Teatro San Carlo Announces Cast Change for ‘Roméo et Juliette’

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The Teatro San Carlo has announced a cast change for its Feb. 25 performance of “Roméo et Juliette.” The company said, “Due to illness, soprano Nadine Sierra will not be able to sing the role of Juliette in the last performance of Roméo et Juliette.” As a result, French-Danish soprano Elsa Dreisig, one of the most important lyrical sopranos of {…}

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Mané Galoyan, Luke Sutliff, Angela Meade, & Stefan Vinke Star in Atlanta Opera’s 2025-26 Season

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The Atlanta Opera has unveiled its 2025-26 season. Verdi’s “La traviata” directed by Francesca Zambello opens the season. Soprano Mané Galoyan sings the role of Violetta, she is joined by tenor Long Long, and baritone Anthony Clark Evans. Evan Rogister conductors. Performance Dates: November 8, 11, 14, & 16, 2025 Up next is “La Belle et la Bête” by Phillip {…}

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OperaWire’s 10 Operas to See in the 2025 Spring/Winter Season

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The year is at an end. But a new year brings new opera experiences and here at OperaWire, we are pumped for the potential of numerous performances. Here are the 10 productions we are most excited for in the first half of the 2025, in alphabetical order (and each company is limited to a single production on the list). Die {…}

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Berlin State Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Romeo et Juliette’

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(Credit: Facebook/Elsa Dreisig-Paris Opera) The Berlin State Opera has announced a cast change for its production of Gounod’s “Romeo et Juliette.” The company said that Elsa Dresig and Maria Kokareva will take over the role of Juliette replacing Aida Garifullina, who was originally announced. Driesig will sing the role on Nov. 10, 20, 21, and 24 while Kokareva will sing the {…}

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Sara Jakubiak & Michael Volle Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week audiences will get to hear two complete Salzburg productions and two world premiere recordings. Joy Too The Vertex Duo, composed of mezzo-soprano Kristin Gornstein and pianist Jeremy Chan release an album about grief. The result is “JOY, TOO,” a collection of {…}

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Salzburg Festival 2024 Review: Capriccio

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(Photo credit: SF/Marco Borrelli) The ending of “Capriccio” has often been praised; less has been said out loud about how never ending the rest of the opera is. Performed in a concert version, with little to no theatrical movement, it lasts for almost an eternity. Perhaps I am being too harsh. Although “Capriccio” is far from a magnum opus, it is {…}

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Arianna Vendittelli, Jakub Józef Orliński, Luigi De Donato, & Benedetta Mazzucato Star in the 2024 Innsbruck Festival of Early Music

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Programming for the 2024 Innsbruck Festival of Early Music has been announced. This article only features vocal performances. First up is a workshop for the upcoming performances of Giacomelli’s “Cesare in Egitto.” Soloists include Arianna Vendittelli, Emőke Barath, Filippo Mineccia, Margherita Maria Sala, Valerio Contaldo, and Federico Fiorio. Ottavio Dantone conducts the Accademia Bizantina. Performance Date: July 27, 2024 (Tyrolean {…}

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Renée Fleming, Erin Morley, Jakub Józef Orliński, Joyce DiDonato, & Julie Roset Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week audiences will experience numerous debut albums, a few complete operas, and some special choral works. Here is a look at the new releases. Orfeo ed Euridice Erato releases Jakub Józef Orliński’s interpretation of Gluck’s masterpiece. Recorded in Orliński’s native city, Warsaw, {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Confirms ‘Jenůfa’ & ‘Salome’ with Asmik Grigorian in Future Seasons

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The Metropolitan Opera has confirmed that Asmik Grigorian will be back following her debut in “Madama Butterfly.” In an interview with the AP News, the company noted that in future seasons the Lithuanian soprano is set to perform Strauss’ “Salome” and Janacek’s “Jenůfa.” Grigorian has performed both operas to great reviews. Regarding her “Salome” critics have stated, “she sings with {…}

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Teatro San Carlo Announces Cast Change for ‘Roméo et Juliette’

Mané Galoyan, Luke Sutliff, Angela Meade, & Stefan Vinke Star in Atlanta Opera’s 2025-26 Season

OperaWire’s 10 Operas to See in the 2025 Spring/Winter Season

Berlin State Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Romeo et Juliette’

Sara Jakubiak & Michael Volle Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Salzburg Festival 2024 Review: Capriccio

Arianna Vendittelli, Jakub Józef Orliński, Luigi De Donato, & Benedetta Mazzucato Star in the 2024 Innsbruck Festival of Early Music

Renée Fleming, Erin Morley, Jakub Józef Orliński, Joyce DiDonato, & Julie Roset Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Metropolitan Opera Confirms ‘Jenůfa’ & ‘Salome’ with Asmik Grigorian in Future Seasons