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Artist Of The Week: Maria Guleghina

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Over the past 30 years, Maria Guleghina has been one of the most sought-after sopranos of her generation. Her dramatic skills and her immense voice have captivated audiences around the world as she brought them some of the most memorable interpretations. Her Abigaille in “Nabucco” and Lady Macbeth in “Macbeth” are legendary, while her Turandot was a revelation when she {…}

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Opera Australia Offers Up 2 Exclusive Ticket Packages

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Opera Australia has announced two weekend holiday packages that are sure to give opera lovers the time of their lives. Per a press release, the packages feature premium reserve tickets to performances, exclusive talks, behind the scenes, tours, and dining experiences with Opera Australia performers and key personnel. The packages are available at both Sydney and Melbourne. Those who engage {…}

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Tenor Brian Jagde’s Four Favorite Interpreters of ‘Tosca’s’ Cavaradossi

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Brian Jagde is one of today’s rising stars in the opera world and his powerful tenor has obtained raves. Today he is in high demand around the world and one of the roles that he has garnered him attention is that of Cavaradossi. Currently starring in San Francisco Opera’s new production of “Tosca,” Jagde will break the record this season {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Michael Fabiano, Joyce El-Khoury Highlights In Opera Australia’s 2019 Season

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Opera Australia has unveiled its two seasons for 2019. The company is splitting the season between Melbourne and Sydney, and we will reflect that in the listing of this season announcement. Sydney Season The Sydney Summer season in 2019 kicks off with Puccini’s “La Bohème,” starring Joyce El-Khoury in her Opera Australia debut alongside Ivan Magri, also making his Australian {…}

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How to Watch Live Stream of Anna Netrebko & Yusif Eyvazov’s Teatro Colón Today

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Due to high demand and limited tickets, the Teatro Colón in Argentina will live stream Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov’s final concert on August 15, 2018, concluding their Latin American tour. The duo, who made their debuts at the Teatro Colón on August 12, performed to a sold-out audience. The concert included arias and duets from “Macbeth,” “La Traviata,” “La {…}

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Artist Profile: The Tragic Tale of Tenor Salvatore Licitra

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Tenor Salvatore Licitra was one of the great losses of the 21st century.  The tenor, born on August 10, 1968, in Switzerland to Sicilian parents, grew up in Milan.  He actually didn’t have any intention of being a singer, reportedly lacking confidence in his vocal abilities. Instead, he started off his career as a graphic artist for Vogue. He would {…}

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‘Il Barbiere Di Siviglia’ From Arena Di Verona Set For DVD

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The Arena di Verona production of “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” is set to be televised and released on DVD. The date of its presentation has not been confirmed as of yet. According to Fansdeculture, the production will be out as part of the Arena di Verona’s series with BelAir Classiques. The current production stars Nino Machaidze portraying Rosina, Leo Nucci {…}