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5 Exciting Singers You Cannot Miss At The 2017-18 Lyric Opera Of Chicago Season

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The Lyric Opera of Chicago announced its 2017-18 Season last week, which included a number of new productions and some of the most exciting singers in the industry. The following is a list of the stars OperaWire suggests audiences should not miss next season. Ben Bernheim  Bernheim is easily becoming one of the fastest rising stars in the opera world {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Ramon Tebar On Creating An Academy With Renata Scotto & Balancing Four Different Companies

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Ramon Tebar is an up-and-coming conductor who has worked with some of the most acclaimed artists in the classical music world including Roberto Alagna, Joshua Bell, Montserrat Caballe, Joseph Calleja, Gautier Capucon, Plácido Domingo, Angela Gheorghiu, Maria Guleghina, Ben Heppner and Renata Scotto. Aside from his work with these legendary artists Tebar keeps a hectic schedule as he is the {…}

Fashion Week, Special Features

Fashion Week 2017: A Unique “Traviata” Designed By Valentino Haute Couture in Valencia

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This article was done in collaboration with OperaFashion, a blog dedicated to fashion and the opera world.  On Feb. 9 at the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofìa in Valencia, “La Traviata,” Giuseppe Verdi’s beloved opera, premiered in a new production from the Teatro dell’Opera in Roma and the Foundation of Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti. The production included costumes designed by the Maison Valentino. Maria {…}

News

Everything You Need to Know About Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2017-18 Season

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10 operas. Six New Productions. A Classic Musical and a new chamber opera. The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced its new season and it is full of a balanced repertory selection. Orphée et Eurydice – Sept. 23, 27, Oct. 1, 6, 9, 12, 15 (2017) The new season kicks off with a new production of Gluck’s “Orphée et Eurydice” {…}

News

Breaking News: Arturo Chacon-Cruz Replaces Jean-Francois Borras in Monte Carlo

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Arturo Chacon-Cruz will sing the role of Des Grieux in Massenet’s “Manon” at the Opera de Monte Carlo. The tenor is replacing Jean-Francois Borras, who is ill. The opera premieres today and it marks the second replacement in a cast that was supposed to include Sonya Yoncheva in the lead role. Chacon-Cruz will sing alongside Anne-Catherine Gillet in the title role. {…}

News

Anna Netrebko To Sing ‘La Traviata’ at the Opera National De Paris

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Anna Netrebko will sing Violetta in Verdi’s “La Traviata” at the Opera National de Paris. While the 2017-18 season has not been announced, this morning an Instagram account entitled Netrebko, La Splendida released a picture of the 2017-18 program. Netrebko will perform alongside Charles Castronuovo and Placido Domingo. The soprano will alternate with Latvian soprano Marina Rebeka and she will sing {…}

News

Breaking News: Arturo Chacon-Cruz To Sing ‘Werther’ At the Grand Theatre Liceu

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Arturo Chacón-Cruz will perform the tittle role of Massenet’s Werther tonight at the Liceu. The Mexican tenor will replace Jose Bros, who is ill. The Mexican tenor is making his debut at the prestigious Grand Theatre Liceu, in a role he has already sung around the world. Chacon-Cruz is currently rehearsing a new production by Sofia Coppola of Verdi’s ‘la {…}

News, Season Announcement

Désirée Giove & Thomas Oliemans Star in Accademia Filarmonica Romana’s 2026-27 Season

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Accademia Filarmonica Romana has announced its 2026-27 season. This article only features vocal concerts. The season opens with Klaus Simon’s arrangement of Mahler’s Fourth “Symphony.” Soprano Désirée Giove is the soloist. Sieva Borzak conducts. Performance Date: Nov. 5, 2026 Baritone Thomas Oliemans will accompany himself on the piano in a performance of Schubert’s “Winterreise.” Performance Date: Feb. 11, 2027 Read {…}