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Staatsoper Berlin 2019-20 Review: King Arthur

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The Staatsoper Berlin’s “King Arthur,” in its current production by Sven-Eric Bechtolf and Julian Crouch, began with a deceptively childlike staging. Thirteen empty chairs lined the edge of the stage, their backs against a scrim with the pale blue and white pattern of wallpaper. As René Jacobs led the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin through the overture, actors entered from {…}

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Thomas Hampson, Michael Mayes & Angela Meade Lead International Weekend – (11/8-10)

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(Credit: Opernhaus Zurich/ Bergen National Opera/Teatro alla Scala) This weekend is filled with unknown repertoire and some masterpieces starring exciting rising stars.  Here are the seven operas we believe you cannot miss. Čert a Káča – Anhaltisches Theater, Germany Dvořák’s rarely performed work gets a new production by Jakob Peters-Messer. The cast is led by Richard Samek and Rita Kapfhammer {…}

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Vienna State Opera 2019-20 Live Stream: Watch ‘Ariadne Auf Naxos’

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(Credit: Bo Huang) On Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2019, the Vienna State Opera will live stream Richard Strauss’ “Ariadne Auf Naxos.” The opera, which will be performed in a production by Sven-Eric Bechtolf, will be conducted by Michael Boder and will star Hans Peter Kammerer, Jochen Schmeckenbecher, Kate Lindsey, Stephen Gould, Hila Fahima, and Adrianne Pieczonka. The stream kicks off at {…}

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Leonardo Capalbo & Ainhoa Arteta Headline Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – International

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This weekend we look at festivals and numerous seasons coming to a close. There are some rarely performed works and some masterpieces from some up and coming singers. Here is a look! Krol Roger – Oper Frankfurt, Germany Sylvain Cambreling conducts Johannes Erath’s production of Szymanowksi’s monumental work. The production is set to star Łukasz Goliński, Sydney Mancasola, Gerard Schneider, and AJ Glueckert. There will {…}

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Watch Strauss’ ‘Arabella’ Live Stream From Vienna State Opera

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Richard Strauss’ “Arabella” will be featured on the Vienna State Opera’s live streaming service on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. The showcase will star Wolfgang Bankl, Emily Magee, Chen Reiss, Tomasz Konieczny, and Daniel Behle. Axel Kober will conduct the production directed Sven-Eric Bechtolf. The stream kicks off at 7 p.m. local time and is slated to run until around 10 {…}

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Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – International (2/1-3)

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We hope that you are set for a great weekend! Here are suggestions for performances to see! Arabella – Wiener Staatsoper, Austria Emily Magee stars in Strauss’ operatic gem alongside Tomasz Konieczny,  Daniela Fally, and Chen Reiss. Axel Kober conducts the Vienesse score in Sven-Eric Bechtolf’s classic production. La Gioconda – La Monnaie, Belgium Beatrice Uria-Monzon and Hui He share {…}

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Vienna State Opera 2018-19 Preview: Live Stream ‘Siegfried’ & ‘Götterdämmerung’

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The final two installments of Wagner’s famed Ring Cycle will be live streamed via the Vienna State Opera’s live streaming service. “Siegfried” will be showcased on Jan. 16, 2019 with Stephen Gould in the title role. Evelyn Herlitzius will perform the role of Brünnhilde with Tomasz Konieczny appearing as the Wanderer. Herwig Pecoraro completes the cast. Axel Kobler conducts the {…}

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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (9/28-30)

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This weekend will showcase a world premiere, a highly anticipated new production,  a classic revival, a visiting opera company and the continuation of Wagner’s tetralogy. Here is a look at what OperaWire recommends this weekend. Berénice – Opéra National de Paris, France Barbara Hannigan creates the role of Berénice in Michale Jarrell’s new work. The work also stars Bo Skovhus, Alastair Miles, and {…}