English National Opera Announces Two Cast Changes for ‘The Elixir of Love’

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The English National Opera has two cast changes for its production of Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love.” The company said that due to unforeseen circumstances, Innocent Masuku and Nmon Ford have withdrawn from the roles of Nemorino and Belcore in November 2024. As a result, Thomas Atkins will sing Nemorino and Dan D’Souza will perform Belcore. Both will make their {…}

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Arena di Verona Finds Soprano for ‘Carmina Burana’

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The Arena di Verona has announced that Gilda Fiume will sing the soprano role in its presentation of “Carmina Burana” on Sept. 1, 2024. Fiume will fill in for Jessica Pratt who withdrew earlier this month for personal reasons. In a statement, the soprano said, It is an honor for me to return to the fantastic setting of the Arena {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Marina Rebeka, Juan Diego Flórez, Asmik Grigorian Headline OperaWire’s 10 Operas to See During Fall 2024

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With 2024-25 just a month away, OperaWire is breaking down 10 opera productions that are must-sees for all opera lovers from around the world for the fall season. Aindamar – Metropolitan Opera (Oct. 15 – Nov. 9, 2024) For the second year in a row (and the first time in its history that this happens), the Metropolitan Opera will present {…}

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Opéra de Paris Announces Another Cast Change for ‘La Vestale’

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The Opéra de Paris has announced a cast change for its June 23 performance of Spontini’s “La Vestale.” The company said, “Jean Teitgen, unwell, will not be able to perform vocally on Sunday, June 23, 2024. The role of the Souverain Pontife will be played on stage by Jean Teitgen and sung upstage by Nicolas Courjal.” Courjal has performed with {…}

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Q & A: James Robinson on His New Production of ‘Galileo Galilei’ & Philip Glass

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Since 2008, James Robinson has served as the Artistic Director of the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL). He has emphasized a great deal on bringing modern works to the company and has directed such operas as Terence Blanchard’s “Champion” and “Fire Shut Up in My Bones,” John Adams’ “The Death of Klinghoffer,” Marc Blitzstein’s “Regina,” Jack Perla’s “Shalimar the {…}

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Best of 2023: OperaWire’s Staff on the Best Performances of the Year

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And we’re back. And as has become the tradition here at OperaWire, we have asked our writers to select their choices for the opera performances that truly marveled them in 2023. So without further ado, here are our writers’ picks. Enjoy! Joao Copertino This year, in my opinion, the best performance was Aix-en-Provence’s “Picture a Day Like This,” a world premiere {…}

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Q & A: Bass Giorgi Manoshvili on How He Moved From Folk Music to Opera

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In 2022, the Georgian bass, Giorgi Manoshvili, made a big impression performing the role of Caliban in Halévy’s opera “La Tempesta” at the Wexford Festival Opera. He also thrilled the audience with a recital on the main stage. This year, he returned to the festival and, once again, was a big hit with audiences. He did this while learning his {…}

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Meet the Person Behind The Voice: Mezzo-soprano Na’ama Goldman

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(Photo: Janina Laszlo) The big hit at this year’s Wexford Festival Opera was undoubtedly Marco Tutino’s opera “La Ciociara,” which tells the story of two women’s desperate bid to survive during the turmoil of the allied invasion of Italy. The star of the performance was Israeli mezzo-soprano Na’ama Goldman in the role of Cesira. Over a coffee, OperaWire quizzed the {…}

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In Less Than Five Minutes Get To Know Soprano Ava Dodd

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As a follow-up to OperaWire’s recent interview with Irish soprano Ava Dodd, we thought it would be a bit of fun to ask her a few light-hearted questions that might shed a bit of light on other aspects of her career and personality. OperaWire: What was the first opera you attended? Ava Dodd: “Die Zauberflöte.” OW: What was the last {…}

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English National Opera Announces Two Cast Changes for ‘The Elixir of Love’

Arena di Verona Finds Soprano for ‘Carmina Burana’

Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Marina Rebeka, Juan Diego Flórez, Asmik Grigorian Headline OperaWire’s 10 Operas to See During Fall 2024

Opéra de Paris Announces Another Cast Change for ‘La Vestale’

Q & A: James Robinson on His New Production of ‘Galileo Galilei’ & Philip Glass

Best of 2023: OperaWire’s Staff on the Best Performances of the Year

Q & A: Bass Giorgi Manoshvili on How He Moved From Folk Music to Opera

Meet the Person Behind The Voice: Mezzo-soprano Na’ama Goldman

In Less Than Five Minutes Get To Know Soprano Ava Dodd