Teatro Real Announces Cast Change for ‘Un Ballo in Maschera’

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The Teatro Real de Madrid announced a cast change for its production of Verdi’s “Un Ballo in Maschera.” The company announced that Sara Blanch will sing the role of Oscar replacing Isabella Gaudí in performances scheduled on Oct. 3, 6, 11, and 14. Blanch is a rising star who has perofrmed at the Teatro de la Zarzuela, Gran Teatre del {…}

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Ainhoa Arteta Cancels Tour ‘La Otra Orilla’

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Ainhoa Arteta has announced the cancellation of her upcoming tour entitled “La otra orilla.” The tour, which was scheduled for January and February of 2021, was set to be performed under tour promoters GTS and SOD. In a press release, GTS and SOD, stated, “We regret to inform you that due to restrictions imposed by the government due to the {…}

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Sabina Puértolas Replaces Carlos Álvarez in Peralada Concert

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The Festival Castell Peralada has announced that Carlos Álvarez has canceled his upcoming recital. The baritone announced that due to a larynx condition, he will not be able to perform on July 30 for the Spanish festival. As a result, soprano Sabina Puértolas will replace him. She will be accompanied by pianist Rubén Fernández Aguirre. The Livestream recital will feature {…}

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Nancy Fabiola-Herrera Takes Over ‘La Favorita’ In Málaga

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(Credit: Fidelio Artist – Fernando Vázquez Morago) The Teatro Cervantes de Málaga has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of Donizetti’s “La Favorita.” The company announced that mezzo-soprano Nancy Fabiola-Herrera will replace María José Montiel in the title role on on March 4, 6, and 8, 2020. Fabiola Herrera is a well-known Spanish mezzo who has performed at {…}

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Jessica Pratt To Celebrate 100th Performance Of ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’

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Jessica Pratt is set to sing her 100th performance of Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor.” The soprano will return to her signature role in October in Bilbao in a new co-production by ABAO Bilbao Opera, the Bologna Teatro Comunale, the Genoa Teatro Carlo Felice, and the Slovak National Theatre. Of her performance, Pratt said, “this will be my hundredth performance in {…}

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Obituary: Jaime Martínez González-Río Passes Away At 77

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Pulmonologist and former President of the Fundación Ópera de Oviedo Jaime Martínez González-Río has passed away. He had overcome laryngeal cancer in the past, but was diagnosed with a pancreatic tumor earlier this year. According to La Nueva España, González-Río was a beloved and respected physician with two passions: rugby and opera. He was exposed to operatic pieces from a {…}

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Leo Nucci Cancels ‘Rigoletto’ In Tenerife

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Leo Nucci has canceled performances of “Rigoletto” at the Ópera de Tenerife. The company announced that Nucci had canceled performances of his signature role due to personal reasons. As a result, Luis Cansino will take over the run, scheduled for November 19 through 23, 2019. Cansino is a recognized baritone who has performed at the Teatro Maestranza, Teatro Cervantes, Welsh {…}

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Artist of Week: Carmela Remigio

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Known as “Madame Mozart” and a passionate Bel Canto singer, Carmela Remigio has forged her career as one of the leading Italian sopranos of her generation. Not only has she sung a number of Mozart roles, but she has also taken on the challenges in the works of Verdi, Puccini, Tchaikovsky, and Stravinsky. As a Bel Canto singer, she is {…}

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Juan Jesús Rodríguez Accuses Festival Of Fraud

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Baritone Juan Jesús Rodríguez has accused the Festival de Música de Isla Cristina of fraud. In a recent article for El Correo web, the Spanish singer alleged that he accepted to sing for the festival after the organizers Enrique Adrados and Danka Nikolic assured him that with ticket prices, the concert would be able to raise 5.000€, which would be given {…}

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Teatro Real Announces Cast Change for ‘Un Ballo in Maschera’

Ainhoa Arteta Cancels Tour ‘La Otra Orilla’

Sabina Puértolas Replaces Carlos Álvarez in Peralada Concert

Nancy Fabiola-Herrera Takes Over ‘La Favorita’ In Málaga

Jessica Pratt To Celebrate 100th Performance Of ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’

Obituary: Jaime Martínez González-Río Passes Away At 77

Leo Nucci Cancels ‘Rigoletto’ In Tenerife

Artist of Week: Carmela Remigio

Juan Jesús Rodríguez Accuses Festival Of Fraud