Anna Netrebko Hints at New Puccini Role

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Anna Netrebko is hinting at adding Minnie from “La Fanciulla del West” to her repertoire. In the season announcement to Opéra de Monte-Carlo, the soprano said, “I have been performing in Puccini operas since I was 28 years old, first ‘La bohème’ (beginning with the role of Musetta), and then ‘Tosca,’ ‘Manon Lescaut’ and finally ‘Turandot.’ I plan to add {…}

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Aleksandra Kurzak, Atalla Ayan, Aleksandra Olczyk & Sebastian Catana Lead Polish National Opera’s 2024-25 Season

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The Polish National Opera has announced its 2024-25 season. New Opera Productions The first new production is Krzysztof Penderecki’s “The Black Mask” directed by David Pountney. Bassem Akiki conducts a cast that includes Jacek Laszczkowski, Natalia Rubiś, Katarzyna Drelich, Anna Lubańska, Szymon Rona, and Wojtek Gierlach. Performance Dates: Nov. 22-29, 2024 Ill-starred love is also the theme of Łukasz Godyla’s “Wòlô bòskô.” The cycle of {…}

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The San Francisco Early Music Society Announces ‘The Berkeley Festival & Exhibition’ Lineup

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(Photo credit: SFEMS) The San Francisco Early Music Society is set to host the 18th biennial “Berkeley Festival & Exhibition.” This article only contains vocal performances. iSing Silicon Valley, the World Champions at the 2023 World Choir Games in Seoul, South Korea make their debut the Festival with Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and excerpts their new album, “Love & Light.” Performance {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Madama Butterfly’

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(Credit: Ken Howard) The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its production of “Madama Butterfly.” The company said that Aleksandra Kurzak will sing the title role replacing Eleonora Buratto for performances on Feb. 27, March 2, 6, 9, and 14 2024. Kurzak performed the first six performances of the run in January. She scored rave reviews with critics {…}

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Christine Goerke, Emily Magee & Susanna Phillips Lead New World Symphony’s 2024-25 Season

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The New Word Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2024-25 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Stéphane Denève, Yuval Sharon, and Danielle De Niese team up for Viktor Ullmann’s “The Kaiser of Atlantis” and Kurt Weill’s “The Seven Deadly Sins.” Performance Date: Oct. 19 & 20, 2024 Xian Zhang conducts music by Rachmaninoff, Holst, and Wagner. The program {…}

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Chorégies d’Orange Announce 2024 Season

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The Chorégies d’Orange has announced its 2024 season featuring pop, opera, and orchestra concerts. Here is a look at the operatic offerings this summer. Claire Antoine, Héloïse Poulet, and Léo Vermot-Desroches perform in recital alongside Kira Parfeevets. Performance Date: July 21, 2024 Aleksandra Kurzak leads Puccini’s “Tosca” in a concert performance alongside Roberto Alagna and Bryn Terfel. The Orchestre Philharmonique {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Major Cast Changes for ‘Adriana Lecouvreur’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced cast changes for its production of Cilea’s “Adriana Lecouvreur.” The company said that Roberto Alagna will join the cast, while Jonas Kaufmann will cancel his participation in the opera. Alagna will sing on June 17, 20, and 26, while Freddie De Tommaso will perform on June 19, 22, and 29, 2024. Meanwhile, Eleonora Buratto {…}

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Emiliano Gonzalez Toro & Zachary Wilder to Perform ‘A Room of Mirrors’ on North American Tour

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(Photo credit: Michal Novak & Orpheus Photography) Emiliano Gonzalez Toro and Zachary Wilder with the I Gemelli ensemble have announced the North American tour for “A Room of Mirrors.” The tenor duo and ensemble will travel to New York City, Boston, and Montreal. The two U.S. performances take place in part with the Boston Early Music Festival at Morgan Library on {…}

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Berlin State Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Aida’

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The Berlin State Opera has announced cast changes for its production of Verdi’s “Aida.” The company said that for performances on Oct. 19, 22, 25, and 29, 2023, Clémentine Margaine and Ketevan Kemoklidze will take over the role of Amneris, replacing Ekaterina Semenchuk. Margaine will perform on Oct. 19 and 29 while Kemoklidze will perform on Oct. 22 and 25. {…}

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Anna Netrebko Hints at New Puccini Role

Aleksandra Kurzak, Atalla Ayan, Aleksandra Olczyk & Sebastian Catana Lead Polish National Opera’s 2024-25 Season

The San Francisco Early Music Society Announces ‘The Berkeley Festival & Exhibition’ Lineup

Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Madama Butterfly’

Christine Goerke, Emily Magee & Susanna Phillips Lead New World Symphony’s 2024-25 Season

Chorégies d’Orange Announce 2024 Season

Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Major Cast Changes for ‘Adriana Lecouvreur’

Emiliano Gonzalez Toro & Zachary Wilder to Perform ‘A Room of Mirrors’ on North American Tour

Berlin State Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Aida’