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New York City Opera & Festival Napa Valley Partner for World Premiere of ‘Goodbye, Mr. Chips’

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On March 2, 2022, New York City Opera and Festival Napa Valley will co-present the world premiere of Gordon Getty’s new opera “Goodbye, Mr. Chips.” This new work is based on the 1934 novella of the same name, along with other works by James Hilton. The story follows a teacher at Brookfield, an English boarding school to which Mr. Chips {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Metropolitan Opera 2021-22 Review: Tosca

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On Dec. 2, 2021, the Metropolitan Opera opened this season’s run of Puccini’s “Tosca” with Sir. David McVicar’s production remaining a breathtaking immersion into the unfolding drama, faithfully capturing the Italian setting in a way that celebrates the work’s verismo nature. Under the baton of Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the evening’s cast was comprised of highly-experienced artists who brought their gifts to {…}

News

Sabine Devieilhe, Stéphanie d’Oustrac, Véronique Gens, Ian Bostridge & Stéphane Degout Headline Opéra Comique’s 2022 Season

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(Credit: © Julia Lamoureux) Opéra Comique in Paris has announced its 2022 season, featuring seven operas. Here is the full slate. Ambroise Thomas’ “Hamlet” opens the season with Sabine Devieilhe as Ophélie and Stéphane Degout in the title role. The cast also includes Laurent Alvaro, Sylvie Brunet-Grupposo, Pierre Derhet, Jérôme Varnier, Yu Shao, Geoffroy Buffière, and Nicolas Legoux. Louis Langrée {…}

News, Streaming

Classical WSMR to Broadcast Sarasota Opera Productions

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This fall, Classical WSMR has announced that it will broadcast several older productions by Sarasota Opera. The company will kick off the streams with a 2021 production of Verdi’s “Otello” on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. The opera stars Rafael Dávila and Maria D’Amata. That recording will be followed by D’Albert’s “Tiefland” from 2018 on Oct. 30; the opera stars Kara {…}

News

Washington Opera Society Postpones ‘The Tales of Hoffman’

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Washington Opera Society has postponed its Sept. 17 performances of “The Tales of Hoffman.” The organization announced that due to “circumstances beyond its control” the company has pushed the production back to 2022. As a result, ticket holders will be notified and will either receive a refund, a credit or have the option of making a contribution. The company did, {…}

News

Theater St. Gallen Announces 2021-22 Season

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The Theater St. Gallen in Switzerland has announced its 2021-22 season which includes a number of unique opera experiences. Opera “Breaking the Waves” will star Vuvu Mpofu, Robin Adams, Jennifer Panara, Justin Hopkins, Christopher Sokolowski, and Claude Eichenberger, among others. Modestas Pitrenas conducts a production by Melly Still. Performance Date: Sept. 18 – Nov. 5, 2021 “Die Zauberflöte” will star {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

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 {…}

News

Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Announces Spring Fundraising Event

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The Mid-Atlantic Symphony has announced its spring fundraising event, “Fine Living 2021,” an online auction. The reimagined fundraiser will take the place of the company’s traditional Spring Gala, a major fundraising event, which cannot be held this year because of restrictions on large public gatherings due to COVID-19. The auction is offering such items as an assortment of European wines, {…}