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(Credit: Zemsky Artists) Nino Machaidze has withdrawn from Verdi’s “La Traviata” at the Opéra National de Paris.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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Interview: Maestro Joseph Mechavich Talks About His Guiding Principles

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Minnesota-native conductor Joseph Mechavich is a truly versatile maestro. He’s known for his commitment to contemporary American opera. The conductor is a champion of Jake Heggie’s work, has led productions of John Adam’s “Nixon in China,” and Floyd’s “Susannah,” among many others. As of this writing, Mechavich just finished a run of “Dead Man Walking,” with the Atlanta Opera, and {…}

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Bard College Appoint Stephanie Blythe As Artistic Director

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Bard College has announced the appointment of Stephanie Blythe as artistic director of the Bard College Conservatory of Music Graduate Vocal Arts Program. The mezzo-soprano, who will begin her post in July 2019, said in a press statement, “Life is full of extraordinary journeys. Some are planned, some are hoped for, and some are joyful surprises. My appointment to this wonderful {…}

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Q & A: Soprano Mary Dunleavy On ‘Dinner At Eight,’ Critics & More Strauss

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This year, Wexford Festival Opera presented the European premiere of William Bolcom and Mark Campbell’s opera “Dinner at Eight,” an operatic version of the stage play and Hollywood film of the same name. At the center of the opera is Millicent Jordan, who was portrayed in this version by soprano Mary Dunleavy. The American soprano has sung all over the {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Interview: Maestro Jorge Parodi On ‘Maria de Buenos Aires’ in NYC

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When conductor Jorge Parodi was a young man growing up in Argentina, he often heard a melody played as an introduction to a television series. “I never imagined it was from an opera,” he told OperaWire in a recent interview. Everyone knew that the tango melody was by Piazzolla, but it never occurred to him that the tango melody might {…}

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Q & A: Nicole Cabell On Singing Her First Staged Bess & Work At Regional Companies

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Since winning the Cardiff Singer of the World competition in 2005, Nicole Cabell has performed at all the major houses around the world and has also scored major success in numerous roles. After an acclaimed Micaëla in “Carmen” at the Atlanta Opera this past season and a summer filled with concerts in Russia, Germany, and Japan, Cabell returns to the {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews, Prague Summer Nights

Q&A: Artistic Director John Nardolillo On Working With Young Singers & Mozart At Prague Summer Nights

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The Prague Summer Nights is underway and OperaWire will be providing extensive coverage of the showcase. Produced by Classical Movements, the festival seeks to promote young artists with John Nardilillo as its artistic director and conductor. Nardolillo has appeared with numerous orchestras including the Seattle, San Francisco, Detroit, Atlanta, Dallas, National, Utah, Columbus, Oregon, Fort Worth, Alabama, North Carolina, Toledo, Vermont {…}

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4 Roles Nadine Sierra Has Dominated In Her Young Career

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Nadine Sierra is one of opera’s rising stars. The soprano, who turns 29 on May 14, 2017, has recently added the Richard Tucker award to a long list of major accomplishments. At such a young age, one can only expect more tremendous success to come. In just a short time she has already established herself in some of the greatest {…}

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Q & A: Director Tomer Zvulun on ‘Dinner At Eight’s’ Comedic Drama & Contemporary Importance

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Back in 1933, with the Great Depression in full swing, famed Hollywood director George Cukor released a small film called “Dinner at Eight.” Starring Lionel and John Barrymore, Marie Dressler and Jean Harlow among others, the film established the cataclysmic world event in a very intimate setting. The film became a cult classic in ensuing decades and a new version {…}

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Nino Machaidze Cancels ‘La Traviata’ In Paris

Interview: Maestro Joseph Mechavich Talks About His Guiding Principles

Bard College Appoint Stephanie Blythe As Artistic Director

Q & A: Soprano Mary Dunleavy On ‘Dinner At Eight,’ Critics & More Strauss

Interview: Maestro Jorge Parodi On ‘Maria de Buenos Aires’ in NYC

Q & A: Nicole Cabell On Singing Her First Staged Bess & Work At Regional Companies

Q&A: Artistic Director John Nardolillo On Working With Young Singers & Mozart At Prague Summer Nights

4 Roles Nadine Sierra Has Dominated In Her Young Career

Q & A: Director Tomer Zvulun on ‘Dinner At Eight’s’ Comedic Drama & Contemporary Importance