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Valentí Oviedo Temporarily Steps Down from Gran Teatre del Liceu

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(Photo credit: A. Bofill) The General Director of Gran Teatre del Liceu, Valentí Oviedo, has temporarily stepped down from his position due to medical reasons related to stress. Gran Teatre del Liceu reported that Oviedo has been absent since May 1, and is expected to return in early June. Oviedo’s temporary absence coincides with the many changes at Gran Teatre. {…}
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Gran Teatre de Liceu Extends Contract of Artistic Director

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(Credit: A. Bofill) The Gran Teatre del Liceu has extended Artistic Director Víctor Garcia de Gomar’s contract. Gomar will now remain with the company until 2031. The decision was made by the Gran Teatre del Liceu executive, presided by Salvador Alemany, by petition from the President and General Director Valentí Oviedo. Gomar began at the Liceu in 2019 and has {…}
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Alexandra Nowakowski Joins DO Opera for General Management

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Alexandra Nowakowski has joined DO OPERA for general management. The soprano is coming off her Metropolitan Opera debut as Amina in “La Sonnambula,” stepping in for an ailing Nadine Sierra. Next up, the soprano will perform Gilda in Verdi’s “Rigoletto” on Dec. 12 – 20, 2025 at Ópera de Oviedo, conducted by Óliver Díaz. Then she will give a recital {…}
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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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Royal Opera House Announces Cast Change for ‘Il Trovatore’

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The Royal Opera House has announced a cast change for its production of “Il Trovatore.” The company said that Marigona Qerkezi will sing the role of Leonora on July 9, 12, 16, and 19, 2025, replacing Eleonora Buratto. In a statement to social media, Qerkezi said, “I will be making my London Royal Opera House debut as Leonora in Giuseppe {…}
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Nuno Coelho Extends Contract with the Orquesta Sinfónica del Principado de Asturias

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The Orquesta Sinfónica del Principado de Asturias has announced that Nuno Coelho has extended his contract as Music Director. Coelho will continue with the orchestra through 2027. The decision was announced by the Governing Board in December 2024. As part of Coelho’s artistic and strategic vision, the orchestra has expanded its presence both within and beyond Asturias, with performances at {…}
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Q & A: Ștefan Pop on ‘Faust’ & How a Singer’s Repertoire Determines Their Career

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(Photo: c. StefanPop.com) Romanian tenor Ștefan Pop is considered among today’s leading lyric tenors and he is best known for bel canto repertoire. He is the recipient of several awards including, in 2010, Plácido Domingo’s Operalia competition and the Seoul International Music Competition. Born in Bistrita, and having a strong musical background after studying the violin for twelve years, he {…}

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