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Q & A: Jacques Imbrailo on ‘Don Giovanni,’ Oviedo & Wide-Ranging Repertoire

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This week, baritone Jacques Imbrailo returns to the title role of “Don Giovanni” for his big debut at Ópera de Oviedo. The South African singer has performed the iconic role throughout his career with such companies the Perm Opera and Scottish Opera, among others. But his “Don Giovanni” isn’t the only thing he has in store for this coming season. {…}

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Orquesta de Valencia Names Principal Guest Conductor

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The Palau de la Música has named Álvaro Albiach as Principal Guest Conductor for the Orquesta de Valencia during the 2022-23 season. The Palau’s president Gloria Tello announced the news noting that Albiach has all the requirements for this designation as he is one of the most recognized and well-trained Valencian conductors of his generation. He has also conducted the {…}

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Asociación de Teatros Líricos de España – Ópera XXI Names New President

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The Asociación de Teatros Líricos de España – Ópera XXI, which brings together 27 associated theatres, has appointed a new president for the next two years. During the ordinary semi-annual assembly, held at the Palau de les Arts in Valencia, the organization announced Isamay Benavente, director of the Villamarta Theater in Jerez, to the position. The new president’s goal is {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Madama Butterfly’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its production of “Madama Butterfly.” The company noted that Viktor Antipenko makes his Met debut as Pinkerton, replacing Brian Jagde.  Antipenko has performed at the Dallas Opera, the Tiroler Landestheater in Innsbruck, Theater Chemnitz, SUGI Opera in South Korea, and a soloist at the Mariinsky Theatre. He has also performed at {…}

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Aquiles Machado Named Artistic Director of Ópera de A Coruña

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(Credit: Amigos de la Ópera de A Coruña) The Ópera de A Coruña in Spain has named Aquiles Machado its new Artistic Director. The Spanish-Venezuelan has been responsible for diverse theaters and companies and was recently the Artistic Director of the educational program Más que Ópera de la Comunidad de Madrid. In his new position, Machado will help in the {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2022-23 Season: Five Major Debuts Coming Next Season

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced its 2022-23 season and with it, there are major debuts coming. For the purposes of this article, we have selected five exciting singers who have been acclaimed around the world and who will no doubt leave a mark on the Met stage next year. Xabier Anduaga The Spanish-born tenor won the First Prize at the {…}

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Palau de Les Arts Extends Artistic Director’s Contract for 4 More Years

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The Palau de les Arts in Valencia, Spain has announced that it will be extending the contract for Artistic Director Jesús Iglesias for another four years. Iglesias, who joined in 2019 and took over the position of Artistic Director from Davide Livermore, will now lead the company through the end of 2027; his new contracts take effect on Jan. 1, {…}

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Ángel Ódena Replaces Carlos Álvarez in Teatro de la Zarzuela’s ‘Entre Sevilla y Triana’

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(Credit: Ángel Ódena official website) The Teatro de la Zarzuela has announced that baritone Carlos Álvarez will not be appearing in the role of Fernando in Pablo Sorozábal, Luis Fernández Sevilla, and Luis Tejedor Pérez’s “Entre Sevilla y Triana” for performances on Jan. 26, 28, 30, and Feb. 2, 4 and 6, 2022. As a result, Ángel Ódena will take {…}