Top 5 Performances To See This Weekend-International (11/24-26): Roberto Alagna & Barbara Frittoli Close Out Acclaimed Production

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As many companies start to prepare new productions, there are still a number of great choices with some of the world’s greatest singers. Here is a look at what we recommend as the top five to look out for this weekend. “Adriana Lecouvreur” – Opera Monte-Carlo, Monaco For audiences interested in a new production of Cilea’s masterpiece, the Opera Monte {…}

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Artist Of The Week: Joshua Guerrero Brings Passion To His First Edgardo At The Florida Grand Opera

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This week, the Florida Grand Opera opens its new season with “Lucia di Lammermoor” starring rising star Joshua Guerrero in his debut with the company. Florida audiences are in for a treat with Guerrero as he is an international star that has garnered a ton of attention over the years. Additionally, he is no stranger to “Lucia,” having sung the {…}

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Artist of the Week: John Osborn Takes on ‘Fra Diavolo’ in Rome

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“Fra Diavolo” is a rarely performed opera and yet it has a great deal to offer for the tenor that decides to take on its major challenges. Well, this week, tenor John Osborn will be the man to step into the role of Auber’s opera at the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma with a cast that also features Roberto de Candia, {…}

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Hispanic Heritage Month 2017: 11 Male Singers Who Have Become Icons In Opera

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It is Hispanic Heritage month! The Latin American community has, particularly in recent years, been a major boon to the opera world, providing it with great singers and composers, and a number of great operas. As the third part of this weekly series, we will look at some of the most popular male Hispanic singers currently dominating the operatic world. Rolando {…}

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Hispanic Heritage Month 2017 – Part 2: 7 Divas Who Are Dominating The Opera World

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This week we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! The Latin American community has, particularly in recent years, been a major boon to the opera world, providing it with great singers and composers, and a number of great operas. As the first part of this weekly series, we look at some of the most popular Hispanic divas. We are NOT {…}

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Artist of the Week: Dmitry Korchak Makes Lyric Opera of Chicago Debut in ‘Orphée et Eurydice’

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This Saturday, the Lyric Opera of Chicago opens its 2017-18 season with Gluck’s famed “Orphée et Eurydice.” At the center of this drama of lost love will be tenor Dmitry Korchak, who will be taking on the title role of Orphée in his LYOC debut. Joining him will be Ryan Opera Center alumna Andrana Chuchmann as his lover Eurydice. Korchak {…}

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Marco Caria Replaces Dmitri Hvorostovsky At Vienna State Opera

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The Vienna State Opera has announced a replacement for Dmitri Hvorostovsky in the upcoming revival of Verdi’s “Un Ballo in Maschera.” Marco Caria will sing the role of Ankarström for four performances, marking his return to the theater where he has been singing since 2010. Caria is considered one of the most important singers of his generation and has won {…}

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40 Funs Facts About Tenor Arturo Chacón Cruz

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Arturo Chacón Cruz is one of the major Mexican tenors setting the opera world on fire. On August 20, 1977, he turns 40, giving OperaWire a chance to look at 40 fun facts about the tenor, who is now entering his prime. He was born in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora. Chacón Cruz graduated from the Houston Grand Opera Studio… …and Boston {…}

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6 Milestones in Ailyn Perez’s Early Career

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Ailyn Pérez is one of today’s rising stars in the opera world. She has slowly built her career with a varied repertoire that has shown her versatility and acting chops. In celebration of her birthday on August 15, 1979, OperaWire takes a look at some of the soprano’s milestones thus far. Operalia and Competitions While Pérez did not win the {…}

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Top 5 Performances To See This Weekend-International (11/24-26): Roberto Alagna & Barbara Frittoli Close Out Acclaimed Production

Artist Of The Week: Joshua Guerrero Brings Passion To His First Edgardo At The Florida Grand Opera

Artist of the Week: John Osborn Takes on ‘Fra Diavolo’ in Rome

Hispanic Heritage Month 2017: 11 Male Singers Who Have Become Icons In Opera

Hispanic Heritage Month 2017 – Part 2: 7 Divas Who Are Dominating The Opera World

Artist of the Week: Dmitry Korchak Makes Lyric Opera of Chicago Debut in ‘Orphée et Eurydice’

Marco Caria Replaces Dmitri Hvorostovsky At Vienna State Opera

40 Funs Facts About Tenor Arturo Chacón Cruz

6 Milestones in Ailyn Perez’s Early Career