Iestyn Davies, Jamie Barton, Susan Graham & Sir Bryn Terfel Highlight Wigmore Hall’s 2019-20 Season

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Wigmore Hall has announced its 2019-20 season! In addition to a variety of instrumental performances, centered around the works of Beethoven, Brahms, and Britten this year, the venue is set to feature a number of renowned vocalists in song recitals, among other events, throughout the season. The season kicks off with the Wigmore Hall/Independent Opera International Song Competition 2019, Sept. {…}

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Paolo Bordogna Replaces Alessandro Corbelli At Opéra De Paris

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Alessandro Corbelli has canceled his participation in Opera de Paris’ “La Cenerentola.” The Opéra National de Paris announced that Corbelli would not perform the role of Don Magnifico from Dec. 7 through the 26. As a result, Paolo Bordogna will replace Corbelli. Bordogna recently finished a production of Mozart’s “Così Fan Tutte” at the Bayerische Staatsoper and is set to take {…}

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CD / DVD Releases – Week of Oct. 29

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Three major CDs and DVDs will get releases this week. There is one re-release while the two DVD releases will showcase new productions that were acclaimed when the opened. Here is a look at what you need to get this week! Le Nozze di Figaro From the Berlin State Opera, Accentus Music will release a production of Mozart’s classic gem with {…}

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Which Operas Will Stream On ARTE Concert? Here’s The List

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ARTE Concert has announced the operas that it will be showcasing as part of its on-demand streams. The first opera programmed will be Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” from La Monnaie. That production is already available online and features Sabine Devielilhe, Gábor Bretz, Ed Lyon, and Sophie Karthäuser. On Oct. 6, 2018, Puccini’s “Tosca” from the Finnish National Opera gets its turn {…}

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Joyce DiDonato’s ‘Les Troyens’ Tops Best Opera Recording At Gramophone Awards

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The Gramophone Awards have been announced and the top Opera recording for 2018 goes to Erato’s release of Berlioz’s “Les Troyens.” The recording is led by John Nelson, one of the great Berlioz conductors of the 20th and 21st century. His cast includes Michael Spyres, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, and Joyce DiDonato. Contralto Delphine Galou’s album “Agitata” took home the best recital {…}

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Ildar Abdrazakov, Plácido Domingo & Maria José Siri Lead Teatro Alla Scala’s 2018-19 Season

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The Teatro alla Scala has announced its 2018-19 season featuring a number of new productions and operatic classics. The season will once again include a number of Italian operas continuing the theater’s initiative to bring back Italian opera. Here is a look! Productions The season opens with a new production of Verdi’s “Attila” starring Ildar Abdrazakov. David Livermore directs the {…}

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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (5/26-28): Rolando Vilazón, Marina Rebeka & Anna Pirozzi Sing Title Roles

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It’s a weekend of role debuts, production debuts and continuing runs. It’s also a weekend to see rare works, as well as repertoire staples. Aida – Teatro Colón, Argentina The Teatro Colón opens its production of Verdi’s masterpiece with Latonia Moore starring in the title role and Nadia Krasteva as her rival Amneris. Riccardo Massi, Mark Rucker, and Roberto Scandiuzzi also star {…}

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Joyce DiDonato, Juan Diego Flórez, & Jonas Kaufmann To Be Featured At Theatre Des Champs-Élysées 2018-19 Season

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The Théâtre Champes-Élysées has announced its 2018-19 season. Let’s break it down Staged Productions Jérémie Rhorer conducts a new production of Verdi’s “La Traviata” with Deborah Warner directing. Vannina Santoni stars in the title role alongside Saimir Pirgu and Laurent Naouri. Performance Dates: Nov. 28-Dec. 9, 2018 Katie Mitchell directs Strauss’ “Ariadne Auf Naxos” with Camila Nylund and Roberto Sacca. Kate Lindsey and Olga Pudova round out {…}

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Sonya Yoncheva, Placido Domingo & Rolando Villazon Headline Staatsoper Unter den Linden Berlin’s 2018-19 Season

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The Staatsoper Unter den Linden Berlin has announced its 2018-19 Season, featuring numerous new productions and revivals featuring some of today’s most popular artists and conductors. Here is a look at what to expect next season. New Productions (in alphabetical order by title) Sonya Yoncheva headlines a new production of Cherubini’s “Medea” with Andrea Breth directing. Daniel Barenboim conducts the star-studded cast, {…}

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Iestyn Davies, Jamie Barton, Susan Graham & Sir Bryn Terfel Highlight Wigmore Hall’s 2019-20 Season

Paolo Bordogna Replaces Alessandro Corbelli At Opéra De Paris

CD / DVD Releases – Week of Oct. 29

Which Operas Will Stream On ARTE Concert? Here’s The List

Joyce DiDonato’s ‘Les Troyens’ Tops Best Opera Recording At Gramophone Awards

Ildar Abdrazakov, Plácido Domingo & Maria José Siri Lead Teatro Alla Scala’s 2018-19 Season

Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (5/26-28): Rolando Vilazón, Marina Rebeka & Anna Pirozzi Sing Title Roles

Joyce DiDonato, Juan Diego Flórez, & Jonas Kaufmann To Be Featured At Theatre Des Champs-Élysées 2018-19 Season

Sonya Yoncheva, Placido Domingo & Rolando Villazon Headline Staatsoper Unter den Linden Berlin’s 2018-19 Season