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Matthew Aucoin, Tamara Wilson, Cecilia Violetta López Headline Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – North America

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(Credit: Claire McAdams / Vanessa Preziose) Most people recognize that there is a major world premiere taking place this weekend. But the reality is that there are two. The weekend is also full of appetizing offerings and this weekend’s selections come down to a mix of classics with star casts as well as a Spanish-language masterpiece that undeniably deserves greater {…}
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Jessica Nuccio & Santiago Ballerini Headline Atlanta Opera’s 2020-21 Season

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The Atlanta Opera has announced its 2020-21 season celebrating its 41st anniversary. As part of this new season, the company will also introduce a new partnership with two local institutions, the Georgia Institute of Technology and the LGBTQIA+ community-focused Out Front Theatre Company. The season opens with Puccini’s “La Bohème” starring Jessica Nuccio in her U.S. debut with Timothy Myers {…}
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Houston Grand Opera Announces Cast Change For ‘Aida’

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The Houston Grand Opera has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of Verdi’s “Aida.” The company announced that mezzo-soprano Michaela Martens, scheduled to sing the role of Amneris in Verdi’s Aida, has withdrawn from the production due to personal reasons. As a result, renowned soprano Melody Moore and Catherine Martin will takeover the run. Moore will make her {…}
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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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Q & A: Soprano Ailyn Perez On Singing Donna Anna & ‘Don Giovanni’

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Soprano Ailyn Perez is coming off two successful productions at the Metropolitan Opera in some of her signature roles and winning the prestigious Opera news award. Her star has risen and she has become more and more in demand around the world. Now the soprano returns to the Houston Grand Opera where she has debuted numerous roles and has had {…}
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Q & A: Paolo Bordogna On His Houston Grand Opera Debut As Leporello in ‘Don Giovanni’

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Over the last 15 years, bass-baritone Paolo Bordogna has become one of the most esteemed specialists in the buffo/comic repertoire. His appearances have garnered him rave reviews and a huge following all over the world. He has performed at many of the leading theaters, including the Royal Opera House, Teatro alla Scala, Opéra National de Paris, Vienna State Opera, Teatro Real {…}
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‘La Susanna’ & The Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend in North America (4/19-21)

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With the Easter weekend upon us, many opera companies have taken a break from performances. This week’s installment, as a result, will be a bit more limited. Don Giovanni – Houston Grand Opera Mozart’s masterpiece opens on Saturday at the Houston Grand Opera with an impressive cast that includes Ryan McKinny, Paolo Bordogna, Ailyn Pérez, Melody Moore, Ben Bliss, Dorothy {…}
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Elaine Alvarez, Alek Shrader & Daniela Mack Highlight Minnesota Opera’s 2019-20 Season

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The Minnesota Opera has announced its 2019-20 season with five main stage productions and a number of rising stars. Here is a look at what audiences can expect. Melody Moore and Alexandra Loutsion headline a production of Strauss’ “Elektra” with Brian Straufenbiel directing. Jill Grove and Mary Stonikas round out the cast with Elias Grady conducting. Performance Dates: Oct. 5-13, {…}
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Susanna Phillips & Miah Persson Featured In Houston Symphony Orchestra’s 2019-20 Season

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The Houston Symphony has announced its 2019-20 season with a number of great artists and conductors featured in a variety of repertoire. For this season announcement, we will focus on the vocal performances and operatic repertoire. Jean-Yves Thibaudet and Andrés Orozco-Estrada team up for a concert, which will include a suite from “Porgy and Bess” by Gershwin, as well as the {…}

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