Medici.TV to Stream Dutch National Opera’s ‘Upload’

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Medici.TV is set to stream The Dutch National Opera’s upcoming “Upload.” When the live performances of “Upload” could not take place last March during Dutch National Opera’s Opera Forward Festival, a film version of the opera was created. The work stars Roderick Williams as Father and Julia Bullock as Daughter. It also includes actors Katja Herbers (Psychiatrist), Ashley Zukerman (CEO), {…}

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Anita Rachvelishvili, Angel Blue & Zachary James Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences will get a chance to hear two solo albums from some of the most exciting artists in the industry, world premiere recordings, and a rarely performed opera, among others. Here is a look at the new releases: Élégie Sony Classical will release Georgian mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili’s second album. The new album will showcase Rachvelishvili in the song {…}

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Aušrinė Stundytė, Stefan Vinke & Adriana Bastidas-Gamboa Lead Oper Köln’s 2021-22 Season

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Oper Köln has announced its 2021-22 season featuring new productions, kinderoper, and a Ring Cycle. Premieres Korngold’s “Die Tote Stadt” will be directed by Tatjana Gürbaca and conducted by Gabriel Feltz. The cast will be led by Stefan Vike, Burkhard Fritz, Aušrinė Stundytė, Kristiane Kaiser, Miljenko Turk, and Wolfgang Stefan Schwaiger. Performance Dates: Sept. 4-25, 2021 The company will present {…}

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Charles Castronovo, Aušrine Stundyte & Asmik Grigorian Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week two new DVDs will be available. One comes from the archives while the other comes from an exceptional production recorded last summer. Soprano Julia Bullock also previews her new album with the first single. Here is a look. Mireille Gounod’s “Mireille” will get a reissue on Naxos from the Paris Opera. The production hails from the 2009–10 season {…}

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Erin Wagner Wins Walter W. Naumburg Foundation’s 2021 International Vocal Competition

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Erin Wagner has been named the winner of the Walter W. Naumburg Foundation’s 2021 International Vocal Competition. A student of Juilliard, Wagner will receive $25,000 and two New York concerts. The finals for the competition took place on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Other finalists included Megan Moore and William Socolof. Each artist was expected to present two full recital programs {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Angela Gheorghiu, Sondra Radvanovsky, Elīna Garanča, Joyce DiDonato Lead Royal Opera House’s 2021-22 Season

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(Credits: Dario Acosta / © Gregor Hohenberg / Sony Classical / Angela Gheorghiu official website / Michael Cooper / Kasskara/DG / Chris Singer) The Royal Opera House Covent Garden has announced full details of its exciting 2021-22 season, which will star some of the world’s greatest performers. The Royal Opera House Live Cinema Season and digital program will be announced {…}

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International Contemporary Ensemble to Host the Afro-Diasporic Opera Forum

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In partnership with Opera Omaha and FringeArts, the International Contemporary Ensemble will host the Afro-Diasporic Opera Forum, a free, three-day series of events that center on stories of Black experiences. The Ensemble is an artist collective dedicated to transforming the way music is created and experienced. Events kick off with an opening session on May 25, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. {…}

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Marina Rebeka, Malin Byström, J’Nai Bridges & Adela Zaharia Highlight Dutch National Opera’s 2021-22 Season

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The Dutch National Opera has announced its 2021-22 season featuring new productions, new voices, films, and a festival dedicated to Orpheus. Productions Zemlinsky’s “Der Zwerg” opens the season in a new production by Nanouk Leopold. Lorenzo Viotti conducts the opera which is set to star Clay Hilley in the title role, Olga Kulchynska as Donna Clara, Annette Dasch as Ghita, {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Angela Gheorghiu, Jonas Kaufmann, Russell Thomas, Elīna Garanča, Joyce DiDonato Headline Royal Opera House’s 2021-22 Season

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The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden has announced new plans for its 2021-22 season, the first full season by the company since 2019. There will five world premieres from The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera. The opera will open with a production of “Rigoletto” directed by Oliver Mears with Antonio Pappano conducting and Carlos Álvarez in the title role. He {…}

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Medici.TV to Stream Dutch National Opera’s ‘Upload’

Anita Rachvelishvili, Angel Blue & Zachary James Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Aušrinė Stundytė, Stefan Vinke & Adriana Bastidas-Gamboa Lead Oper Köln’s 2021-22 Season

Charles Castronovo, Aušrine Stundyte & Asmik Grigorian Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Erin Wagner Wins Walter W. Naumburg Foundation’s 2021 International Vocal Competition

Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Angela Gheorghiu, Sondra Radvanovsky, Elīna Garanča, Joyce DiDonato Lead Royal Opera House’s 2021-22 Season

International Contemporary Ensemble to Host the Afro-Diasporic Opera Forum

Marina Rebeka, Malin Byström, J’Nai Bridges & Adela Zaharia Highlight Dutch National Opera’s 2021-22 Season

Anna Netrebko, Angela Gheorghiu, Jonas Kaufmann, Russell Thomas, Elīna Garanča, Joyce DiDonato Headline Royal Opera House’s 2021-22 Season