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New Cast Change for Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Moby Dick’

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(Credit: Karen Almond) The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for the March 22 of “Moby Dick.” The company said that Peter Mattei has withdrawn from the performance and in his stead, the role of Starbuck will be sung by Thomas Glass, who previously won the Grand Finals of the National Council Auditions in 2019, singing Starbuck’s aria “Captain {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for Opening Night of ‘Moby Dick’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for the opening performance of “Moby Dick.” The company revealed that Peter Mattei has withdrawn due to illness. In his stead, the role of Starbuck will be sung by Thomas Glass, who previously won the Grand Finals of the National Council Auditions in 2019, singing Starbuck’s aria “Captain Ahab? I must speak {…}

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On Site Opera to Close After 12 Years

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On Site Opera has announced it is closing after 12 years. In a press release, the company said, “On Site Opera will bring its extraordinary 12-year journey to a close this winter as New York’s acclaimed trailblazer in site-specific and immersive opera productions. Since its founding in 2012, the company has redefined opera by creating intimate, accessible productions in unconventional {…}

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Cincinnati Opera & University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Announce Preview of ‘Lalovavi’

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Cincinnati Opera and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music have announced a public preview of “Lalovavi” on Feb. 1, 2025. The preview will showcase Acts two and three of Kevin Day’s and Tifara Brown’s new work; Act one was previously previewed in May 2024. “Lalovavi” will premiere in summer 2026 as part of Cincinnati Opera’s “Black Opera Project.” “Lalovavi” {…}

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The National Opera Association Announces Collaborations For its 70th National Conference

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The National Opera Association (NOA) has announced that at its 70th National Conference it will join forces with the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), and other Savannah Arts Organizations. NOA+NATS 2025 Conference offerings include artistic discussions with NOA’s president Isaí Jess Muñoz and NATS’ president Alexis Davis Hall along with industry {…}

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Santa Fe Opera Announces Apprentice Singers

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The Santa Fe Opera has announced the 39 members of its 2025 Apprentice Program for Singers. The roster will include young vocalists from across the USA, Canada, Italy, and South Korea. The class of 2025 was selected from a pool of more than 1,000 applicants by Program Director Chandler Johnson, Chief Artistic Advisor David Lomelí, and Chorus Director Susanne Sheston through a competitive pre-screening and audition process. In a {…}

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Best of 2024: OperaWire’s Top Ten Rising Stars 2024

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(Credit: TACT/Askonas Holt/Intermusica/Natalia Jansen) It’s that time of the year. The end of the year. 2024 brought many debuts, many new productions, many competitions, many world premieres and many new young artists who are coming up in the world of opera.  And that it is reason alone to celebrate. As the year comes to an end, here’s a look at {…}

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Opera San José to Present ‘Bluebeard’s Castle’

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(Credit: Courtesy Opera San Jose) Opera San José is set to present an all-new production of Béla Bartók’s one-act opera “Bluebeard’s Castle.” The work will be directed by OSJ General Director/CEO Shawna Lucey and will be conducted by Opera San José Music Director Joseph Marcheso. The psychological thriller, which follows a woman who uncovers terrifying corners of her new husband’s {…}

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Tulsa Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Tosca’ Concert

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 (photo courtesy of Utah Opera) Tulsa Opera has announced a cast change for its upcoming Act two showcase of “Tosca” as part of the President’s Council Dinner Concert. The company revealed that Leah Crocetto has withdrawn from the performance. In her stead, audiences will experience the talents of Kara Shay Thomson on Oct. 8, 2024 at 6 p.m. Thomson has {…}