Teatro Real de Madrid 2020-21 Review: Tosca

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(Credit: Javier del Real) This review was written after the performance on the 3d of July, the first performance of cast B. I usually leave my opinion about the conductor for the end of the review, but in this case, since it affects the performances of the singers drastically, I have opted to give that opinion first. Nicola Luisotti’s reading {…}

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Jakub Hrůša Named Music Director of Academia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia

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(©Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia/Musacchio Ianniello Pasqualini) The Academia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia has named Jakub Hrůša its new Music Director. Hrůša’s contract will last three years and will see the conductor perform at least three productions, special projects, and lead international and national tours. The conductor will begin his tenure in the 2021-22 season conducting Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Fatma Said on Her Upcoming Performance at the Edinburgh International Festival & Debut Album

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(Photo: Josef Fischnaller) Fatma Said has had a remarkable career. She was the first Egyptian vocalist to perform at Teatro alla Scala in Milan, where she sang the role of Pamina in Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte.” She has performed in both opera and concert settings in some of the leading opera houses throughout Europe and is an artistic representative for her {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Kristine Opolais, Bryn Terfel Headline Outdoor ‘Tosca’

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Three major opera stars are set to come together this August for two open-air performances of “Tosca” in Graz, Austria. The showcases, which are scheduled for August 22 and 24, will star Jonas Kaufmann as Cavaradossi, Kristine Opolais in the title role, and Bryn Terfel as Baron Scarpia. “Singing Puccini with exceptional artists like Bryn and Jonas on stage will {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Raises Audience Capacity

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona has announced that it will be able to expand the capacity of audience members starting May 24. The opera house noted that it will raise the capacity from 50% to 70% maintaining all of its safety precautions including social distancing. The Liceu announced that there will be distance between groups or individuals not {…}

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Sonya Yoncheva Reveals Two New Roles for 2021-22 Season

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Sonya Yoncheva has announced she will sing two new roles next season. The soprano took to social media to announce that she will sing the role of Cio-Cio San at the Royal Opera House and she will make her role debut as Anna Bolena at the Theatre des Champs-Elysee. She also noted that she will make her Gran Teatre del {…}

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Ainhoa Arteta Receives Gran Cruz del Dos de Mayo

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Soprano Ainhoa Arteta has been awarded the Gran Cruz del Dos de Mayo. The award is the most valuable distinction given by the community of Madrid and is given to an individual or institution that has contributed to the political, economical, social, or cultural endeavors. Arteta will be given the award alongside musician Nacho Cano, historian Carmen Iglesias, and neurobiologist {…}

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Ailyn Pèrez & Aleksandra Kurzak Headline Teatro San Carlo’s ‘La Traviata’

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(Credit: Dario Acosta) The Teatro San Carlo di Napoli has announced a semi-staged production of Verdi’s “La Traviata,” which is set to run throughout mid-May. The production will be directed by Marina Bianchi and will star Ailyn Pèrez and Aleksandra Kurzak in the role of Violetta, Leonardo Caimi and Ivan Magrì as Alfredo, and George Gagnidze as Giorgio Germont. Karel Mark {…}

Streaming

Juan Diego Flórez, Jonas Kaufmann, Elīna Garanča & Marina Rebeka Headline Wiener Staatsoper’s New Streaming Slate

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced the streaming program for the week featuring Wagner, Rossini, Bellini, and Puccini. The week begins with Bellini’s “La Sonnambula“ conducted by Guillermo García Calvo and starring Daniela Fally, Juan Diego Flórez, Luca Pisaroni, and Maria Nazarova. Streaming Date: April 13, 2021 Kamil Pavelka, Maria Yakovleva, Denys Cherevychko, and Olga Esina star in “Don Quixote” conducted by {…}

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Teatro Real de Madrid 2020-21 Review: Tosca

Jakub Hrůša Named Music Director of Academia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia

Q & A: Fatma Said on Her Upcoming Performance at the Edinburgh International Festival & Debut Album

Jonas Kaufmann, Kristine Opolais, Bryn Terfel Headline Outdoor ‘Tosca’

Gran Teatre del Liceu Raises Audience Capacity

Sonya Yoncheva Reveals Two New Roles for 2021-22 Season

Ainhoa Arteta Receives Gran Cruz del Dos de Mayo

Ailyn Pèrez & Aleksandra Kurzak Headline Teatro San Carlo’s ‘La Traviata’

Juan Diego Flórez, Jonas Kaufmann, Elīna Garanča & Marina Rebeka Headline Wiener Staatsoper’s New Streaming Slate