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Washington Concert Opera Launches ‘Operatic Insights with Maestro Walker’ Podcast Series

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Washington Concert Opera has announced the launch of a new, monthly podcast series, titled “Operatic Insights with Maestro Walker.” Hosted by company Artistic Director and conductor Antony Walker, the series will explore the history and world of opera through varying perspectives, supported by listening examples and discussions. The first episode, “Messages of hope and unification in opera,” has launched as {…}

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Opera San José Announces Cast Change for Tonight’s ‘Il Trovatore’

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Opera San José has announced that soprano Mary Evelyn Hangley would be making her role debut as Leonora in “Il Trovatore” on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. Per the company’s official Facebook account, Hangley will be stepping in for Kerriann Otaño, who is ill. Hangley, a recent alum of the Merola Opera Program and a graduate of San Francisco Opera’s Adler {…}

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Yale School of Music Names New Director of Opera

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The Yale School of Music has announced that Gerald Martin Moore will join the Yale faculty September 2020 as Director of Yale Opera and Coordinator of Vocal Studies for the School of Music. Moore has served as artistic associate of Carnegie Hall’s SongStudio program led by celebrated soprano Renée Fleming and has been engaged as vocal consultant to the conductor {…}

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Annapolis Opera Announces New Artistic & Music Director

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(Source: Annapolis Opera) Annapolis Opera has announced that Craig Kier will be its new artistic and music director, starting on July 1, 2020. Kier will succeed Ronald J. Gretz, who announced his retirement after serving as the company’s Artistic Director for over 37 years. Kier has led a wide range of performances around the world with such companies as Houston {…}

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‘Princess Maleine,’ ‘Glory Denied’ Among Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend in North America

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This weekend features two important performances from one company, including a major world premiere and the revival of the first opera composed by a woman. Other major highlights include a concert with rising stars, a concert of a repertory gem, and a modern opera that deserves great attention. Dell’Arte Opera Ensemble – La Liberazione di Ruggiero This production of the {…}

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A Jake Heggie Premiere & ‘The Flying Dutchman’ Among Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend in North America

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(Credit: Louise Leblanc) There are a lot of modern works in this weekend’s lineup, but they are mixed in with two repertory staples that feature exciting new productions and unique up-and-coming talent. Here are our Top five operas to see this weekend in North America. Festival Opéra de Québec – The Flying Dutchman The Wagner opera opened last week as {…}

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San Francisco Opera Celebrates Pride With Performance And Parade

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Staff and volunteers of San Francisco Opera will participate in the city’s 2019 Pride Parade and Celebration on Sunday, June 30. According to the press release, the company wishes to celebrate and honor “[our] LGBTQIA+ artists, staff, audience and community, and the community’s connection to opera.” This year they will march alongside SFJAZZ, San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Conservatory of {…}

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Alexander Elliott Makes Surprise Metropolitan Opera Debut

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Alexander Elliott made an unexpected Metropolitan Opera debut on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2018. The baritone, who is currently covering the run of “The Pearl Fishers” at the Met, replaced Mariusz Kwiecien after Act one because Kwiecien was ill. The baritone recently finished a run of “Pagliacci” at Opera Omaha and is set to perform “L’Elisir d’Amore” at the Virginia Opera. He will {…}