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Julie Fuchs & Hamburg State Opera Arrive At Agreement

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Julie Fuchs has announced the conclusion her Pamina pregnant story from last season at the Hamburg State Opera. The soprano posted on social media that the company and her had reached an agreement. “Hamburg State Opera and I have reached an agreement regarding the conditions of the termination of my guest contract for the role of Pamina in ‘Die Zauberflöte’ {…}

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‘Oceane’ & Michael Fabiano’s ‘Faust’ Among Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – International Edition

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This weekend sees two world premieres continue their first runs. It will also include a major role debut for a rising star tenor, one acclaimed production, and one rarely-performed work. Les Bienveillantes – Opera Vlaanderen, Belgium Peter Rundel conducts Hector Parra’s new opera in a production by Calixto Bieto. The work stars Peter Tantsits, Rachel Harnisch, Natascha Petrinsky, and Günter {…}

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Lorenzo Viotti Is Dutch National Opera’s Next Chief Conductor

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Lorenzo Viotti has been named the next chief conductor of the Netherlands Philharmonic Opera and Dutch National Opera. The 29-year-old Swiss maestro, who is the son of the late conductor Marcello Viotti, will take over the position currently occupied by Marc Albrecht; Albrecht is set to step down in after the 2019-20 season. Viotti has performed all around the world {…}

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Irina Lungu Replaces Diana Damrau In ‘Faust’ At Royal Opera

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Diana Damrau has canceled all performances of Gounod’s “Faust.” The Royal Opera House has announced that due to a slipped disc Damrau has had to withdraw from singing the role of Marguerite on April 11, 15, 18, 25, and 30. As a result, Russian soprano Irina Lungu, who is scheduled to sing Marguerite on May 3 and 6 May, will takeover all performances. Lungu made {…}

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Clémentine Margaine Withdraws From Royal Opera’s ‘Carmen’

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Clémentine Margaine has withdrawn from singing the title role of Bizet’s “Carmen” this summer. The Royal Opera Housee announced that the French mezzo-soprano would be replaced by two up-and-coming mezzos Anaïk Morel and Jette Parker Young Artist Aigul Akhmetshina. Morel will make her Royal Opera House debut and will perform on June 22, 24, 26 and 28 and July 10, 13, 16 {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Elena Mosuc On Her First ‘Lakmé’ & The Challenges Of French Grand Opera

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Eelena Mosuc is one of the leading sopranos of her generation and one of the reigning Bel Canto singers of today. A native of Romania, she has been awarded multiple prizes for her musicianship and has been closely connected with the Zürich Opera House throughout her storied career. Among the operas that she has dominated over the years are “Lucrezia {…}

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Top 6 Operas to See This Weekend – International (3/8-10)

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This week’s picks feature a mixture of classics, a world premiere, and two rarely performed works. There are some role debuts and other stars performing signature roles. Frankenstein – La Monnaie du Mont, Belgium Mary Grey’s new opera makes its world premiere at the prestigious Belgium theater in a new production by Alex Ollé. Scott Hendricks takes on the title role {…}

Special Features

J’Nai Bridges, Brenda Rae & The Six Exciting Debuts Of the Met Opera’s 2019-20 Season

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One of the most exciting aspects of a new season is the fact that audiences will get an opportunity to encounter new and exciting artists for the very first time.  This is also the case at the Metropolitan Opera, which will feature a plethora of debuts in numerous major productions. Here is a look at six stars that we are {…}