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Fathom Events to Present Encore Screenings of Met Opera’s ‘La Traviata’

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(Credit: Mart Sohl/ Metropolitan Opera ) Fathom Events is set to present encore screenings of Verdi’s “La Traviata” from the Metropolitan Opera on Feb. 15, 2023. The opera stars Nadine Sierra, Stephen Costello, and Luca Salsi with Daniele Callegari conducting Michael Mayer’s production. Renée Fleming hosts the performance. The encore screening will take place at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. {…}

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ORF III to Broadcast ‘Aida’ with Anna Netrebko, Elīna Garanča & Jonas Kaufmann

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ORF III is set to present Verdi’s “Aida” from the Wiener Staatsoper. The recording, which will continue the Staatsoper’s close cooperation with ORF III, will be presented on Jan. 29, 2023. The star-studded cast is led by Anna Netrebko in the title role, Elīna Garanča in her highly-anticipated role debut as Amneris, and Jonas Kaufmann as Radamès. The cast will {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Cast Change for ‘Macbeth’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast for its production of Verdi’s “Macbeth.” The company said that barítone Željko Lučić will sing the title role replacing Carlos Álvarez, who is ill. Lučić is well-known for his interpretation of the title role, which he has performed to acclaim at the Salzburg Festival and the Metropolitan Opera. His interpretation has {…}

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Anna Netrebko Will Perform at Wiener Staatsoper Despite Ukrainian Sanctions

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Despite sanctions imposed by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Anna Netrebko will continue performing in Vienna.  According to Manager Miguel Esteban, the Austrian-Russian soprano will not comment on the sanctions and the action will not affect her upcoming performances. According to Austria Presse Agentur, Netrebko had no performances scheduled in Ukraine and has no assets in the country. Additionally the Wiener {…}

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Javier Camarena Replaces Stephen Costello in Met’s ‘Rigoletto’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced another cast change for its final performance of “Rigoletto.” The company said that Javier Camarena will sing the role of the Duke replacing Stephen Costello who is ill. In a statement the Met said, “Javier Camarena saves the day! Don’t miss tonight’s performance of Rigoletto, as the star tenor steps in at the eleventh hour {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Rigoletto’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its final performance of Verdi’s “Rigoletto.” The company said, “for tonight’s performance of Verdi’s ‘Rigoletto,’ the role of Sparafucile will now be sung by Julian Close.” He will replace John Relyea. Close made his Met debut as the Theater Manager / Banker in “Lulu” in 2015. This season he has covered {…}

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Best of 2022: OperaWire’s Top 11 Singers of 2022

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After a bumpy 2021, which still had numerous COVID cancelations, 2022 saw opera companies almost return to normalcy. There were setbacks like cyberattacks, a war that has destroyed a country, and companies losing funds from government agencies. But in all, it also showed how opera companies could unite through benefit concerts and through sheer artistry. And after releasing our favorite {…}

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Aida Garifullina, Olga Peretyatko, Kate Lindsey & Lawrence Brownlee Lead George Enescu Festival’s 2023 Season

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The George Enescu Festival has announced its 2023 season. here is a look at the vocal performances. Zubin Mehta is set to conduct Verdi’s “Otello”  with Fabio Sartori, Anastasia Bartoli, Luca Salsi, and Eleonora Filipponi. Performance Date: August 28. 2023 Cristian Măcelaru conducts the WDR Sinfonieorchester Koln with soloist Matthias Goerne. The concert includes music by Dediu Formido, Mahler, and {…}