International Opera Awards Announces 2021 Award Ceremony Date

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The organization leading the International Opera Awards has announced a date for its 2021 award ceremony. The awards ceremony will take place online on May 10 after the planned 2020 live ceremony was canceled by the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual event will see the announcement of the 2020 winners and will pay tribute to the resilience of the opera industry {…}

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Opéra National de Paris Cancels Run of ‘Capriccio’

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(Credit: Vincent Pontet / OnP) The Opéra National de Paris has canceled its run of Richard Strauss opera “Capriccio.” The news were confirmed on the social accounts of several soloists who were scheduled to take part in the production. Opera was slated to star Diana Damrau, Wolfgang Koch, Pavol Breslik, Audun Iversen, Günther Groissböck, Ekaterina Gubanova, Graham Clark, Wolfgang Ablinger‑Sperrhacke, {…}

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Rosa Feola & María José Siri Lead Teatro Filarmonico’s Christmas Concert

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The Teatro Filarmonico is set to present a Christmas concert starring Rosa Feola and María José Siri. The concert, which will be conducted by Daniel Oren, will be streamed on WebTV and YouTube on Dec. 25 and on the theater’s Facebook page on Dec. 26. The concert will feature Corelli’s Concerto grosso no. 8, Händel’s “I know that my Redeemer liveth” from {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Elīna Garanča & Pretty Yende Lead Teatro San Carlo’s December Streams

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(Credit: Gregor Hohenberg / Sony Classical / Dario Acosta) The Teatro San Carlo di Napoli has announced a slate of December streaming concerts. The purposes of this article we will only focus on operatic and vocal performances. The Italian concerts open on with Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” conducted by Juraj Valčuha. The opera stars Elīna Garanča as Santuzza, and Jonas Kaufmann {…}

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Cecilia Bartoli, Jonas Kaufmann, Lawrence Brownlee & Michael Spyres Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences can experience dueling tenors, two Christmas albums, two baroque albums, two choral albums, and a pianist interpreting operatic favorites. Here is what you can stream this week. Amici e Rivali Michael Spyres and Lawrence Brownlee celebrate the art of the trailblazing star singers of Rossini’s time in a new album for Erato. The recording showcases arias, duets, {…}

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Q & A: Lawrence Brownlee & Michael Spyres on Rossini, New ‘Amici e Rivali’ Album, Theatre Closures, and the Road Ahead

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On Nov. 13, 2020, renowned tenors Lawrence Brownlee and Michael Spyres are set to release their new album “Amici e Rivali” on Erato. The selections draw from seven of Rossini’s operas, with an approach that not only celebrates his music but pays homage to the artists of the composer’s time who interpreted these works, such as Andrea Nozzi, Giovanni David, {…}

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Donizetti Festival Announces Cast & Program Changes

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The Donizetti Opera has announced a cast and program change. The festival announced Carmela Remigio will take over the role of Antonina in “Belisario,” replacing Davinia Rodriguez. Remigio is no stranger to the festival having performed in the its productions of “Il Castello di Kenilworth,” “Lucrezia Borgia” and “Anna Bolena.” She joins a cast that includes Plácido Domingo, Annalisa Stroppa, {…}

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Bolshoi Theatre to Celebrate Plácido Domingo’s Career

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The Bolshoi Theatre is set to present “Plácido Domingo: Life in Opera.” The concert, which will celebrate the legendary singer, features a roster of operatic superstars including Anna Netrebko, Pretty Yende, Christina Nilsson, Emily D’Angelo, Piotr Beczala, Yusif Eyvazov, Ildar Abdrazakov, Michael Volle, and Xabier Anduaga. The Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra will accompany the soloists, led by conductor Tugan Sokhiev. Domingo {…}

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Vanessa Goikoetxea Takes Over ‘Così fan tutte’ at Teatro de la Maestranza

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(Credit: Ópera Actual website) The Teatro de la Maestranza in Sevilla has announced that soprano Vanessa Goikoetxea will perform the role of Fiordiligi in Mozart and Da Ponte’s opera “Così fan tutte” On Nov. 1, 3, 5 & 7, 2020. Goikoetxea will replace soprano Carmela Remigio. Goikoetxea will join a cast that includes Maite Beaumont in the role of Dorabella, {…}

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International Opera Awards Announces 2021 Award Ceremony Date

Opéra National de Paris Cancels Run of ‘Capriccio’

Rosa Feola & María José Siri Lead Teatro Filarmonico’s Christmas Concert

Jonas Kaufmann, Elīna Garanča & Pretty Yende Lead Teatro San Carlo’s December Streams

Cecilia Bartoli, Jonas Kaufmann, Lawrence Brownlee & Michael Spyres Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Q & A: Lawrence Brownlee & Michael Spyres on Rossini, New ‘Amici e Rivali’ Album, Theatre Closures, and the Road Ahead

Donizetti Festival Announces Cast & Program Changes

Bolshoi Theatre to Celebrate Plácido Domingo’s Career

Vanessa Goikoetxea Takes Over ‘Così fan tutte’ at Teatro de la Maestranza