Pittsburgh Opera Announces New Board Members

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Pittsburgh Opera has announced three new Board members. Dr. William Poller and Celia Soehner, Esquire have joined the company’s Board of Directors, while mezzo-soprano Marianne Cornetti has joined its Advisory Board. Pittsburgh Opera Board Chair Michele Fabrizi said in a press statement, “We are beyond happy to welcome Bill, Celia, and Marianne. Their commitment reflects their belief in Pittsburgh Opera’s mission {…}

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Best of 2018: 11 Singers Who Had A Year To Remember!

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It’s that time of year during which we look back at the past 365-ish days and the big moments that defined them. Every year, the opera world has its share of rising and breakout stars as well as opera singers who solidify or take their careers in new directions. Others make important debuts or create roles that audiences would have {…}

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Obituary: Italian Tenor Gianfranco Cecchele Dies At 80

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Gianfranco Cecchele has died at the age of 80. The Italian tenor died on Dec. 12, 2018, of Lung Cancer after battling with the illness for years. Born in Galliera Veneta, Padova, Cecchele was passionate about boxing and singing. But his father did not allow him to box and as a result, he dedicated his life to opera. He would garner the attention of Marcello del Monaco, who {…}

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Artist of Week: Maxim Mironov

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Over the past years, Maxim Mironov has emerged as one of the great Rossini tenors of his generations and one of the greatest exponents of the Bel Canto repertoire. He has also become a favorite of the Italian audiences, performing in every important theater of the country and a frequent guest at both the Donizetti Opera Festival and the Rossini {…}

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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (12/7-9)

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The weekend is here and as we get closer to the holiday season new productions are opening. Among those are a number of world premieres. The Teatro alla Scala is also set to open its season with a new production of another popular Italian work. Here is a look at what we think you should check out. Die Weiden – Wiener {…}

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Olga Peretyatko Announces New Mozart Album

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Olga Peretyatko has announced her latest CD for Sony Classical. The soprano announced via social media that her latest album entitled “Mozart +” will be released in February 2019. The new album will mark her fifth for Sony Classical. She released her first album with the company entitled “La Bellezza Del Canto” in 2011 followed by “Arabesque” in 2014. In {…}

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Jorge De León To Replace Andrea Carè In Vienna

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Jorge de León will jump into a production of “Madama Butterfly” at the Wiener Staatsoper on Dec. 3, 2018 The tenor will step in for Andrea Carè, who is ill. De León recently concluded a production of “Manon Lescaut’ at the Staatsoper Hamburg and will perform the role of Pinkerton in “Madama Butterfly” at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in {…}

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Top 8 Operas to See This Weekend – International (11/30-12/2)

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This weekend it was hard to pick five operas to see as there are many great performers and works being shown around the world. As a result, we have chosen eight works both popular and some rarely performed that we believe are must-sees. Here is a look and enjoy! Norma – Teatro Colón, Argentina Anna Pirozzi stars in the Mount {…}

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Brandon Jovanovich Takes Over Performances Of ‘Les Troyens’ At Opéra De Paris

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Brandon Jovanovich is set to replace Bryan Hymel in four performances of “Les Troyens.” The Opéra National de Paris announced that Hymel, who was originally scheduled to perform all seven performances, will now only perform in the final three shows. Hymel recently completed a production of “Les Vêspres Siciliennes” at the Bayerische Staatsoper and recently accepted a position at the Academy of {…}

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Pittsburgh Opera Announces New Board Members

Best of 2018: 11 Singers Who Had A Year To Remember!

Obituary: Italian Tenor Gianfranco Cecchele Dies At 80

Artist of Week: Maxim Mironov

Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (12/7-9)

Olga Peretyatko Announces New Mozart Album

Jorge De León To Replace Andrea Carè In Vienna

Top 8 Operas to See This Weekend – International (11/30-12/2)

Brandon Jovanovich Takes Over Performances Of ‘Les Troyens’ At Opéra De Paris