CD / DVD Releases (Week of Oct. of 8): María José Sirí & Claudio Abbado Among Major Releases

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After a week full of high-profile releases, the offerings are rather sparse. The main offering highlights the work of a famed conductor and his operatic legacy. Another highlights a production of one of the greatest operas of all time. Claudio Abbado: The Opera Edition Also available throughout Europe is a 60-disc set entitled “Claudio Abbado: The Opera Edition.” Among the operas {…}

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Artist of the Week: John Osborn Takes on ‘Fra Diavolo’ in Rome

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“Fra Diavolo” is a rarely performed opera and yet it has a great deal to offer for the tenor that decides to take on its major challenges. Well, this week, tenor John Osborn will be the man to step into the role of Auber’s opera at the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma with a cast that also features Roberto de Candia, {…}

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Social Media Beat (Week of 9/16-21): What Were the World’s Greatest Sopranos Up To?

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As the title might indicate, we are doing things a bit differently this week with the social media showcase. Here is a rundown of what some of the world’s greatest sopranos are up to! To kick things off we take a look at Angela Meade, who paid hommage to the legendary Maria Callas with a new photograph. In honor of {…}

On This Day, Special Features

5 Major Career Moments for Bass Nicolai Ghiaurov

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Bass Nicolai Ghiaurov, born on Sept. 13, 1929, developed a fantastic resume singing the roles of Verdi and those of Mussorsky. Born in Velingrad in Southern Bulgaria, his potent voice would become his signature and a fan-favorite for opera lovers the world over. His career is filled with a number of major moments, but in this piece, we will highlight {…}

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Weekend Preview – International (9/1-3): Deutsche Oper Berlin Opens 2017-18 Season While La Scala Goes On Tour

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It is a rather quiet weekend as many companies are in rehearsals gearing up for opening nights. However, some companies resume their 2016-17 seasons while others conclude summer festivals and others begin 2017-18 seasons. Here is a look at what to expect. Germany The Deutsche Oper Berlin kicks off its 2017-18 season with Verdi’s “La Traviata,” starring Ben Bernheim and Salome {…}

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Weekend Preview – International (8/18-20): Anna Pirozzi and Oksana Dyka Headline Macbeth At Edinburgh

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The festival season is coming to an end with many performances and productions on their last weekends. That said, the schedule around the world is still slated to feature a ton of major opera stars. Austria The Salzburg Festival is in full swing with Rolando Villazón and Cecilia Bartoli performing on Friday in “Ariodante” and Anna Netrebko and Francesco Meli {…}

On This Day, Special Features

4 Of Vesselina Kasarova’s Iconic Roles

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Vesselina Kasarova has had a career filled with many successes all around the world. Her repertoire has been extensive and she has collaborated with many of the great conductors and artists of her generation. To commemorate her birthday on July 18, let’s take a look at some of the recordings and roles that have defined her career and have made her {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

CD/DVD Releases – Week of July 17: Elina Garanca, Krassimira Stoyanova & Klaus Florian Vogt Lead New Releases

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Three high profile releases are coming out this week. The first comes from one of the biggest mezzo-sopranos in a role debut while the other comes from one of the most revered summer festivals while the third comes from Salzburg in a rare Strauss work. Both releases will come from the yellow label Deutsche Grammophon. La Favorite Elina Garanca has {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

The Singing Actress – Leah Crocetto On Acting & Approaching Her Repertory In Bel Canto Style

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Tosca, Aida, Elisabetta and Liù are the roles associated with a lyric spinto soprano. They are the pinnacle of the Italian repertory and the works that every major diva wants to sing. Leah Crocetto gets to sing these great operas on a regular basis, as her profile has ballooned over the last few years. Today, she has become one of {…}

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CD / DVD Releases (Week of Oct. of 8): María José Sirí & Claudio Abbado Among Major Releases

Artist of the Week: John Osborn Takes on ‘Fra Diavolo’ in Rome

Social Media Beat (Week of 9/16-21): What Were the World’s Greatest Sopranos Up To?

5 Major Career Moments for Bass Nicolai Ghiaurov

Weekend Preview – International (9/1-3): Deutsche Oper Berlin Opens 2017-18 Season While La Scala Goes On Tour

Weekend Preview – International (8/18-20): Anna Pirozzi and Oksana Dyka Headline Macbeth At Edinburgh

4 Of Vesselina Kasarova’s Iconic Roles

CD/DVD Releases – Week of July 17: Elina Garanca, Krassimira Stoyanova & Klaus Florian Vogt Lead New Releases

The Singing Actress – Leah Crocetto On Acting & Approaching Her Repertory In Bel Canto Style