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Roberto Alagna Replaced Midway Through Opening Night of ‘Don Carlos’ At Opéra National de Paris

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(Credit: Vincent Pontet/ ONP) Audiences that went to check out Verdi’s “Don Carlo” at the Opéra de Paris this Friday on opening night wound up seeing two tenors in the leading role. Roberto Alagna was one of the star attractions of the production as he was set to appear in the famed opera alongside his wife Aleksandra Kursak. But Alagna, {…}

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Anna Caterina Antonacci, Roberto Alagna & Aleksandra Kurzak Lead International Weekend – (1025-27)

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(Credit: Teatro Comunale di Bologna/Vincent Pontet-Opera de Paris) This week, four rarely performed works get stagings and concert performances with formidable casts that should not be missed. There are also some classics with all-stars casts that make them unmissable. Macbeth – Wiener Staatsoper, Austria Plácido Domingo returns to the Vienna stage amidst sexual misconduct allegations to sing the title role {…}

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Sony Classical Announces Roberto Alagna’s New Album

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Sony Classical has announced Roberto Alagna’s second album for the label. The company announced that Alagna’s next album entitled “Caruso 1873” will be an homage Enrico Caruso. Alagna noted, “In 1873 was born Enrico Caruso. A century later, in 1963, it was my turn. Since then, his voice accompanies me. Singers of the past left us a legacy. This recording {…}

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Roberto Alagna and Aleksandra Kurzak Headline Concert De Paris 2019

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The Orchestra National de France and the Choeur and Maîtrise de Radio France will present a free Bastille Day concert on Sunday, Jul. 14, 2019. The concert will take place “at the foot of the Eiffel Tower . . . [and] will be followed by the very famous fireworks,” according to SortiraParis. Alain Altinoglu will lead the orchestra. The event {…}

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Roberto Alagna Cancels Second ‘Carmen’ Performance

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Roberto Alagna has canceled a second performance of Bizet’s “Carmen.” The Opéra de Paris announced that due to health reasons, the tenor was forced to cancel the April 14 performance. As a result, Jean-François Borras will perform the role of Don José. Borras will once again sing alongside Anita Rachvelishvili, who sings the title role, Nicole Car, and Roberto Tagliavini. Borras is {…}

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Roberto Alagna Cancels Performance Of ‘Carmen’

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Roberto Alagna has canceled opening night of Bizet’s “Carmen” at the Opéra de Paris. The company announced that due to health reasons, the tenor was forced to cancel the opening performance on April 11. As a result, Jean-François Borras will perform the role of Don José. Borras is set to join Anita Rachvelishvili, who sings the title role, Nicole Car, and Roberto Tagliavini. {…}