National Strike Forces Opéra de Paris to Make Adjustments to ‘Œdipe’ Performance

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The Opéra de Paris has announced a change to its Oct. 5, 2021 performance of “Œdipe.” The company noted that due to the national and interprofessional strike that some of the company’s staff is involved in, the Enescu opera will be shown in a concert performance rather than a fully staged production. As a result of the late notice and {…}

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Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Changes for ‘Œdipe’

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Opéra de Paris has announced two cast changes for its upcoming production of Enesco’s “Œdipe” The company announced that John Tomlinson has withdrawn from the role of Tirésias and will be replaced by Clive Bayley. Meanwhile, Graham Clark will no longer sing the role of Laïos. As a result, Yann Beuron will take over. Ingo Metzmacher will conduct the new {…}

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Roberto Alagna, Juan Diego Flórez, Ildar Abdrazakov, María José Siri & Zuzana Marková Lead Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège’s 2021-22 Season

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Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège in Belgium has announced its 2021-22 season. For the purpose of this article, we will focus on the vocal works only. Here is the full slate. Opera Verdi‘s “La Forza del Destino” will star Marcelo Álvarez as Don Alvaro, María José Siri as Donna Leonora, and Simone Piazzola as Don Carlo di Vargas. The cast also {…}

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Adèle Charvet, Krešimir Špicer & Nicolas Cavallier Highlight Opéra de Metz Métropole’s 2021-22 Season

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Opéra de Metz Métropole in France has announced its 2021-22 season. For the purpose of this article, we will focus on vocal performances. Gioacchino Rossini‘s “Le Comte Ory” opens the season. The opera features Patrick Kabongo, Perrine Madoeuf, Catherine Trottmann, Cécile Galois, Armando Noguera, Leonardo Galeazzi, and Aurore Weiss. Corinna Niemeyer conducts the production by Sylvie Laligne. Performance dates: Oct {…}

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Angel Blue, Renée Fleming, Eva-Maria Westbroek, Anita Rachvelishvilli, Matthew Polenzani Lead Opéra de Paris 2021-22 Season

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(Photo Credits: Emma Birski / OnP) Opéra National de Paris has announced its 2021-22 season. Here is the full slate. Operas “The Seven Deaths of Maria Callas” by Marina Abramovic will open the season. The showcase stars Nadezhda Karyazina, Selene Zanetti, Leah Hawkins, Adela Zaharia, Lauren Fagan, Gabriella Reyes, and Hera Hyesang Park. Yoel Gamzou conducts. Performance dates: Sep. 1 {…}

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Katarina Dalayman Set to Make Glyndebourne Festival Debut

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(Image Source: Harrison Parrott) The Glyndebourne Festival has announced that Katarina Dalayman is set to make her company debut in Poulenc’s “Dialogues des Carmélites.” She will replace Doris Soffel in the role of Madame de Croissy. Dalayman, who is now focusing on mezzo roles is set to appear in “Suor Angelica” at the Berlin Philharmonic and “Die Walküre” at Kungliga {…}

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Saioa Hernandez & Juan Diego Florez Lead Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend Internationally (8/9-11)

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(Credit: Teatro Regio di Parma/ SF/Monika Riitshaus/Rossini Opera Festival) This weekend new productions open, a major festival kicks off and a rising star makes a major debut at a historical arena. Here is what we recommend for the weekend. Œdipe – Salzburg Festival, Austria Christopher Maltman sings the title role of Enescu’s rarely performed work. The star baritone is joined {…}

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Royal Opera House 2019-20 Preview: Juan Diego Flórez & Isabel Leonard Headline Massenet Masterpiece

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Juan Diego Flórez is set to return to the Royal Opera in the title role of Massenet’s “Werther.” The opera production by Benoît Jacquot will be revived for the third time since its debut in 2004 production. Flórez will sing the role following acclaimed performances at the Teatro Comunale di Bologna and Opernhaus Zurich. He will be joined by mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard {…}

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10 Must See Operas For The Summer Season 2019[International Edition]

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As the 2018-19 season comes to an end, we start to look at the summer festival season where the big stars and anticipated productions are set to make waves. With a ton of selections to choose from, we eventually whittled it down to the 10 Must-See productions that cannot be missed this summer. Take a look. 10. Il Trovatore – Arena {…}

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National Strike Forces Opéra de Paris to Make Adjustments to ‘Œdipe’ Performance

Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Changes for ‘Œdipe’

Roberto Alagna, Juan Diego Flórez, Ildar Abdrazakov, María José Siri & Zuzana Marková Lead Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège’s 2021-22 Season

Adèle Charvet, Krešimir Špicer & Nicolas Cavallier Highlight Opéra de Metz Métropole’s 2021-22 Season

Angel Blue, Renée Fleming, Eva-Maria Westbroek, Anita Rachvelishvilli, Matthew Polenzani Lead Opéra de Paris 2021-22 Season

Katarina Dalayman Set to Make Glyndebourne Festival Debut

Saioa Hernandez & Juan Diego Florez Lead Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend Internationally (8/9-11)

Royal Opera House 2019-20 Preview: Juan Diego Flórez & Isabel Leonard Headline Massenet Masterpiece

10 Must See Operas For The Summer Season 2019[International Edition]