, who has already been in charge of the Met’s productions of “Grounded,” “Rigoletto,” “La Traviata,” and “Marnie.” This will be the first new production of {…}

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Roman Burdenko Replaces Eric Owens in Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Aida’

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Roman Burdenko will make his Metropolitan Opera debut in Verdi’s “Aida.” The baritone will sing the role of Amonasro on March 18, 22, 26, and 26, replacing the originally scheduled Eric Owens. Burdenko has performed the role around the world including at the Arena di Verona and the Mariinsky Theatre. He has performed at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Deutsche {…}

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Deutsche Oper Berlin Announces Cast Changes for ‘Les Vêpres Siciliennes’ & ‘Aida’

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The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced cast changes for “Les Vêpres Siciliennes” and “Aida.” The company said that for the May 3, 11, and 22 2025 performances, Michael Bachtazde will take over the role of Amonasro in “Aida” for George Petean. Meanwhile, for the performances on May 18, 24, and 31, Dong-Hwan Lee will take over the role of Guy {…}

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San Francisco Opera and Lumahai Productions Present New Film ‘Eun Sun Kim: A Journey Into Lohengrin’

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The release of “Eun Sun Kim: A Journey Into Lohengrin,” an hour-long film by San Francisco Opera and Lumahai Productions has been announced. Directed by Elena Park, the new film takes viewers behind the scenes during the weeks of rehearsal leading up to the opening of Wagner’s “Lohengrin” at San Francisco Opera last October. It follows the production team and {…}

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San Francisco Opera 2024-25 Review: Un Ballo in Maschera

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(Photo by Cory Weaver) Festivities galore flooded the San Francisco’s Civic Center Friday night – Opera Ball, Opera Dinner, and the opera itself, Verdi’s, “Un Ballo in Maschera.” Opening night at San Francisco Opera sparkled with taffeta gowns and tux, platform heels and feathers, jewelry glittering up and down arms and nifty bowties. In honor of the entitled opera and {…}