Q & A: Tenor Edgaras Montvidas on COVID-19, New Operas, & Picking the Right Repertory

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Edgaras Montvidas, one of the most famous Lithuanian tenors, took 2020 as a bouquet of various experiences. Living in London since 2001 and working at the Covent Garden Opera House, he was a soloist at the Frankfurt Opera House between 2003-2006 and began last year’s season with his debut at the world premiere of Christian Jost’s “Egmont.” But what was {…}

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Jessye Norman, Régine Crespin, Jamie Barton, Florence Quivar, Juan Diego Flórez Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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Those who want some operatic classics will not be disappointed this week as we recommend six works from the canon from some of the best opera companies around the world. But we also have four other recommendations that are remarkable in their own right and present unique experiences for viewers around the world. We even have a voice competition final. {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Joyce DiDonato, Carmen Giannattasio, Waltraud Meier, Marina Poplavskaya Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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This week’s offerings feature not only a lot of repertory favorites, but performances by some of the greatest opera stars in the world. So without further ado, here is a breakdown of our top 10 operas to stream this week. Die Walküre – Vienna State Opera (Jan. 25) The Vienna State Opera will kick off its week with the second {…}

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Lisette Oropesa Leads Series of ABAO Bilbao Ópera Concerts

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(Credit: Jason Homa) The ABAO Bilbao Ópera has announced that it will present a series of concerts, with the first taking place in February 2021. Between February and May 2021, six recitals will be held in collaboration with different institutions in Bilbao, such as the Euskaduna Palace or the Bilbao Philharmonic Society. Famed soprano Lisette Oropesa will open the series {…}

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Swiss Opera Houses Close Until March 2021

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(Credits: Opernhaus Zürich official website / https://www.opera-online.com / Basel.com) The Opernhaus Zürich, Grand Théâtre de Genève, and Theater Basel have all announced their respective closures until at least Feb. 28, 2021. The announcements came as a result of a decision by Swiss federal authorities to extend the lockdown until Feb. 28, 2021. The Opernhaus Zürich stated that it also had {…}

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Quinn Kelsey & Hawai’i Opera Theatre Release Holiday Video

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The Hawai’i Opera Theatre has released a new video of Quinn Kelsey performing “Silent Night.” The new video is the latest project Kelsey has collaborated on with the Hawaiian company. Additionally, he is set to participate in the Hawai‘i Opera Theatre’s first kanikapila, an impromptu jam session. He will sing alongside Virtuoso ‘ukelele player, Taimane on Jan. 29 at 1:00 {…}

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Diana Damrau, José Carreras, Renata Scotto, Annalisa Stroppa, Gabriella Reyes Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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The holidays are in full swing and companies around the world are adapting their particular showcases to suit the festive mood. So for those wondering, yes, there will be a Messiah showcase, some Christmas concerts, a “Christmas” opera, and other performances that are sure to make the Yuletide all the more memorable. So without further ado, here are our top {…}

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Tonhalle Zürich Shuts Down Until End Of February 2021

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Credit: Zürich Tourismus website The famed Zürich’s concert hall, Tonhalle Zürich has announced that it will shut down until the end of February 2021. Major theaters and opera houses in Switzerland have already closed until at least the end of January 2021, following new measures brought by the Swiss Federal Council. Five Swiss top doctors warned Swiss Health Minister Alain {…}

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Quinn Kelsey to Headline Hawai‘i Opera Theatre’s First Opera Kanikapila

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Hawai‘i Opera Theatre (HOT) is set to host its first kanikapila, and impromptu jam session, featuring HOT’s own international star, baritone Quinn Kelsey. Virtuoso ‘ukelele player, Taimane, will join Kelsey for the inaugural session on January 29 at 1:00 p.m.HST/6:00 p.m. EST. While the pandemic pushed music organizations to spin up virtual programming, HOT was moving in that direction prior {…}

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Q & A: Tenor Edgaras Montvidas on COVID-19, New Operas, & Picking the Right Repertory

Jessye Norman, Régine Crespin, Jamie Barton, Florence Quivar, Juan Diego Flórez Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

Jonas Kaufmann, Joyce DiDonato, Carmen Giannattasio, Waltraud Meier, Marina Poplavskaya Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

Lisette Oropesa Leads Series of ABAO Bilbao Ópera Concerts

Swiss Opera Houses Close Until March 2021

Quinn Kelsey & Hawai’i Opera Theatre Release Holiday Video

Diana Damrau, José Carreras, Renata Scotto, Annalisa Stroppa, Gabriella Reyes Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

Tonhalle Zürich Shuts Down Until End Of February 2021

Quinn Kelsey to Headline Hawai‘i Opera Theatre’s First Opera Kanikapila