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Weekend Preview – International (6/16-18): Anna Netrebko Makes Role Debut As Adriana Lecouvreur While Jose Cura Returns to Otello

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It’s a weekend filled with many stars, premieres and role debuts. And there is something for any opera lover interested in exploring the classic repertoire. Austria  “Rigoletto” continues its run at the Vienna State Opera with Yosep Kang, Roberto Frontali, and Aida Garifullina while “Don Pasquale” also gets one presentation with Michele Pertusi, Antonino Siragusa, and Danielle de Niese. The weekend {…}

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Royal Opera Evacuated After Fire Alarm Scare

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The Royal Opera House was evacuated on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. According to the BBC, cast members and audiences were evacuated from the Royal Opera House in London after a fire alarm went off mid-performance of Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore.” According to the theater, the interruption was a false alarm and the show had to be restarted. Many took to Twitter, where they {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Elina Garanca, Plácido Domingo Among Stars to Lead Metropolitan Opera 2017 Summer Live in HD Encores

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Maybe you missed some operas? Or you just loved it so much you need a second dose. The popular Metropolitan Opera Live in HD encores are scheduled for four viewings in June and July. These popular silver screen opera transmissions have grown since 2006 to become the leader in alternative movie theater programming. June will be encoring “Les Pêchuers de {…}

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Best of Metropolitan Opera 2016-17: Plácido Domingo & The 10 Best Male Performances

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This article is a joint collaboration between David & Francisco Salazar.  Yesterday we gave you the finest female performers of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2016-17 season. Now we turn toward the men that truly brought down the house. Remember that these picks are mere favorites based purely on personal preference. Since there were so many incredible performers this season, here is {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 50th Anniversary Gala: 50 Iconic & Historic Moments From the New House

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The Metropolitan Opera celebrates its 50th anniversary Sunday with a massive gala featuring the greatest stars in opera. The company, which moved to Lincoln Center in 1966, is among the most renowned opera institutions in the world, a place where the greatest of all singers commune on one of the biggest stages in one of the biggest theaters. A few {…}

Stage Spotlight

Metropolitan Opera 50th Anniversary Celebration: Stories From The New House Told By Opera’s Greatest Stars

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For 50 years, the Metropolitan Opera has made its home in Lincoln Center, creating numerous cathartic and revelatory memories for both audiences and artists alike. In speaking with some of the world’s greatest artists that have performed at the Met, OperaWire has been granted the opportunity to hear some unique, enriching and entertaining stories and experiences that have taken place {…}

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Social Media Beat (Week 4/14-20): Anna Netrebko Previews The Met 50th While Brian Cedel Takes Over Philadelphia’s Instagram

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The week saw many of the world’s greatest singers perform and rehearse. But it also saw them enjoy their daily activities and attend numerous interesting events. Check it out. It was an eventful week for Anna Netrebko between shopping at Barney’s and singing Tchaikovsky’s ‘Eugene Onegin.” However, it all culminated with the diva showing her fans a preview of the Met’s {…}

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‘Cyrano’ Crash Course – How Jennifer Rowley Went From Covering Patricia Racette to Metropolitan Opera Role Debut in No Time

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It was March 31, 2017, one day before the infamous day where people play tricks on one another. Soprano Jennifer Rowley was getting some shuteye, her days consumed by the task of taking on Samuel Barber’s “Vanessa” at the Toledo opera. On that very night, she would be singing the first of two performances for the demanding work. The phone {…}