Serena Sáenz Wins Montserrat Caballé Competition

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Soprano Serena Sáenz has won first place at the Concurso de Canto Montserrat Caballé. The XVI edition took place at the Gran Teatre del Liceu and saw Sáenz win 15.000 € as well as special mention by the audience, the Liceu and the Festival Castell de Peralada. Sáenz has performed at the Staatsoper Berlin, Liceu Opera, L’Òpera de Sabadell, Ópera {…}

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Artist of the Week: Antonio Corianò

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(Credit: © Eric Dervaux) Verdi’s “Aroldo” is one of the composer’s rarest works, one that rarely gets produced. The work was based on and adapted from the composer’s earlier 1850 opera, “Stiffelio” and went on to get its world premiere in 1857. This week the Teatro Amintore Galli will present a new production with a distinguished cast of rising stars {…}

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Artist of the Week: Pablo Gálvez

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On June 30, the Teatro Regio di Parma will open its Festival Estate al Parco della Musica with a new production of Donizetti’s comic gem “Don Pasquale.” The production will include a cast of established and rising stars. Among them is Spanish baritone Pablo Gálvez who will make his role debut as Dottor Malatesta. Born in Guadix, Granada, the baritone {…}

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Berna Perles Takes Over ‘Manon Lescaut’ in Baluarte

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The Baluarte auditorium in Pamplona has announced a cast change for its upcoming performances of “Manon Lescaut.” The Spanish theater announced that Berna Perles will replace Ainhoa Arteta in the title role of Puccini’s work. According to Platea Magazine, Arteta was forced to cancel after testing positive for COVID-19. Perles is a renowned Spanish soprano who has performed at the {…}

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Q & A: John Osborn on ‘I Puritani,’ Hopes & Fears In COVID-19 World

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(Credit: Matilde Fasso) ***Note – this interview was conducted many weeks prior to the recent regulations imposed throughout Spain that have effectively forced many theaters, including the Ópera de Oviedo, to alter their schedules. Over the course of his 27-year career, American Tenor John Osborn has been distinguished as one of the top bel canto tenors in the world. With {…}

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Aragón Announces New Restrictions Prompting Theaters to Close

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The region of Aragón has announced restrictions due to surging COVID-19 cases. The Spanish region announced that all non-essential businesses will be forced to close and has imposed a curfew on all cultural events scheduled after 8 p.m. As a result, theaters and auditoriums have been forced to close and cancel performances. The development comes days after Catalonia and Asturias {…}

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Asturias Closes Theaters Due to COVID-19

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The Asturian government has announced the closure of cultural activities for 15 days due to the rise in COVID-19 cases. The Spanish region’s new restrictions will go into effect on Nov. 4 and will close museums, libraries, monuments, theaters, stadiums, hotels, and restaurants among others. As a result, Ópera de Oviedo will close its doors and will be forced to cancel {…}

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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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Serena Sáenz Wins Montserrat Caballé Competition

Artist of the Week: Antonio Corianò

Artist of the Week: Pablo Gálvez

Berna Perles Takes Over ‘Manon Lescaut’ in Baluarte

Q & A: John Osborn on ‘I Puritani,’ Hopes & Fears In COVID-19 World

Aragón Announces New Restrictions Prompting Theaters to Close

Asturias Closes Theaters Due to COVID-19

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

Ainhoa Arteta Cancels Tour ‘La Otra Orilla’