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San Diego Opera Announces Two Major Appointments

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The San Diego Opera has announced two major appointments. First off, the company has announced that Dominic Domingo, grandson of iconic opera star Plácido Domingo, is set to take over the position of Director of Administration. Secondly, Andrea Puente-Catán, producer, lecturer, and widow of the late composer Daniel Catán, will join the company as a Major Gifts Officer in charge {…}

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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (8/24-26)

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As festival season comes to an end, a number of classics will be presented. The weekend will also see a historic performance for legendary opera singer Plácido Domingo. Here is a look at what you need to see this weekend. Les Pêcheurs de Perles – Salzburg Festival, Austria Plácido Domingo makes history this weekend as he takes on his 150th role {…}

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Artist of the Week: Kristina Mkhitaryan

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Over the past few years, Soprano Kristina Mkhitaryan’s star has been rapidly rising in the opera world. Since winning second prize at the Operalia Competition, the soprano has been making important debuts, role debuts and opening productions. And this week Mkhitaryan headlines another important production and a house debut. After a series of debuts, Mkhitaryan will make her Opera di {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Palazetto Bru Zane 2018 Festival Review: Gounod Gala Is A Goldmine of Hidden Operatic Gems

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No one ever pretended that opera was a cheap art form. As an extreme example, the Salzburg Festival has a budget of over 60 million euros for just six weeks, making its balance sheet the envy of several small Pacific island states. But even in countries with an immense musical patrimony such as Italy, there is a tendency for populist {…}

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Aida Garifullina To Join Robbie Williams At Opening Of FIFA World Cup 2018

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Soprano Aida Garifullina is set to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, June 14, 2018. The soprano will join pop star Robbie Williams and Brazil’s two-time FIFA World Cup champion Ronaldo to entertain the stadium crowd and the millions watching around the world during the half hour before kick-off for Russia vs Saudi Arabia in {…}

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Los Angeles Opera 2017-18 Review – Rigoletto: Adela Zaharia Makes Triumphant Debut Alongside Michael Fabiano & Ambrogio Maestri

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On Sunday, May 27, 2018, Los Angeles Opera presented Giuseppe Verdi’s “Rigoletto” with a new cast of singers that was equal to those who sang the premiere. For this unusual situation, I found it necessary to return to the City of Angels for another look. Having attended a matinee performance, I write about it as our car speeds eastward away {…}