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Latvian-born Mezzo-Soprano Natalja Sticco Donating Proceeds from Her Single ‘Requiem for a Soldier’ to Aid Ukraine

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Mezzo-soprano Natalja Sticco is sharing her voice to aid families, refugees, and soldiers in war-torn Ukraine by donating proceeds from her single, “Requiem for a Soldier” to Razom for Ukraine (Together for Ukraine), which provides life-saving medical aid to hospitals, and Army SOS Ukraine which buys medical and basic needs supplies that go directly to those defending their country against {…}

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Theater an der Wien Announces Conductor Change for ‘Tosca’

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The Theater an der Wien has announced a conductor change for its upcoming production of “Tosca.” The company noted that Ingo Metzmacher is ill and, as a result, Marc Albrecht will replace him on the podium. Albrecht, who has won several international awards, is best-known for his interpretations of Wagner, Strauss, Zemlinsky, Schreker, and Korngold. He recently won the “Conductor {…}

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Staatsoper Hamburg Announces Cast Change for ‘Manon Lescaut’

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(Credit: Tatyana Vlasova) The Staatsoper Hamburg has announced a cast change for its final performance of “Manon Lescaut.” The company noted that Kristine Opolais will take over the title role for Sonya Yoncheva. The Latvian soprano will join a cast that includes Brian Jagde, Kartal Karagedik, Tigran Martirossian, Daniel Kluge, Chao Deng, Gabriele Rossmanith, and Seungwoo Simon Yang. Francesco Ivan {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for Third ‘Tosca’ Performance

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(Credit: Wiener Staatsoper/Michael Pohn) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced that Ludovic Tézier will once again sing the role of Scarpia on Sept. 9, replacing Erwin Schrott, who is injured. Tézier took over the first two performances of “Tosca” on Sept. 3 and Sept. 6. For the Sept. 9 performance, Tézier will once again join Carmen Giannattasio in the title role {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for Second Performance of ‘Tosca

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its Sept. 6 performances of Puccini’s “Tosca.” The company noted that Ludovic Tézier will once again sing the role of Scarpia,  replacing Erwin Schrott, who is injured. Tézier took over the opening night performance of “Tosca” on Sept. 3 and opened a new production of Verdi’s “La Traviata” with Pretty Yende {…}

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Ludovic Tézier to Take Over Final Performance of ‘Tosca’ in Graz

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Ludovic Tézier will sing the final performance of Oper Graz’s “Tosca.” The baritone announced via social media that he will take over the performance August 25 performance for Sir Bryn Terfel, who is ill. He said, “Wonderful to have been with these great people and friends in Graz!! Kasematten Graz and I shall meet them again tomorrow 25th of August!!” {…}

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Oper Graz Announces Cast Change for ‘Tosca’

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Oper Graz has announced a cast change for its “Tosca” performance on August 24. The company announced that the Hawaiian baritone Jordan Shanahan will sing Scarpia at the Kasematten Graz, replacing Sir Bryn Terfel who is indisposed. The baritone will join Kristine Opolais and Jonas Kaufmann with conductor Marcus Merkel leading the Grazer Philharmoniker. Shanahan made his debut at Oper Graz {…}

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Teatro Comunale di Bologna Names New Chorus Master

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The Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Italy has announced a new Chorus Master. The company revealed that Gea Garatti Ansini will succeed Alberto Malazzi, who will conclude his tenure with the company following the August 12 performance of “La Bohème.” Anisni has worked with the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, Teatro Massimo Bellini di Catania, Teatro di San Carlo di Napoli, and {…}