Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Cast Change for ‘Don Giovanni’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of “Don Giovanni.” The company noted that bass Alex Rosen will replace Leonard Bernad in the role of Il Commendatore, who has had to cancel due to personal reasons. Rosen will also perform the role of Masetto in the production. He made his international debut with {…}

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Ann Hallenberg, Christophe Dumaux, Deborah Cachet, Marie-Claude Chappius, Lucía Caihuela Headline Musikfestspiele Potsdam Sanssouci’s 2022 Season

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The Musikfestspiele Potsdam Sanssouci has unveiled its 2022 season, which is set to run between June 10-26, 2022. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on vocal and operatic works. Soprano Deborah Cachet will headline “Departing for Kythera” with Les Arts Florissants under Paul Agnew. The program will feature music by Blow, Locke, Lully, Händel, Rameau, {…}

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Vivica Genaux, Philippe Jarousskey, Emöke Baráth, Iestyn Davies, Giulia Semenzato Headline Händel Festival Halle

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The Händel Festival Halle has announced its 2022 slate, marking the company’s 100th anniversary. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on vocal and operatic performances. The festival kicks off with a production of “Orlando” starring Xavier Sabata, Franziska Krötenheerdt, Yulia Sokolik, Vanessa Waldhart, and KiHyun Park. Christian Curnym conducts a production by Walter Sutcliffe. Performance Dates: {…}

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Lise Davidsen & Christopher Maltman Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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The first week of the year sees several high profile releases like Lise Davidsen’slatest album and three full recordings on both DVD and CD. Here is a look at this week’s new releases. Juliana “Juliana,” a chamber opera composed by Joseph Phibbs, with a libretto by Laurie Slade, is due to be released by Resonus Classics on all major streaming {…}

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William Christie & Kenneth Tarver Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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The year is about to end but before it does, here are two new releases that you can’t miss. What’s more, they are rarely performed operas. Titon et l’Aurore Naxos releases Jean-Joseph Cassanéa de Mondonville’s opera with Reinoud van Mechelen, Gwendoline Blondeel, Emmanuelle de Negri, Marc Mauillon, Julie Roset, and Renato Dolcini. Les Arts Florissants is led by William Christie {…}

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Javier Camarena, Marina Rebeka & Michael Spyres Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences are in for a treat with numerous new releases of world premieres, full operas, solo albums, and classic productions. Here is a look at this week’s new releases. Il Pirata Prima Classic releases Bellini’s rarely performed work with Javier Camarena, Marina Rebeka, and Franco Vassallo performing the leading roles. The album was recorded at Bellini’s homeland, Catania, {…}

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Magdalena Kožená & Ian Bostridge Headline New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences will get a chance to hear new albums from two famed singers. They will also get to experience two rarely performed operas. Here is a look a the new releases. Respighi Songs – Ian Bostridge, Saskia Giorgini PENTATONE releases Ian Bostridge and Saskia Giorgini’s latest album dedicated to rarely-recorded songs by Ottorino Respighi. This selection of songs {…}

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Lawrence Brownlee, Jeanine de Bique, Sarah Coburn & Michael Volle Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences can expect two complete opera recordings, an oratorio recording, and a new solo album. Here is a look at the exciting new recordings. Platée Rameau’s opera gets a new release on C Major in a production from the Theater an der Wien. Directed by Robert Carsen, the production featured William Christie leading Les Arts Florissants and starred {…}

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Patricia Petibon, Pretty Yende, Sir Simon Keenlyside & Adèle Charvet Lead Théâtres de Compiègne’s 2021-22 Season

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(Credits: Bernard Martinez / © Gregor Hohenberg / Uwe Arens / Adèle Charvet official website) Théâtres de Compiègne have announced the 2021-22 season. Here is the full rundown. Chœur de La Tempête performs “Les Vêpres” by Rachmaninoff alongside conductor Simon-Pierre Bestion. Performance date: Sep. 11, 2021 Mezzo-soprano Adèle Charvet performs works by Debussy, Aubert, Ravel, Delage and Duparc alongside pianist {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Cast Change for ‘Don Giovanni’

Ann Hallenberg, Christophe Dumaux, Deborah Cachet, Marie-Claude Chappius, Lucía Caihuela Headline Musikfestspiele Potsdam Sanssouci’s 2022 Season

Vivica Genaux, Philippe Jarousskey, Emöke Baráth, Iestyn Davies, Giulia Semenzato Headline Händel Festival Halle

Lise Davidsen & Christopher Maltman Lead New CD/DVD Releases

William Christie & Kenneth Tarver Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Javier Camarena, Marina Rebeka & Michael Spyres Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Magdalena Kožená & Ian Bostridge Headline New CD/DVD Releases

Lawrence Brownlee, Jeanine de Bique, Sarah Coburn & Michael Volle Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Patricia Petibon, Pretty Yende, Sir Simon Keenlyside & Adèle Charvet Lead Théâtres de Compiègne’s 2021-22 Season