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Soprano Olga Makarina to Give Masterclass at Madison Avenue Baptist Church

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Madison Avenue Baptist Church will host a public masterclass with soprano Olga Makarina on Feb. 8, 2026, presented as part of the MABC Emerging Artists Program. The event is set to place at 2 p.m. with participating singers including mezzo-sopranos Narentsetseg Ren and Yi-Chun Sarah Tsai, sopranos Nina Mutalifu and Kristina Bombara, bass Jiayi George Baolin. Pianist Aza Sydykov will {…}

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Teatro Carlo Felice Postpones ‘Il nome della Rosa;’ Replaces Production with ‘Tosca’

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The Teatro Carlo Felice has postponed “Il nome della Rosa” for a future season, The company said that Francesco Filidei’s work, which was scheduled for April 2026, will be replaced by “Tosca.” The company added, “It was a difficult choice, matured after a careful analysis of the construction costs: the economic and productive complexity of the setup would, in fact, {…}

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Cast Change: Lidia Fridman Replaces Elena Stikhina in ‘Salome’ at the Wiener Staatsoper

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of “Salome.” The company said that Lidia Fridman will replace Elena Stikhina in the title role. Fridman took to social media and said, “With immense joy and excitement, I can finally announce my return to the Wiener Staatsoper, with a role I deeply adore and carry close to my {…}

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Teatro Verdi Trieste Announces New Leadership

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The Teatro Verdi Trieste has reappointed Giuliano Polo as its Sovrintendente. Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli appointed Polo, who will take the position for the next five years. The appointment also ends the search, which lasted over four months. Over the years Polo has worked with the Conservatorio di musica “Giuseppe Tartini”, The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, Associazione Teatro Pordenone, {…}

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Teatro Colón de Buenos Aires Names Alejo Pérez New Music Director

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(Credit: Julia Wesely) The Teatro Colón de Buenos Aires has named Alejo Pérez the new Music Director. The conductor will assume the new position in 2026. The news was announced by the Cultura de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Gabriela Ricardes, and General Director Gerado Grieco. In his new position, Pérez will conduct two productions and three concerts during the {…}

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Q & A: Lidia Fridman on Her Wiener Staatsoper Debut, Donizetti, Verdi & Bel Canto

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(Credit: Natalia Mentugova) In 2019, Lidia Fridman had a major breakout when she jumped into a run of Donizetti’s “L’Ange de Nisida” at the Donizetti Opera Festival. It was an introduction to an artist with a major voice. Fast forward to 2025, Fridman has already performed at many major theaters as the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Müpa {…}