CD Review: Jonas Kaufmann’s ‘Otello’

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Any new “Otello” recording is usually the focus of major conversation. The Verdi and Boito opera is undeniably one of the pinnacle works in the standard repertory, encompassing a vast array of emotional colors with some of the greatest music humankind has ever conjured up. And the world has seen some truly legendary recordings over the past century with some {…}

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Rolando Villazón, René Pape, Anja Harteros Highlight Semperoper Dresden’s 2020-21 Season

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(Credit: Jiyang Chen / Marco Borggreve) The Semperoper Dresden has announced its 2020-21 season featuring seven new operatic productions and a number of revivals. Here is a look at the operatic productions. Premieres The first new production of the season will be Rossini’s “Guillaume Tell,” written by de Jouy and Bis. The new production by Georg Schmiedleitner will star Christoph {…}

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Ermonela Jaho Cancels ‘La Traviata’ in Munich

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(Credit: Fadil Berisha) Soprano Ermonela Jaho has canceled her appearance in Verdi and Piave’s “La Traviata” at the Bayerische Staatsoper in Munich, according to an official statement on the company’s website. In her stead, soprano Ekaterina Siurina will take over the presentation scheduled for Feb. 25, 2020. Siurina will join the cast that includes Liparit Avetisyan, Sir Simon Keenlyside, Daria {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Sonya Yoncheva, Joyce DiDonato & Piotr Beczala Headline Metropolitan Opera’s 2020-21 Season

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The Metropolitan Opera has unveiled its 2020-21 season, which features five new productions and 17 revivals. New Productions Anna Netrebko opens the Metropolitan Opera in a new production of Verdi’s “Aida” directed by Michael Mayer. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the production which also stars Anita Rachvelishvili, Piotr Beczała, Dmitry Belosselskiy and Ludovic Tezier. The production will also showcase Latonia Moore and {…}

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Gabriele Viviani Replaces Simon Keenlyside in Royal Opera House’s’ La Traviata’

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(Credit: ROH/Bill Cooper) Baritone Gabriele Viviani will replace Sir Simon Keenlyside in the role of Giorgio Germont in this evening’s presentation of “La Traviata” at the Royal Opera House, according to the company’s official website. Viviani has been slated to take over the role of Giorgio Germont starting January 22, but was asked to jump in for today’s show at {…}

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Royal Opera Announces Two Cast Changes For ‘La Traviata’

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(Credit: Dario Acosta & Dinaraalieva.com) The Royal Opera House has announced two cast changes for the Jan. 6, 2020 performance of Verdi’s “La Traviata.” The company announced that George Gagnidze will replace Simon Keenlyside in the role of Germont and will make his Royal Opera House debut. Meanwhile, Dinara Alieva will sing the title role replacing Hrachuhi Bassenz, also making {…}

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Saioa Hernández, Gregory Kunde & Joyce El-Khoury Headline Seattle Opera’s 2020-21 Season

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The Seattle Opera has announces its 2020-21 season featuring an all-star lineup and some ambitious productions. Here is a look: The season opens with the double bill of “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci” with Gregory Kunde headlining both productions in a rare U.S. appearance. He will share the run with Arsen Soghomonyan. Melody Moore and Marcy Stonikas will share the role {…}

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Best of 2019 – OperaWire’s Staff on the Best Performances of the Year

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(Credit: Marty Sohl/Karen Almond-Metropolitan Opera/Ken Howard-Santa Fe Opera/ Gianfranco Rota-Donizetti Opera) We hope that the end of your 2019 is a prosperous one and that the start of 2020 is even better. As we look forward to the next calendar year, we are taking some time to reflect on the opera performances that defined 2019 for many of us. As {…}

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Adela Zaharia & Heather Engebretson Highlight Top 5 International Weekend (12/20-22)

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(Credit: Hans Jorg Michel / Luzerner Theater) This weekend, numerous opera companies around the world will feature major repertory staples in a mix of modern productions. Here are our recommendations for operas to see. Semele – Komische Oper, Germany Philipp Meierhöfer, Sydney Mancasola, Karolina Gumos, Terry Wey, Stuart Jackson, Ezgi Kutlu, and Georgina Melville star in Handel’s classic opera. Konrad Junghänel conducts {…}

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CD Review: Jonas Kaufmann’s ‘Otello’

Rolando Villazón, René Pape, Anja Harteros Highlight Semperoper Dresden’s 2020-21 Season

Ermonela Jaho Cancels ‘La Traviata’ in Munich

Anna Netrebko, Sonya Yoncheva, Joyce DiDonato & Piotr Beczala Headline Metropolitan Opera’s 2020-21 Season

Gabriele Viviani Replaces Simon Keenlyside in Royal Opera House’s’ La Traviata’

Royal Opera Announces Two Cast Changes For ‘La Traviata’

Saioa Hernández, Gregory Kunde & Joyce El-Khoury Headline Seattle Opera’s 2020-21 Season

Best of 2019 – OperaWire’s Staff on the Best Performances of the Year

Adela Zaharia & Heather Engebretson Highlight Top 5 International Weekend (12/20-22)