Opera de Oviedo 2020-21 Review: I Puritani

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The COVID-19 crisis has led to the cancelation of major productions leaving many artists out of work and giving them openings in their usually booked calendars. As a result, the Opera de Oviedo managed to engage acclaimed bel canto tenor John Osborn after the cancelation of two other tenors. It is hard to write about “I Puritani” without talking about {…}

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Irina Lungu, Ainhoa Arteta & Celso Albelo Lead Ópera de Oviedo’ 2020-21 Season

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The Ópera de Oviedo in Spain has announced its 2020-21 season. The season opens with a double featuring “L’heure espagnole” by Ravel and “Les mamelles de Tirésias” by Francis Poulenc. The double bill showcases Sabina Puértolas, Maite Beaumont, David Menéndez, Régis Mengus, Francisco Vas, and Joel Prieto. Maximiano Valdés conducts the production by Emilio Sagi. Performance Dates: Sept. 6-12, 2020 {…}

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Ópera de Oviedo Confirms 2020-21 Season Will Start On Schedule

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The Ópera de Oviedo has announced plans to start its 2020-21 season on time with its opening night performance to remain on Sep. 6, 2020. The Spanish company announced back in January that it would kickstart its 73rd anniversary season with two company premieres of “L’Heure Espagnol” and “Les Mamelles de Tirésias.” First rehearsals for the opening double bill are {…}

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Ópera de Oviedo 2019-20 Review: Lucia Di Lammermoor

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The Ópera de Oviedo closed its 2019-20 season with Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor.” “Lucia di Lammermoor” is one of the most popular in the repertoire but also known for it challenging roles. Thankfully for this new production, Oviedo counted on some of the greatest interpreters of the work. With a surprising production, this was an evening to remember. The Diva {…}

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Ópera De Oviedo Announces 2020-21 Season

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The Ópera de Oviedo has announced its 2020-21 season celebrating its 73rd year. The season will open with the company premiere of two famed French works: Ravel’s “L`heure espagnole” and Puolenc’s “Les mamelles de Tirésias.” Performance Dates: Sept. 6, 8, 10 & 12, 2020 Bellini’s final work “I Puritani” returns to the stage bringing vocal fireworks from its soloists. Performance {…}

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Jessica Pratt, Anna Pirozzi & José Bros Highlight Opera De Oviedo’s 2019-20 Season

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The Opera de Oviedo has announced its 2019-20 season featuring five productions and a number of important international artists. Here is a look! The season opens with Wagner’s “Götterdämmerung” with Mikhail Vekua as Siegfried, Elisabete Matos as Brunnhilde, Boaz Daniel as Gunther, Zoltan Nagy as Alberich, Taras Shtonda as Hagen, Berna Perles as Gutrune, and Agnieszka Rehlis as Waltraute. The new {…}

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Alek Shrader, Mariola Cantarero & Sabina Puértolas Headline Opera de Oviedo’s 2018-19 Season

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The Opera de Oviedo has announced its 2018-19 season. The season will include five productions including some operatic classics and one Spanish opera. The season opens with Jorge Muñiz’s “Fuenteovejuna” with Mariola Cantarero and Raquel Lojendio sharing the role of Laurencia. The opera also stars Antonio Lozano and José Luis Sola sharing the role of Frondoso and Felipe Bou and Ricardo Seguel as Esteban. Santiago Serrate conducts {…}

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Bilbao Opera Announces New Chorus Director

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The Bilbao Opera has announced has selected Esteban Urzelai Eizagirre as the company’s next Chorus Director. He will begin his new post during the 2025-26 season, replacing Boris Dujin, who has been with the company since 1994 and who led over 100 operas and concerts. Beginning in 2020, Eizagirre was the subdirector of the Coro Nacional de España and was {…}

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Teatro Real de Madrid Announces Cast Change for ‘La Traviata’

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(©Gemma Escribano) The Teatro Real de Madrid has announced a cast change for “La Traviata” on July 20, 2025. The company said that due to illness, Nadine Sierra has had to cancel the performance. As a result, Sabina Puértolas will sing the title role. Puértolas has performed around the world at leading theaters including the Teatro Real, Teatro de la Zarzuela, {…}

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Opera de Oviedo 2020-21 Review: I Puritani

Irina Lungu, Ainhoa Arteta & Celso Albelo Lead Ópera de Oviedo’ 2020-21 Season

Ópera de Oviedo Confirms 2020-21 Season Will Start On Schedule

Ópera de Oviedo 2019-20 Review: Lucia Di Lammermoor

Ópera De Oviedo Announces 2020-21 Season

Jessica Pratt, Anna Pirozzi & José Bros Highlight Opera De Oviedo’s 2019-20 Season

Alek Shrader, Mariola Cantarero & Sabina Puértolas Headline Opera de Oviedo’s 2018-19 Season

Bilbao Opera Announces New Chorus Director

Teatro Real de Madrid Announces Cast Change for ‘La Traviata’