Lisette Oropesa Replaces Nadine Sierra At The Opera National De Paris

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Nadine Sierra has canceled two performances of Verdi’s “Rigoletto” at the Opera National de Paris. The Opera National de Paris announced that the soprano canceled the June 24 and 27 performances due to illness. As a result, Lisette Oropesa will replace Sierra. Oropesa is one of the most acclaimed Gildas as she has sung the role all over the world. She {…}

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Breaking News: Three Conductors Replace Lionel Bringuier At Opera National De Paris’ ‘Carmen’

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Lionel Bringuier has pulled out of Bizet’s “Carmen” at the Opera National de Paris. According to Forum Opera, the conductor pulled out for personal reasons leaving the Opera National de Paris in a mad scramble to find a replacement. As it turns out, audiences will now get three different musical interpretations to look forward to. Bertrand de Billy will conduct on {…}

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Obituary: American Soprano Benita Valente Dies at 91

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On Oct. 24, soprano Benita Valente died at 91. Born on Oct. 19, 1934, in Delano, California, she was first noticed by a high-school teacher who recommended lessons with Lotte Lehmann in Santa Barbara. She went on to study at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia with Martial Singher and later with Margaret Harshaw, where she graduated in 1960. {…}

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Bella Voce Names New Managing Director

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Bella Voce has named Matthew Recio to the position of managing director. Recio, who takes over for Betsy Hoats, is a vocal composer whose works include the opera “The Puppy Episode.” That work was the winner of the American Prize Award for Opera. He has also worked with such organizations as LYNX Project, Rush Hour Concert Series, Stare at the {…}

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Bryan Wagorn Joins Askonas Holt for General Management

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Bryan Wagorn has joined the roster of Askonas Holt for worldwide general management. Wagorn is a Canadian-American pianist who performs regularly in Europe, North America, and Asia with the world’s leading instrumentalists and singers, including Nadine Sierra, Angel Blue, Joyce DiDonato, Midori, Pinchas Zukerman, Lise Davidsen, and Anthony Roth Costanzo. He has appeared at Tanglewood, Ravinia, Salzburg, Glyndebourne, Marlboro, the {…}

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Karen Slack Joins Only Stage Arts Management

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American soprano Karen Slack has joined the Only Stage Arts Management roster. Slack will be managed by Susanna Stefani Caetani and Chrisni Mendis. The Grammy award-winning soprano recently launched “African Queens,” a major nationwide recital tour premiering works by leading composers at festivals like Ravinia, Aspen, and Tanglewood. She has performed at leading theaters including the Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2024-25 Review: Die Zauberflöte

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(Photo: Marty Sohl / Met Opera) Simon McBurney’s German-language production of Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” lifts the veil between performers and audience members, making it easy to find a full-length opera (approximately three hours and 15 minutes) that is fun and interesting. OperaWire initially reviewed this production in detail for the Met’s 2022-23 season and is excited to see it included {…}

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Denyce Graves, Erin Morley, Lawrence Brownlee, & Latonia Moore Among Opera Carolina’s 2025-26 Season Headliners

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Opera Carolina has unveiled its 2025-26 lineup, marking the first season under new management. “A Night to Remember” opens the season. The concert is presented in partnership with the Puccini Festival of Torre del Lago. Performance Date: November 1, 2025 The “9/11 Commemorative Concert” features a performance of Pergolesi’s “Stabat Mater.” Performance Date: September 11, 2025 A double bill of Puccini’s {…}

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Sasha Cooke, Heidi Stober, David Portillo, J’Nai Bridges & Jarrett Ott Lead Seattle Opera’s 2025-26 Season

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The Seattle Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. The season opens with Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance.” The cast includes Reginald Smith, Jr. as the Pirate King, Thomas Glass as Major-General Stanley, David Portillo as Frederic, Vanessa Becerra as Mabel, and Katharine Goeldner as Ruth. David Charles Abell will conduct Sean Curran’s production. Performance Dates: Oct. 18-Nov. 1, {…}

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Lisette Oropesa Replaces Nadine Sierra At The Opera National De Paris

Breaking News: Three Conductors Replace Lionel Bringuier At Opera National De Paris’ ‘Carmen’

Obituary: American Soprano Benita Valente Dies at 91

Bella Voce Names New Managing Director

Bryan Wagorn Joins Askonas Holt for General Management

Karen Slack Joins Only Stage Arts Management

Metropolitan Opera 2024-25 Review: Die Zauberflöte

Denyce Graves, Erin Morley, Lawrence Brownlee, & Latonia Moore Among Opera Carolina’s 2025-26 Season Headliners

Sasha Cooke, Heidi Stober, David Portillo, J’Nai Bridges & Jarrett Ott Lead Seattle Opera’s 2025-26 Season