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Emily Magee to Take Over One ‘Tosca’ Performance From Angela Gheorghiu At Semperoper Dresden

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(Credit: Royal Opera House/Clive Barda) Soprano Angela Gheorghiu will not be appearing in the title role of Puccini’s opera “Tosca” on March 7, 2020 at the Semperoper Dresden, according to the official press statement on the company’s website. In her stead, audiences will get a chance to see British soprano Emily Magee, who was already scheduled to take on the {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

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 {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Angela Gheorghiu Announces New Album

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Decca Classics has announced Angela Gheorghiu’s latest CD. The company announced the album entitled “Plaisir d’amour,” which is set to celebrate the Romanian soprano’s 25th anniversary since her first recording. The soprano stated, “Celebrating 25 years since my debut recording with Decca Classics, my very first record label, I am thrilled to present my new recital album – Plaisir d’amour {…}

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Angela Gheorghiu, Renée Fleming Headline Celebrity Series of Boston 2019-20 Season

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The Celebrity Series of Boston has announced its 2019-20, the 81st for the organization. There is a wide range of performances that will take place throughout the season, but as always, our focus will be on vocal and operatic performances. Soprano Ying Fang will make her Boston Debut as part of the Debut Series. She will perform at Longy’s Pickman {…}

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Angela Gheorghiu To Receive Puccini Award

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Angela Gheorghiu is scheduled to recieve the Premio Puccini on Dec. 14, 2018. The soprano will be recognized with the prestigious award for her memorable Puccini interpretations in “Tosca,” “Turandot,” La Rondine,” and “La Bohème” by the Sindacate of Viareggio Giorgio del Ghingaro and the President of the of the Alberto Veronessi foundation. The ceremony will take place at the {…}

Reviews

Review: ‘Angela Gheorghiu – A Life For Art’

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Autobiographies are interesting artifacts. They give the subject in question an opportunity to set the record straight and create the point of reference for their particular life experience. As we glance through autobiographies, it is always curious to wonder at the particular perspective being offered on certain items and how other perspectives might differ or coincide with the account given. {…}

Opera Wiki

Artist Profile: Soprano Angela Gheorghiu, A Dominant Romanian Diva

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Romanian soprano Angela Gheorghiu has cemented her legacy as one of the finest divas of the late 20th and early 21st century. Born on Sept. 7, 1965, she was an opera star very early on. She made her international debut in 1990 as Mimì in “La Bohème” at the Cluj-Napoca Romanian National Opera. Two years later she made her international debut at {…}

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Top 6 Operas to See This Weekend – International (6/29-7/1): Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, & Angela Gheorghiu Lead Star-Studded Weekend

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It’s a star-studded weekend. Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Sonya Yoncheva, Angela Gheorghiu, and many others perform around the world. Here is a look at what you cannot miss this weekend. Nabucco – Prague National Theatre, Czech Republic Jose Cura directs a new production of Verdi’s early work with Anda-Louise Bogza in the role of Abigaille and Miguelangelo Cavalcanti in the title {…}