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Théâtre Capitole de Toulouse Announces New Cast Change for ‘La Gioconda’

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The Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse has announced that Roberto Scandiuzzi will sing the role of Alvise in the company’s upcoming production of “La Gioconda.” The bass will replace Marco Spotti, who was forced to withdraw from the production due to illness.  Scandiuzzi is a well-known bass whose repertoire ranges from Verdi to the French and Russian repertoire. He is {…}

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Théâtre Capitole de Toulouse Announces Cast Change for ‘La Gioconda’

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The Théâtre Capitole de Toulouse has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of Ponchielli’s “La Gioconda.” The French company announced that Varduhi Abrahayman will no longer perform the role of Laura. As a result, Judit Kutasi will take over. Kutasi has performed “La Gioconda” at the Deutsche Oper Berlin in the role of La Cieca and Laura. She {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper Announces New Venue for Oper fur Alle’s ‘Aida’

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced its “Oper für alle” concert will take place indoors at the Nationaltheater. The company announced that due to bad weather forecasts, the July 17 performance of “Aida” will no longer take place outdoors at the Marstallplatz, as originally planned. Ticket holders will be contacted by the State Opera ticket office by email and can easily {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Aida’

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The Bayersiche Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its “Aida:  Oper für Alle” performance on July 17, 2021. The company announced that Judit Kutasi will take over the role of Amneris for Anita Rachvelishvili. Kutasi has performed at the Opernhaus Zürich, Teatro Massimo di Palermo, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Teatro alla Scala, Staatsoper Hamburg, and Arena di Verona. She is {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Cast Changes For ‘Das Rheingold’

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(Credit: Valeri Guérguiev) The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced that Valery Gergiev will not conduct the performances of Wagner‘s “Das Rheingold” on June 30 and July 3, 2021. No immediate reason was given for the cancellation. However, current arrivals from Russian Federation to Germany have been banned except for the German nationals and residents due to the explosive spread of the {…}

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Saioa Hernández, Nina Stemme, Brandon Jovanovich, Ève-Maud Hubeaux, Klaus Florian Vogt, Piero Pretti Lead Deutsche Oper Berlin’s 2021-22 Season

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(Credits: Bettina Stöß / Bernd Uhlig) The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced all the premieres of its 2021-22 season. Here is a look. The “Best of Carmen” concert will spotlight Valeriia Savinskaia, Arianna Manganello, Elena Tsallagova, Matthew Newlin, Joel Allison, and Ève-Maud Hubeaux in the title role. Daniel Carter conducts a production by Silke Sense. Performance dates: Aug. 21 – {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Diana Damrau, Anja Harteros & Christian Gerhaher Lead Bayerische Staatsoper’s 2021-22 Season

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(In collaboration with Dejan Vukosavljevic) The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced its 2021-22 season featuring new productions and revivals as well as concerts. Here is a look at the new season. Premieres Shostakovich’s “The Nose” will get a new production by Kirill Serebrennikow. Vladimir Jurowski conducts the cast that includes Boris Pinkhasovich, Sergei Leiferkus, Gennady Bezzubenkov, Andrey Popov, Sergey Skorokhodov, Anton Rositskiy, {…}

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Deutsche Oper Berlin Announces Two Cast Changes For ‘Best of Don Carlo’

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(Credits: Andreas Endermann / Michael Taubenheim) The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced cast changes for concert performances “Best of Don Carlo.” The company announced that bass Ante Jerkunica will perform the role of Philippo II instead of Ildar Abdrazakov and Romanian baritone Bogdan Baciu will sing the role of Rodrigo, Marquis di Posa, replacing Davide Luciano. The opera house previously {…}

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Deutsche Oper Berlin Announces Cast Change For ‘Best of Don Carlo’

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(Credits: Dario Acosta / Deutsche Oper Berlin official website) The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced that the mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili has canceled her participation in concert performances “Best of Don Carlo” in the role of Eboli. As a result, Judit Kutasi will perform the role. Kutasi will join the cast that includes Yosep Kang as Don Carlo, Davide Luciano as {…}