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Director Shirin Neshat Gives Preview of Salzburg ‘Aida’

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The Salzburg Festival’s new production of Verdi’s “Aida” is one of the most anticipated of the summer season as it will see Anna Netrebko make her role debut as the Ethiopian princess, all while reuniting her with Maestro Riccardo Muti. However, it will also be exciting as it will see visual artist Shirin Neshat direct it. In anticipation of the {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Festival d’Aix-En-Provence 2017 Review – Eugene Onegin: A Showcase of Great Russian Talent in Tchaikovsky Great Masterpiece

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Tchaikovsky’s most famous opera “Eugene Onegin” was on the program of the Festival international d’art Lyrique d’Aix-en-Provence’s 69th season in a concert performance. It was masterfully presented by Moscow’s Bolshoi’s choir and orchestra, under the baton of Tugan Sokhiev. The Theatre’s leading soloists included Igor Golovatenko in the title role, Anna Nechaeva as Tatiana, Bogdan Volkov as Lensky, soloist Svetlana {…}

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María José Siri Makes History As ‘Madama Butterfly’

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María José Siri is about to make history in the title role of “Madama Butterfly” when she sings the 1906 version of the opera at the Macerata Opera Festival on July 22, 2017. The soprano will become the first soprano since Rosina Storchio, who created the role, to sing the “standard 1906 version” after performing the original 1904 version. Siri made {…}

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Anna Netrebko’s Australian Debut Changed To Earlier Date

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Frontier Touring has announced a modification in the date and venue of the Melbourne concert for the Australian debut tour of soprano Anna Netrebko and tenor Yusif Eyvazov. Originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at Plenary, the Melbourne performance will now take place on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Hamer Hall. The change of venue was in response to fans lobbying {…}

On This Day, Special Features

5 Fun Facts About Legendary Baritone Aldo Protti

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In a time when Tito Gobbi and Ettore Bastiani reigned supreme, Aldo Protti wasn’t quite given all that much appreciation. The baritone, born on July 19, 1920, has since retained his place in the history books. And while he is not universally hailed as the greatest, or even of the greatest of all-time, Protti retains the stature of being one {…}

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Kate Aldrich & Joan of Arc Headline Boston Odyssey’s 2017-18 Season

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The Boston Odyssey Opera has announced its new season and it is packed with a number of operatic gems. With the 2016-17 season dedicated to the writings of Oscar Wilde, the 2017-18 will shift focus to Joan of Arc. Aptly titled “Trial by Fire: Joan of Arc and the Hundred Years War,” the new season will feature operas related to {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

The Singing Actress – Leah Crocetto On Acting & Approaching Her Repertory In Bel Canto Style

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Tosca, Aida, Elisabetta and Liù are the roles associated with a lyric spinto soprano. They are the pinnacle of the Italian repertory and the works that every major diva wants to sing. Leah Crocetto gets to sing these great operas on a regular basis, as her profile has ballooned over the last few years. Today, she has become one of {…}