Theater Basel Announces Cast Change for ‘Die Zauberflöte’

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(Credit: Bayerische Staatsoper official website) The Theater Basel has announced that soprano Aleksandra Jovanović will not be appearing in the role of Die Königin der Nacht in Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte.” As a result, soprano Galina Benevich will take over the role for the performances on Dec. 18, 2021, Jan. 17, and Feb. 3 & 5, 2022. Benevich joins a cast {…}

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College-Conservatory of Music Appoints Heldentenor Stuart Skelton as Chair in Opera

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(Credit: Sim Canetty-Clarke) UC College-Conservatory of Music has announced the appointment of heldentenor Stuart Skelton as its new J. Ralph Corbett Distinguished Chair in Opera. Skelton will replace Marie-France Lefebvre in his new position. Skelton is regarded as one of today’s leading heldentenors who has appeared at many of the world’s most celebrated opera houses including the Metropolitan Opera House, {…}

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Senate of Berlin Orders Implementation of 2G Rule for Entry to Theaters

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(Credit: © dpa ) The Senate of the City of Berlin has instituted a new decision ordering theaters, opera houses and museums to implement 2G COVID-19 rule for entry. Per the new order, only fully vaccinated and recovered visitors will be able to enter certain facilities. Besides cultural venues, the rule will also apply for entry to clubs and discotheques, {…}

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Nicholas Braithwaite Appointed Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s Conductor Laureate

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(Credit: Adelaide Symphony Orchestra official website) The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra has announced the appointment of English conductor Nicholas Braithwaite as its Conductor Laureate. Braithwaite studied at the Royal Academy of Music, the Festival masterclasses in Bayreuth, and with Hans Swarowsky in Vienna. He has held positions as Music Director and Chief Conductor of Gothenberg’s Stora Teater, Music Director of Glyndebourne {…}

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Mezzo-Soprano Ann Hallenberg & Baritone John Lundgren Appointed Royal Court Singers by King of Sweden

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(Credits: © Örjan Jakobsson / Bayerische Staatsoper official website) Mezzo-soprano Ann Hallenberg and baritone John Lundgren have been appointed Royal Court Singers by His Majesty King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf. Hallenberg and Lundgren join a long list of famed opera singers who carry this designation, including Nina Stemme, Peter Mattei, Anna Larsson, Miah Persson, Michael Weinius, Malin Byström, Katarina {…}

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Seth Carico Takes Over ‘Don Giovanni’ at De Nationale Opera

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(Credit: Simon Pauly) Bass-baritone Seth Carico will take over the title role in Mozart‘s operatic masterwork “Don Giovanni” at De Nationale Opera in Amsterdam, replacing baritone Domen Križaj. Carico joins a cast that includes Adrian Sâmpetrean in the role of Leporello, Adela Zaharia as Donna Anna, Amanda Majeski as Donna Elvira, Long Long in the role of Don Ottavio, Rafał {…}

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Michelle Bradley & Arturo Chacón-Cruz Highlight Concert Fall Performances at San Diego Opera

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(Credits: Dario Acosta/Lena Kern) Soprano Michelle Bradley and tenor Arturo Chacón-Cruz will perform in concert at the San Diego Opera during November and December 2021. Bradley will sing a program that is comprised of opera, art songs, and spirituals by American composers. She will be accompanied on piano by Brian Zeger. Performance dates: Nov. 20 & 21, 2021 “I find {…}

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The Opera World & Its Greatest Stars Mourn Legendary Soprano Edita Gruberová

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Following the death of legendary soprano Edita Gruberová, many of opera’s biggest stars have paid homage to one of the greatest divas of operatic history. Coloratura soprano Lisette Oropesa praised the soprano stating, “Dear, sweet voice of an angel!! Your beauty and grace in all you sang was an inspiration and always a testament to your mastery. We love you, {…}

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Teatro de la Maestranza Announces Cast Change for ‘Madama Butterfly

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(Credit: Javier del Real) The Teatro de la Maestranza in Seville, Spain has announced a cast change for Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.” The company noted that Jorge de León will replace Amadi Lagha in the role of Pinkerton on Oct. 3, 6, and 9, 2021. De León is a well-known Spanish tenor who has performed at the Metropolitan Opera, Gran Teatre {…}

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Theater Basel Announces Cast Change for ‘Die Zauberflöte’

College-Conservatory of Music Appoints Heldentenor Stuart Skelton as Chair in Opera

Senate of Berlin Orders Implementation of 2G Rule for Entry to Theaters

Nicholas Braithwaite Appointed Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s Conductor Laureate

Mezzo-Soprano Ann Hallenberg & Baritone John Lundgren Appointed Royal Court Singers by King of Sweden

Seth Carico Takes Over ‘Don Giovanni’ at De Nationale Opera

Michelle Bradley & Arturo Chacón-Cruz Highlight Concert Fall Performances at San Diego Opera

The Opera World & Its Greatest Stars Mourn Legendary Soprano Edita Gruberová

Teatro de la Maestranza Announces Cast Change for ‘Madama Butterfly