María Bayo Loses Appeal In Bilbao Case

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The Supreme Court in Bilbao has rejected soprano María Bayo’s appeal. Bayo challenged the Supreme Court after the institution imdenified the soprano with only € 3,366.66 after she sued the Bilbao opera for firing her from a production of “Don Giovanni” without notice during the 2016-17 season. The soprano appealed the decision, requesting € 126,000 for moral damages and losses. With {…}

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Q & A: Tenor Levy Sekgapane On Performing Bel Canto Repertoire, His Idol, & Plácido Domingo

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Since tenor Levy Sekgapane won Operalia in 2017, he has been in great demand and with every subsequent performance he is quickly establishing himself as one of the best of his generation. It is no surprise that 2018 has been big year for Sekgapane as he has made major debuts in European stages from Baltic states to the U.K. and {…}

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Artist Profile: Comic Bass Fernando Corena

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Fernando Corena, born on Dec. 22, 1916, was a famed bass of his time. Born in Geneva, he studied Theology at Fribourg University with the intention of becoming a priest. However, he won a vocal contest and started working toward a career as a singer. At the suggestion of conductor Vittorio Giu, he went to Milan to complete his vocal {…}

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Interview: Countertenor Raffaele Pè on New CD & Upcoming Roles

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Raffaele Pè is a singer very much in demand. Having been carefully building his reputation over the past few years, he now appears to have catapulted himself into the limelight with his latest CD of 18th century arias, written by a variety of composers, for the character of Giulio Cesare. Not only has it received excellent reviews from critics across {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Plácido Domingo Among Highlights of Chorégies d’Orange 2019

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The 150th Chorégies d’Orange has been announced. It will feature a number of major works and artists, including Anna Netrebko and Plácido Domingo. Operas Rossini’s “Guillaume Tell” will be the first work presented at the festival. Led by music director Gianluca Capuano, the work will be directed by Jean-Louis Grinda and will star Nicola Alaimo, Annick Massis, and Celso Albelo. {…}

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Best of 2018: 11 Singers Who Had A Year To Remember!

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It’s that time of year during which we look back at the past 365-ish days and the big moments that defined them. Every year, the opera world has its share of rising and breakout stars as well as opera singers who solidify or take their careers in new directions. Others make important debuts or create roles that audiences would have {…}

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Obituary: Glyndebourne Announces Death Of Baritone Gordon Sandison

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Gordon Sandison has passed away. Born August 13, 1949, Sandison first studied drama at the College of Dramatic Art in Glasgow and received his diploma in Speech and Drama. Later he went on to win a Caird Scholarship to study music at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and took part in a master class on BBC 2 with Sir {…}

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Artist Profile: Sesto Bruscantini, A Truly Versatile Baritone

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Baritone Sesto Bruscantini, born on Dec. 10, 1919, would go on to become a major Italian baritone throughout the 20th century. He actually obtained a law degree but turned to vocal studies and by 1947 had won a voice contest organized by RAI. His first professional appearance was in 1946 as Colline in “La Bohème;” his rendition of “Vecchia zimarra” {…}

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Q & A: Wallis Giunta On Giving Carmen A ‘Lighter Touch’ & The Joy Of Mozart

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Earlier this year, mezzo-soprano Wallis Giunta took home the award for Young Singer of the Year at the International Opera Awards. To that point, she has been growing her career steadily as an ensemble member at the Oper Leipzig, among others endeavors. But the victory propelled her into the spotlight and since then, Giunta has made her BBC Proms debut {…}

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María Bayo Loses Appeal In Bilbao Case

Q & A: Tenor Levy Sekgapane On Performing Bel Canto Repertoire, His Idol, & Plácido Domingo

Artist Profile: Comic Bass Fernando Corena

Interview: Countertenor Raffaele Pè on New CD & Upcoming Roles

Anna Netrebko, Plácido Domingo Among Highlights of Chorégies d’Orange 2019

Best of 2018: 11 Singers Who Had A Year To Remember!

Obituary: Glyndebourne Announces Death Of Baritone Gordon Sandison

Artist Profile: Sesto Bruscantini, A Truly Versatile Baritone

Q & A: Wallis Giunta On Giving Carmen A ‘Lighter Touch’ & The Joy Of Mozart