Vienna State Opera 2017-18 Live Stream: Anna Gabler & Christopher Maltman Lead ‘Arabella’

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On Dec. 21, 2017, the Vienna State Opera continues its live streaming series with a performance of Richard Strauss’ “Arabella.” The production will be led by maestro Peter Lange with a cast that stars Anna Gabler in the title role and Christopher Maltman as Mandryka. The stream kicks off at 7 p.m. local time and is slated to run until {…}

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Vienna State Opera Live Stream 2017-18: Krassimira Stoyanova Headlines ‘Der Rosenkavalier’

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The Vienna State Opera’s live streaming series makes its next appearance on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, with a performance of Richard Strauss’ “Der Rosenkavalier.” The revival of Otto Schenk’s production will be conducted by Adam Fischer with a cast that features Stephanie Houtzeel as Octavian, Erin Morley as Sophie, and Krassimira Stoyanova as the Marschallin. The stream kicks off at 6:30 {…}

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A Look At Elizabeth Schwarzkopf’s Surprisingly Brief Met Opera Career

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Elizabeth Schwarzkopf is undeniably one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. Born on Dec. 9, 1915, the German soprano was best known for her work in German repertoire, becoming one of the greatest Richard Strauss interpreters of all time. She dominated the operas of Mozart and even made herself as a notable Wagnerian. She won a plethora of {…}

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Vienna State Opera 2017-18 Live Stream: Lise Davidsen Leads ‘Ariadne Auf Naxos’

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The Vienna State Opera’s livestreaming series continues on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, with a performance of Richard Strauss’ “Ariadne auf Naxos.” The production, directed by Sven-Eric Bechtolf, will be conducted by Peter Schneider and features a cast that includes Peter Matic, Markus, Eiche, Rachel Frenkel, Erin Morley, Lise Davidsen in the title role and Stephen Gould as Bacchus. The stream kicks {…}

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5 Notable Non-Wagnerian Roles By Tenor René Kollo

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Rene Kollo (or René Kollodzieyski, as he was born on Nov. 20, 1937), was a renowned Wagnerian tenor. He took on every major leading role by the great composer, recording almost all of his interpretations to great acclaim with the best of conductors. His Siegfried was recorded with Wolfgang Sawallisch, his Lohengrin and Walther von Stolzing with Herbert Von Karajan, {…}

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Angela Gheorghiu Announces Plans For New Roles

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Angela Gheorghiu has announced she is ready for some new roles. In an interview with Opera Magazine, the Romanian diva announced that she was ready for Desdemona (“Otello”), Amelia (“Un Ballo in Maschera”) and Elisabetta (“Don Carlo”). She also admitted that she would be interested in taking on the role of “Salome” in the Richard Strauss work but she would do {…}

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Explore George Bizet’s Rare Operas Not Named ‘Carmen’ Or ‘Les Pêcheurs de Perles’

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You know “Carmen.” And you’ve probably gotten to know “Les Pêcheurs de perles” quite well also. But what of George Bizet’s other operas? How many are there? What subjects do they narrate and explore? Here is a run down of those other operas from the famed composer, born on Oct. 25, 1838, under the name Alexandre César Léopold Bizet. Le {…}

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Brigitte Fassbaender To Be Awarded for Career Filled With Firsts

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On Oct. 10 it was announced that mezzo-soprano and opera director Brigitte Fassbaender will receive the prestigious Echo Klassik award for her contributions to the stage. Born on 1939 to parents who both worked in the performing arts, Fassbaender first began her career studying to be an actress like her mother, Sabine Peters. Shortly after, she began her tutelage under her {…}

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Vienna State Opera 2017-18 Review – Salome: Vocal Brilliance Throughout, If Not a Complete Package

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Boleslaw Barlog and Jürgen Rose’s production of Richard Strauss’ “Salome” was first performed in 1972, under the direction of Karl Böhm, with Leonie Rysanek in the title role. It has now notched-up well over 200 performances and is still going strong. After 45 years you would be forgiven for thinking that it may have lost some of its sheen, that {…}

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Vienna State Opera 2017-18 Live Stream: Anna Gabler & Christopher Maltman Lead ‘Arabella’

Vienna State Opera Live Stream 2017-18: Krassimira Stoyanova Headlines ‘Der Rosenkavalier’

A Look At Elizabeth Schwarzkopf’s Surprisingly Brief Met Opera Career

Vienna State Opera 2017-18 Live Stream: Lise Davidsen Leads ‘Ariadne Auf Naxos’

5 Notable Non-Wagnerian Roles By Tenor René Kollo

Angela Gheorghiu Announces Plans For New Roles

Explore George Bizet’s Rare Operas Not Named ‘Carmen’ Or ‘Les Pêcheurs de Perles’

Brigitte Fassbaender To Be Awarded for Career Filled With Firsts

Vienna State Opera 2017-18 Review – Salome: Vocal Brilliance Throughout, If Not a Complete Package