Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change For ‘La Cenerentola’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for Rossini’s “La Cenerentola,” revealing that Vito Priante will replace Davide Luciano in the role of Dandini. Priante will make his company debut in the production which is set to open on March 12. He is a well-known baritone who specializes in the Bel Canto repertoire and has performed at the Royal {…}

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Semperoper Dresden Announces Cast Change For ‘Il Viaggio A Reims’

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(Credit: Carissa la Polla) The Semperoper Dresden has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of Rossini’s “Il Viaggio a Reims” The company announced that Mert Süngü will sing Chevalier Belfiore in the performance “Il Viaggio a Reims” on Oct. 20, 2019 replacing Daniel Umbelino. Süngü is a Turkish tenor who specializes in Rossini and Mozart and has performed at {…}

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Artist Of The Week: Piero Pretti

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(Credit: Christian Leiber/ ONP) This week the Metropolitan Opera is set to open its classic production of “Madama Butterfly” with some of the opera’s greatest interpreters and some Met favorites. And with the cast comes a new Met star, Piero Pretti. Pretti, who has established himself throughout Europe since his 2006 professional debut, will make his Met debut in his signature {…}

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Obituary: Marcello Giordani Passes Away At 56

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(Credit: Kristin Hoebermann) Marcello Giordani has died at the age of 56. The tenor born in Augusta, Italy on Jan. 25, 1963, died of a heart attack in Monte Tauro after lunch in his home. The tenor was 19 when he quit his job in a bank and began singing lessons with with Nino Carta. He went on to make his {…}

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Nino Machaidze Cancels ‘La Traviata’ In Paris

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(Credit: Zemsky Artists) Nino Machaidze has withdrawn from Verdi’s “La Traviata” at the Opéra National de Paris. The company announced that due to health reasons the soprano would not be able to perform in the new production by Simon Stone. As a result, Zuzana Marková will replace Machaidze. Marková is a rising star who has performed the role of Violetta at {…}

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Anna Netrebko & Nina Stemme & The Top 7 Operas To See This Weekend

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It’s a special weekend filled with great stars and one of the world’s greatest houses celebrating an anniversary. This weekend we have upgraded to seven operas to see so that you all don’t miss some of the great presentations to see this weekend. Die Frau Ohne Schatten & Andrea Chénier – Wiener Staatsoper, Austria The Vienna stage is stacked with {…}

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Maria Agresta Steps In For Anett Fritsch in Paris’ ‘Carmen’

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Anett Fritsch has canceled another performance of Bizet’s “Carmen.” The Opéra de Paris announced that due to health reasons, the soprano was forced to cancel the performance on May 11. As a result, the role of Micaëla will be performed by Maria Agresta. This is the second performance Fritsch cancels. She previously withdrew from the May 8th performance and was {…}

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Sonya Yoncheva’s ‘Otello’ & The Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend Internationally (4/19-21)

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The holiday weekend is here and that means many companies are on hiatus. However, there are a number of festivals going on and a number of productions ending runs. Here is a look at some new productions and festival performances we are excited about. Mavra / Iolanta – Bayerische Staatsoper, Germany The Munich opera house presents a new production of a {…}

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Q & A: Lisette Oropesa On Winning The 2019 Richard Tucker Award

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Last year Lisette Oropesa had one of the most successful years breaking out in the opera world and signaling a new star. The soprano was a sensation in “Lucia di Lammermoor” at the Teatro Real and made stepped in last minute in “Les Huguenots” at the Opera de Paris and opened the Teatro dell’opera di Roma season. She also announced {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change For ‘La Cenerentola’

Semperoper Dresden Announces Cast Change For ‘Il Viaggio A Reims’

Artist Of The Week: Piero Pretti

Obituary: Marcello Giordani Passes Away At 56

Nino Machaidze Cancels ‘La Traviata’ In Paris

Anna Netrebko & Nina Stemme & The Top 7 Operas To See This Weekend

Maria Agresta Steps In For Anett Fritsch in Paris’ ‘Carmen’

Sonya Yoncheva’s ‘Otello’ & The Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend Internationally (4/19-21)

Q & A: Lisette Oropesa On Winning The 2019 Richard Tucker Award