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ArtSmart Announces Three New Board Members

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ArtSmart has announced three new members to its Board of Directors. The organization noted that the three new members are Dr. Louise Toppin (University of Michigan), Dr. Marvin Curtis (South Bend Symphony Orchestra), and Ms. Kelly Clarke (former ArtSmart Mentor). They will join a board that includes George Shirley (Board Chair), Michael Fabiano (Co-Founder, Executive Director), John Viscardi (Co-Founder, Treasurer), Liz {…}

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Étienne Dupuis, Javier Camarena, Sondra Radvanovsky, Brian Jagde Headline Casts for Royal Opera House’s 2024 Japan Tour

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The Royal Opera House has announced the cast details for its Japan 2024 tour. “It’s a pleasure to be bringing these incredible works to Japan – with two stellar casts, our Royal Operas Chorus and of course Orchestra of the Royal Opera House,” said Music Director Antonio Pappano, who will conduct all the performances on the tour, in an official {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Yet Another Cast Change for ‘Turandot’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for its performance of “Turandot” on December 15, 2023. The company revealed that Alejandro Roy would take on the role of Calaf, substituting for Martin Muehle who is ill. Roy joins a cast that includes Catherine Foster in the title role and Maria Agresta as Liù. This is the latest {…}

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Carnegie Hall Announces Cast Change for Met Orchestra Chamber Ensemble Concert

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Carnegie Hall has announced a cast change for its Met Orchestra Chamber Ensemble concert. The concert hall noted that pianist Bryan Wagorn will replace Yannick Nézet-Séguin for the performance on Dec. 11, 2023. Wagorn is a well-known pianist who serves as Assistant Conductor at The Metropolitan Opera and regularly performs throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. He has worked with Angel {…}

Interviews

Q & A: Soprano Ailyn Pérez on ‘Florencia en el Amazonas’ & the Importance of Spanish-Language Opera

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(Credit: Paola Kudacki / Met Opera) On Nov. 16, the Metropolitan Opera will make history by presenting only the third Spanish-language opera in the company’s trajectory. Additionally, the work in question, “Florencia en el Amazonas,” will be the very first Latin American opera presented by the company. For the massive milestone, the company brought together a mixed cast that includes {…}

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Aigul Akhmetshina, Michael Spyres, Lisette Oropesa, & Bayerische Staatsoper Win Big at Opera Awards

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The winners of the 2023 Opera Awards were announced on Thursday at the Polish National Opera. The Bayerische Staatsoper was awarded the top prize of Opera Company of the Year while the Conductor of the Year went to Antonio Pappano. The winner of Best Female Singer of the Year was Aigul Akhmetshina and Best Male Singer of the Year went {…}

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International Opera Awards 2023 Announces Shortlist of Nominees

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The International Opera Awards has unveiled its shortlist of nominees for the 2023 edition. Winners will revealed on Nov. 9 when the event will take place at the Teatr Wielki in Warsaw, Poland. “This year’s International Opera Awards shortlist once again celebrates talent from around the world and proves that opera is truly the most international of artforms. Huge congratulations {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Royal Opera House 2023-24 Review: L’Elisir d’Amore

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(Photo credit: Clive Barda/Royal Opera House) Nestling zest into impressionable appetites, bel canto master Donizetti’s “L’elisir d’amore” is a succulent confectioner’s delight: a cavalcade of strawberry and rhubarb shades that never age out of their calorific bubble. High on hyperactive captures of unravelling roulades and supercilious trills, its teasing feast of overblown, meringue-like vows empowers risk-taking directors. Decking his décor {…}