Adriana Gonzalez Receives Grant From Foundation Jean-Luc Lagardère

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Soprano Adriana Gonzalez has received a grant from the Fondation Jean-Luc Lagardère. The grant will go towards Gonzalez and Inaki Encina’s upcoming album for Audax Records. For the new album, Gonzalez will explore the music of Albéniz. In a statement, the soprano said, “As a Spanish-speaking artist, I am always asked to sing Spanish programs with the Siete canciones populares {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Carmela Remigio, Xabier Anduaga, Michael Fabiano & Zachary James Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week, audiences can listen and watch three classic works with stellar casts. They will also get a chance to check out a new album by one of the most innovative performers of his generation. Here is a look at this week’s new releases. On Broadway Broadway and Opera star Zachary James brings his award-winning cabaret show is set to {…}

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Bolshoi Theatre Announces ‘Spring. Love Opera’ Gala

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The Bolshoi Theatre has announced the “Spring. Love Opera!” gala. The gala, which will be held on March 9, will be headlined by Plácido Domingo who will bring a number of important opera stars to the Bolshoi for the first time. Domingo will be accompanied by Sonya Yoncheva, Aida Garifullina, Oksana Dyka, Maria Kataeva, Javier Camarena, and Erwin Schrott. The Bolshoi {…}

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John Holiday, Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, & Samuel Marino to Appear in 92Y’s ‘Countertenor-Palooza’

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On January 23, 92Y School of Music will host “Countertenor-Palooza,” an online discussion featuring some of opera’s leading countertenors. Host Naomi Lewin will be joined by countertenors John Holiday, Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, and Samuel Marino. Making his debut with the Metropolitan Opera next fall in Matthew Aucoin’s “Eurydice,” Holiday recently received national acclaim as a finalist on this year’s season {…}

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Arturo Chacon-Cruz Releases ‘A Christmas Wonderland’ Album

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On Nov. 13, 2020, Mexican tenor Arturo Chacon-Cruz released his newest album “A Christmas Wonderland,” comprised of 14 favorites and meant to help kindle a sense of holiday spirit during these uncertain times. For this album, Chacon-Cruz collaborated with pianist Roberto Berrocal, and noted producer and sound engineer Rafa Sardina. Recorded in 2019, the album was originally titled “I’m Coming {…}

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Sondra Radvanovsky, Elina Garanča, Karen Slack, Mariusz Kwicien, Ferruccio Furlanetto Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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One brand new opera with three endings. A 20th-century work from a noted Czech composer. Two gala performances. A recital of new songs. A Shakespeare / Verdi / Ring Mashup. Beethoven. And three Italian operas with some of opera’s biggest stars for those looking for more standard repertory. That eclectic list comprises our top 10 operas to stream this week. {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Lise Davidsen On Her Big Breaks, Major Wagnerian Debut & COVID-19

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(Credit: Ray Burmiston/Decca Classics) “I hope that we will be more grateful for the fact that we get to do what we do, that we can sit next to each other in a concert hall and have some more respect for others when they’re not feeling great or are down. We need to come out of this pandemic more supportive {…}

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Deutsche Oper Berlin Announces Cast Change for ‘Aida’ Concert

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(Credit: Daniil Rabovsky) Russian soprano Elena Stikhina has canceled the concert “The Best of Aida” at the Deutsche Oper Berlin,. As a result, Swedish soprano Christina Nilsson will perform in her stead. Nilsson recently took home the third prize at the Operalia competition and first prize at the Renata Tebaldi Vocal Competition. She has performed the role of Elsa von {…}

Artist of the Week

Artist of the Week: Rachel Willis-Sørensen

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(Credit: Eric Bouloumié) After months of closure, the Opéra de Bordeaux opens its 2020-21 season with a modified production of Verdi’s beloved “La Traviata.” The masterpiece will get a starry cast including Rachel Willis-Sørensen, who makes her role debut as Violetta. Since her win at the Operalia competition in 2014, Willis-Sørensen has become well known for her lush sound and {…}

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Adriana Gonzalez Receives Grant From Foundation Jean-Luc Lagardère

Carmela Remigio, Xabier Anduaga, Michael Fabiano & Zachary James Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Bolshoi Theatre Announces ‘Spring. Love Opera’ Gala

John Holiday, Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, & Samuel Marino to Appear in 92Y’s ‘Countertenor-Palooza’

Arturo Chacon-Cruz Releases ‘A Christmas Wonderland’ Album

Sondra Radvanovsky, Elina Garanča, Karen Slack, Mariusz Kwicien, Ferruccio Furlanetto Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

Q & A: Lise Davidsen On Her Big Breaks, Major Wagnerian Debut & COVID-19

Deutsche Oper Berlin Announces Cast Change for ‘Aida’ Concert

Artist of the Week: Rachel Willis-Sørensen