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Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Varduhi Abrahamyan On ‘Carmen’ & Her Upcoming Metropolitan Opera Debut

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“Allure” and “brightness” have been some of the words used to describe mezzo-soprano Varduhi Abrahamyan. The Franco-Armenian mezzo is one of today’s rising stars, having performed at many of the leading theaters in the world including the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Théâtre des Champs Elysées, Opéra de Marseille, and Opernhaus Zürich. She is recognized for her Bel Canto interpretations in {…}

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Lucia Lucas, Benjamin Bernheim & 7 Exciting Debuts of the Met Opera’s 2020-21 Season

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(Credit: J. Henry Fair/Victor Santiago/Manon Leprévost/Johannes Kaplan) One of the most exciting aspects of a new season is the fact that audiences will get an opportunity to experience new and exciting artists for the very first time. This is also the case at the Metropolitan Opera, which will feature a plethora of debuts in numerous major productions. Here is a {…}

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Diana Damrau & Carmen Giannattasio Lead Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend Internationally (1/25-27)

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This weekend is all about standard repertoire pieces with some of the world’s greatest stars. La Bohème – Opera de Monte Carlo, Monaco Daniele Callegari conducts Jean-Louis Grinda’s production of Puccini, Giacoso, and Illica’s most popular work. The cast stars acclaimed soprano Irina Lungu, Mariam Battistelli, Andeka Gorrotxategi, Davide Luciano, Boris Pinkhasovich, Nicolas Courjal, Fabrice Alibert, and Guy Bonfiglio. Lucia {…}

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Teatro De La Zarzuela Names New Music Director

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(Credit: GuillermoGarciaCalvo.com) The Teatro de la Zarzuela has named Guillermo García Calvo its new music director, succeeding Óliver Díaz, who currently holds the position. Calvo will take over the position on Jan. 1, 2020. Calvo made his debut at the Teatro de la Zarzuela in 2012 and has since conducted  such works as “Curro Vargas,” “La tempestad,” and “Katiuska.” This {…}

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Javier Camarena To Present Recital With LA Opera

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(Credit: Javiercamarena.com) Javier Camarena is set to return to LA Opera for a recital with Cuban-born pianist Ángel Rodríguez. The acclaimed tenor will feature bel canto arias from operas by Bellini, Rossini and Donizetti including Tonio’s showpiece aria from “La Fille du Regiment” as well as a musical tour of the Spanish-speaking world through popular zarzuela arias and songs by {…}

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Alejandro Roy To Make Metropolitan Opera Debut In ‘Turandot’

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Alejandro Roy is set to make his Metropolitan Opera debut in Puccini’s “Turandot.” The company announced that the Oct. 31, 2019 performance originally scheduled to be performed by Roberto Aronica will be performed by the Spanish tenor. Roy recently made a notable appearance this past summer at the Festival Puccini de Torre del Lago in “La Fanciulla del West” and {…}

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Lisette Oropesa & Piotr Beczala & The Top 7 Operas To See This Weekend – International

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Credit: Opera de Pairs/Teatro alla Scala/Wiener Staatsoper/Opera Royal de Wallonie It’s a weekend filled with broadcasts, premieres and new productions that are not be missed. Tosca – Wiener Staatsoper, Austria Piotr Beczala receives his Kammersänger honor after the performance of Puccini’s masterpiece. He is joined by Nina Stemme and Carlos Álvarez. The starry cast is joined by Marc Armiliato in the {…}

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Teatro De La Maestranza Appoints New General Director

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The administration for the Teatro de la Maestranza has announced that Don Javier Menéndez Álvarez will become the General Director of the Company. The company announced that Menéndez will assume the position until July 31, 2022. The decision was made after looking through 17 candidates and a process which started back On. Oct. 16, 2018. A native of Oviedo, Menéndez is no stranger {…}