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Staatsoper Nürnberg Announces New Chief Conductor

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The Staatsoper Nürnberg has announced Roland Böer as its chief conductor. The company noted that Böer will take over the direction of the Staatsphilharmonic Nürnberg during the 2023-24 season and will accompany the orchestra during the two-year transitional phase until the start of the opera house construction project as General Music Director. He will succeed Joana Mallwitz, who is moving {…}

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Jessica Pratt & Xabier Anduaga Lead Bilbao Opera’s ‘I Puritani’

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The ABAO Bilbao Opera is set to open its 71st season with Bellini’s “I Puritani.” The production, which is set to run between Oct. 15 and 24 for four performances, will feature an all-star headed by Jessica Pratt and Xabier Anduaga. Andrzej Filończyk, Manuel Fuentes, Alejandro López, Josu Cabrero, and Laura Vila round out the cast. Giacomo Sagripanti is set {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Another Conductor Change for ‘La Cenerentola’

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a new conductor change for its production of “La Cenerentola.” The company said that for performances on Oct. 6, 9, and 11, 2022, Antonino Fogliani will conduct instead of Stefano Montanari. Fogliani is the Principal Guest Conductor of the Deutsche Oper am Rhein since 2017 and Music Director of the Festival Rossini in Wildbad since 2012. {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Conductor Change for ‘La Cenerentola’

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a conductor change for its performance of “La Cenerentola” on Oct. 4, 2022. The company said that Diego Matheuz will conduct instead of Stefano Montanari. Matheuz is a graduate of the internationally known Venezuelan Sistema, and Principal Guest Conductor of Orchestra Mozart and Principal Conductor of Teatro la Fenice. He recently conducted at the Rossini Opera Festival, {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘La Cenerentola’

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of “La Cenerentola.” The company said that Teresa Iervolino will perform the title role replacing Vasilisa Berzhanskaya. Iervolino has performed at the Teatro San Carlo di Napoli, Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, Staatsoper Dresden Teatro La Fenice, Oper Frankfurt, Teatro Real de Madrid, Arena di Verona, and Bayerische Staatsoper. She is {…}

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Black Sea International Opera Competition: OPERA’S GOLDEN VOICE Announces First Year

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“Black Sea International Opera Competition: OPERA’S GOLDEN VOICE” is set to celebrate its first annual competition in Batumi in September 2022 The International Vocal Competition “Opera’s Golden Voice” will be an opportunity for both beginners and experienced singers, to present their abilities in front of the leading specialists of the world opera industry. The competition was founded as part of {…}

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Deutsche Oper Berlin Announces Conductor Change for ‘Madama Butterfly’

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The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced a conductor change for its production of “Madama Butterfly.” The company noted that Keri-Lynn Wilson will lead the opera on May 21, 25, and 29, 2022. Wilson is a well-known conductor who has performed at the Arena di Verona, Canadian Opera Company, Bolshoi Theatre, Washington National Opera, Teatro dell’opera di Roma, Wiener Staatsoper, and {…}

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Anna Netrebko to Return to Stage With ‘Manon Lescaut’ at Opéra de Monte-Carlo

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The Opéra de Monte-Carlo has announced a cast change for its upcoming performances of “Manon Lescaut.” The company that Anna Netrebko will replace Maria Agresta, who is ill, in the title role due. The performances, which are set to be held on April 22 through April 30, will mark Netrebko’s first performances since Feb. 22 when she sang a production {…}