Vienna State Opera Announces Two Cast Changes for ‘La Fanciulla del West’

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The Vienna State Opera has announced two cast changes for “La Fanciulla del West.” The company revealed that Carlo Rizzi will be conducting the entire run of the opera on Jan. 7, 10, 12, and 15 in lieu of Simone Young. Additionally, Roberto Frontali will sing the role of Jack Rance, replacing the originally scheduled Carlos Álvarez. Frontali and Rizzi {…}

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Obituary: Baritone Hans Helm Passes at 89

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(Image Source: Vienna State Opera) Baritone Hans Helm has passed away at the age of 89. Born in 1934 in Passau, Germany, he was a major staple of the Vienna State Opera where he performed for over 25 years and became a Kammersänger in 1986. His debut with the company came in Hans Pfitzner’s “Palestrina.” But during his lengthy career with {…}

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Opéra National de Lorraine Announces Cast Change for ‘Don Pasquale’

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The Opéra National de Lorraine has announced a cast change for its production of “Don Pasquale.” The company revealed that Marco Ciaponi will take over the role of Ernesto from Michele Angelini who is ill. Last season, Ciaponi famously stepped in for tenor Juan Diego Flórez at the Vienna State Opera in “La Fille du Régiment.” He has stepped into {…}

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Teatro alla Scala Announces Cast Change for ‘Don Carlo’

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The Teatro alla Scala has announced a cast change for its production of “Don Carlo.” The company noted that Michele Pertusi will replace René Pape in the role of Filippo II. Pertusi recently sang Don Carlo in Modena and Piacenza. He also opened the Teatro San Carlo’s 2022-23 season in a new production of the opera. This season he is set {…}

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Julie Roset & Stephano Park Win Top Prizes at 2023 Operalia Competition

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The Operalia Competition which was held at the Cape Town Opera has announced its 2023 winners. The first-prize winners were Stephano Park and Julie Roset while second prize went to Luke Sutliff and Eugénie Joneau. The third prize went to Navasard Hakobyan and Elena Villalon. Eugénie Joneau was the winner of the Birgit Nilsson award, while Nombulelo Yende took home {…}

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Deutsche Oper Berlin Announces Cast Change for ‘The Flying Dutchman’

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The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced a cast change for “The Flying Dutchman” on Oct. 28 and Nov. 12 and 24, 2023. The company said that due to Michael Volle’s illness, Egils Silins will take over the title role in Wagner’s opera. Silins is one of the most sought-after bass-baritones of our time who has sung more than 90 roles {…}

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Ariane Matiakh Joins Askonas Holt for Management

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(Credit: Marco Borggreve) French conductor Ariane Matiakh has joined Askonas Holt for worldwide management. Matiakh will be managed at Askonas Holt by Rachel Bertaut and Isabella Bartlett. The conductor recently opened her second season as Principal Conductor of the Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen and this season is set to conduct the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, the Orchestre de {…}

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Les Talens Lyriques’ 2023-24 Season to Feature the World Premiere of Salieri’s Opera ‘Kubla Khan’ (‘Cublai, Gran Kan De Tartari’)

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©Sandrine Expilly The world premiere of Antonio Salieri’s opera “Kubla Khan” (“Cublai, Gran Kan De Tartari”) is among the many highlights of Christophe Rousset and Les Talens Lyriques’ 2023-24 season. Here is the full rundown of what audiences can expect this year. Starting off, sopranos Marie Lys and Judith van Wanroij perform “Ave Maris Stella” with Christophe Rousset at the {…}

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Teatro Regio di Torino Announces Cast Change for ‘La Juive’

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The Teatro Regio di Torino has announced a cast change for its production of Halevy’s “La Juive.” The company said that Martina Russomanno and Daniela Cappiello will perform the role of Eudoxie replacing Nina Minasyan, who was originally announced. Russomanno will perform the role of Sept. 21, 24, and 28, and Oct. 1 and 3 while Cappiello will perform the {…}

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Vienna State Opera Announces Two Cast Changes for ‘La Fanciulla del West’

Obituary: Baritone Hans Helm Passes at 89

Opéra National de Lorraine Announces Cast Change for ‘Don Pasquale’

Teatro alla Scala Announces Cast Change for ‘Don Carlo’

Julie Roset & Stephano Park Win Top Prizes at 2023 Operalia Competition

Deutsche Oper Berlin Announces Cast Change for ‘The Flying Dutchman’

Ariane Matiakh Joins Askonas Holt for Management

Les Talens Lyriques’ 2023-24 Season to Feature the World Premiere of Salieri’s Opera ‘Kubla Khan’ (‘Cublai, Gran Kan De Tartari’)

Teatro Regio di Torino Announces Cast Change for ‘La Juive’