Francesco Meli, Michael Fabiano & Camilla Nylund Lead Top 5 to See Internationally (2/7-9)

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(Credit: Ruth Walz) This weekend is all about new productions, a rarely performed work and an acclaimed run of performances in Paris. Here is what we recommend. Viva La Diva – Salzburg Landsteater, Austria Adrian Kelly conducts Stephen Medcalf’s production of the rarely performed work by Donizetti and librettist Gilardoni. The opera stars Anne-Fleur Werner, Raimundas Juzuitis,Hazel McBain, George Humphreys, {…}

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Linda Watson To Be Honored As Kammersängerin In Vienna

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On Jan. 19, 2020, soprano Linda Watson will be honored with the title of Kammersängerin at the Wiener Staatsoper. The soprano will be performing in a production of “Lohengrin” as Ortrud on that evening. Watson, was originally brought to Vienna as mezzo-soprano by Leonard Bernstein to sing in his opera “A Quiet Place.” From there she would become an ensemble {…}

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Legendary Mezzo-Soprano Marjana Lipovšek Holds Masterclass In Belgrade

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Legendary mezzo-soprano Marjana Lipovšek and Alfred Burgstaller held a Masterclass for young opera singers in Belgrade on Nov. 14 through 17, with a final concert on Nov. 17. The masterclass by Lipovšek and Burgstaller was organized by Professor Ljubiša Jovanović of the Faculty of Music at the University of Arts in Belgrade while Professor Katarina Jovanović made the final selection {…}

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Angela Gheorghiu Leads New CD/DVD Releases – Nov. 11

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This week a soprano celebrates a major anniversary while two acclaimed productions are released on DVD. Here is a look at what we recommend. Plaisir d’Amour Angela Gheorghiu will release her latest CD to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her first recording. In a statement, the soprano said, “Celebrating 25 years since my debut recording with Decca Classics, my very {…}

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Artist Of The Week: Pablo García-López

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(Credit: Javier Del Rey) Pablo García-López is one of today’s rising stars in the opera world. Throughout the past few years the Spanish tenor has performed with some of the most prestigious Spanish theaters in the world and has made some appearances internationally that have brought him acclaim. He has also specialized in the work of Mozart and has worked {…}

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Obituary: Austrian Arts Administrator Helga Schmidt Passes Away At 78

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(Credit: Opera World) On Sept. 25, 2019, Helga Schmidt passed away at her residence in Piemonte. She was 78. Schmidt, born in Vienna, grew up with an appreciation for the arts – her adoptive father worked closely with conductor Wilhelm Furtwängler, and in her youth she was able to interact with many important names in the opera world. She became {…}

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René Barbera Replaces Francesco Meli in La Scala’s ‘La Traviata’

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(Credit: Anna Barbera) Tenor René Barbera is set to take on the role of Alfredo at the Teatro alla Scala next July 2020. The tenor is stepping in for Francesco Meli, who was originally announced in the opera opposite soprano Marina Rebeka. The tenor joins a cast that includes Luca Salsi as Giorgio Germont and Zubin Mehta at the podium. {…}

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Alexander Pereira To Be Named Teatro Del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino’s New Sovrintendente

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Alexander Pereira is expected to become the new Sovrintendente of Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. OperaWire reached out to the company’s press office, who confirmed the news with the following statement: “On September 6th, during the first meeting of the new Board of the Maggio, under the presidency of the Mayor of Florence Mr. Dario Nardella, Mr. Pereira will be announced {…}

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Thomas Hampson Headlines Pierre Boulez Saal’s 2019-20 Season

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The Pierre Boulez Saal of Berlin has announced its 2019-20 season featuring numerous concerts. For this article, we will only feature vocal performances. Marion Tassou performs an evening with conductor Matthias Pintscher and director Silvia Costa. The program will include music by Blondeau, Lindberg, and Vivier. Performance Date: Sept. 22, 2019 Christian Gerhaher performs an evening of Mahler with Gerold Huber. {…}

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Francesco Meli, Michael Fabiano & Camilla Nylund Lead Top 5 to See Internationally (2/7-9)

Linda Watson To Be Honored As Kammersängerin In Vienna

Legendary Mezzo-Soprano Marjana Lipovšek Holds Masterclass In Belgrade

Angela Gheorghiu Leads New CD/DVD Releases – Nov. 11

Artist Of The Week: Pablo García-López

Obituary: Austrian Arts Administrator Helga Schmidt Passes Away At 78

René Barbera Replaces Francesco Meli in La Scala’s ‘La Traviata’

Alexander Pereira To Be Named Teatro Del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino’s New Sovrintendente

Thomas Hampson Headlines Pierre Boulez Saal’s 2019-20 Season