Jonas Kaufmann, Jessye Norman, Christine Goerke, Lawrence Brownlee Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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With the Easter holiday coming at the end of the week, there should be no surprise that there are a lot of Wagnerian offerings in the operatic streaming world. And so Wagner figures prominently on this week’s list. But there’s also a lot more going on that we’re happy to share. So without further ado, here come the top 10 operas {…}

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Lawrence Brownlee, Ana María Martinez, Michael Fabiano, Mariusz Kwiecień Headline San Francisco Opera’s Streams in April

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San Francisco Opera has announced its streaming slate for the first half of April. It all kicks off with a production of “Don Pasquale.” Donizetti’s comic masterpiece is presented in a 2016 production starring Lawrence Brownlee, Lucas Meachem, Heidi Stober, and Maurizio Muraro in the title role. The production was directed by Laurent Pelly and was made in co-production with {…}

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Janai Brugger, Amanda Majeski, Kayleigh Decker, Matthew Polenzani Headline New Additions to Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2020-21 Season

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The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced additional programs to it reimagined 2020-21 season. In a statement, Anthony Freud said “This year has been extremely challenging, both for Lyric and for arts institutions around the world, but we are continuing to embrace the opportunity to create art designed for virtual platforms. We are excited about our upcoming programs this season {…}

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Leontyne Price, Mirella Freni, Anna Netrebko, Luciano Pavarotti Headline Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams in March 2021

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced its next two weeks of streams, which include a plethora of famed opera stars. There will also be some premiere streams of classic telecasts. The first week of March will be dedicated to celebrating Women’s History Month while the second will focus on Verismo works. Here is a breakdown. Week 51 – Celebrating Women’s History {…}

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San Francisco Opera Announces Live Performances in 2021, Digital Premieres & Virtual Ring Cycle Festival

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San Francisco Opera has announced that it will be returning to live performances starting in the Spring 2021. The company will present a 90-minute drive-in version of “Il Barbiere di Siviglia,” directed by Matthew Ozawa starring Daniela Mack, Alek Shrader, Lucas Meachem, Laura Krumm, Philip Skinner, Kenneth Kellogg, and Catherine Cook. Roderick Cox makes his company debut at the podium. {…}

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Renée Fleming, Julia Bullock, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Lawrence Brownlee, Nadine Sierra Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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Four operas. Three recitals. One oratorio. The first installment of a song cycle series. And a whole new operatic experience. This week’s recommendations span the range of the vocal experience, allowing listeners and viewers an opportunity to delve into some of the great classics as well as some unique new works. Modulation – Los Angeles Opera (NOW) The LA Opera {…}

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Renée Fleming, Anna Netrebko, Joyce DiDonato, Juan Diego Flórez Headline Next 2 Weeks of Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced its next two weeks of weekly streams which will kick off with an entire week dedicated to opera’s greatest rivalries. Then the company will pay tribute to one of the greatest stars of the last few decades. Here is a look. Week 43– Epic Rivalries Monday, January 4 – Cilea’s Adriana Lecouvreur Starring Anna Netrebko, Anita {…}

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Nadine Sierra, Nicole Cabell & Olga Borodina Lead San Francisco Opera’s January Streams

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The San Francisco Opera will continue its free opera streams in January with three titles. The company’s Department of Diversity, Equity and Community (DEC) will also offer family workshops free of charge during December and inaugurate the new year with a series of talks with contemporary composers in January as part of the Opera Aficionado series. The free streams continue {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Leontyne Price, Jonas Kaufmann & Renée Fleming Highlight Metropolitan Opera Matinee Broadcasts

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced the 2020-21 season encore radio broadcast. The company will broadcast encore recordings starting Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. with Mary Jo Heath hosting and Ira Siff as a commentator for the broadcasts. The broadcasts will also include dynamic intermission features, live backstage interviews with artists, and the ever-popular Opera Quiz. The broadcasts begin with Prokofiev’s “War {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Jessye Norman, Christine Goerke, Lawrence Brownlee Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

Lawrence Brownlee, Ana María Martinez, Michael Fabiano, Mariusz Kwiecień Headline San Francisco Opera’s Streams in April

Janai Brugger, Amanda Majeski, Kayleigh Decker, Matthew Polenzani Headline New Additions to Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2020-21 Season

Leontyne Price, Mirella Freni, Anna Netrebko, Luciano Pavarotti Headline Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams in March 2021

San Francisco Opera Announces Live Performances in 2021, Digital Premieres & Virtual Ring Cycle Festival

Renée Fleming, Julia Bullock, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Lawrence Brownlee, Nadine Sierra Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

Renée Fleming, Anna Netrebko, Joyce DiDonato, Juan Diego Flórez Headline Next 2 Weeks of Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams

Nadine Sierra, Nicole Cabell & Olga Borodina Lead San Francisco Opera’s January Streams

Anna Netrebko, Leontyne Price, Jonas Kaufmann & Renée Fleming Highlight Metropolitan Opera Matinee Broadcasts