Rolando Villazón Postpones Two Recitals

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Rolando Villazón has canceled two upcoming appearances in Dortmund and Paris. The Konzarthaus Dortmund and Les Grand Voix series announced that due to a recent gastroenterological surgery, the tenor was forced to postpone the concerts. In a press release both concert houses announced that the concerts will be postponed for later dates. The Dortmund concert will now take place on April {…}

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Obituary: Sylvia Geszty Dies At 84

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Soprano Sylvia Geszty has passed away at the age of 84. The Hungarian soprano trained at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest and went on to win numerous competitions, including the International Robert Schumann Competition. After finishing her studies, she made her Budapest Opera debut in 1959 and was immediately engaged by the Hungarian Philharmonic Society. In 1961, she {…}

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10 Must See Operas In 2019 [International Edition]

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As 2018 comes to an end there is a lot of opera to look forward to in 2019. There will be even more stars, world premieres, new productions, and rarely performed works that will be showcased throughout the world. In celebration of the new year, lets take a look at the operas OperaWire believes are not be missed internationally in {…}

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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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Rolando Villazón Postpones Two Recitals

Obituary: Sylvia Geszty Dies At 84

10 Must See Operas In 2019 [International Edition]

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