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Christopher Purves To Release Second Volume Of Handel Arias

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Christopher Purves follows up his successful Handel aria recording with a second volume entitled “Handel’s Finest Arias Volume 2.” The second album will include an array of lesser-known Handel works, including the virtuoso tour de force “Nell’ africane selve,” which brings the charismatic British baritone’s remarkable technique and vocal range powerfully to the fore. Jonathan Cohen will conduct the Arcangelo in an {…}

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Artist Of The Week: Daniel Okulitch Returns To ‘Brokeback Mountain’

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The New York City Opera celebrates Pride Month for the second year, continuing its initiative to diversify and represent diverse cultures. This season it will present the American premiere of “Brokeback Mountain” starring Daniel Okulitch, who created the opera role of Ennis del Mar at the Teatro Real de Madrid. When Okulitch sang the first production in 2014, he earned rave {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Amore Opera 2017-18 Review: La Traviata – Jennifer Gliere Enchants as Life, and Death, of the Party

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This review is for the performance on Saturday, May 26, 2018. Within the intimate space of the Riverside Theatre, Amore Opera’s production of “La Traviata” brought to the surface comedic moments hidden within Francesco Maria Piave’s libretto. While this work is not one I normally would expect humor from, this approach added to the emotional investment in the audience, as {…}

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New York Opera Fest 2018: New Amsterdam Opera Honors Dmitri Hvorostovsky in Rare Donizetti Opera

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With the New York Opera Fest 2018 officially underway, OperaWire will be showcasing small previews for each major participant at the festival, as we did during last year’s event. However, we are doing things a bit differently this year and giving the floor directly to each company to speak to you, the reader, directly. Enjoy! One of the most hotly {…}

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Vienna State Opera 2017-18 Review – La Traviata: Not Even Plácido Domingo Can Save Jean-François Sivadier’s Misguided Production

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It is not too difficult to stage Verdi’s ever-popular tear-jerker “La Traviata.” Francesco Maria Piave’s libretto and stage directions are so detailed any director with access to a few lengths of velvet and some stock chandeliers can create a plausible mis-en-scène to serve Verdi’s marvelous, emotive music. French director Jean-François Sivadier, whose operatic resumé is shorter than a Rossini semiquaver, {…}

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Elchin Azizov Receives Award From Azerbaijan

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Elchin Azizov has received the title of People’s Artist of Azerbaijan. The baritone announced via instagram that President Ilham Aliyev and Vice President Mehriban Aliyeva honored him for his contribution in music. The baritone, who hails from Azerbaijan, is a soloist with the Bolshoi Theatre and recently performed the title role of “Macbeth” at the Opera de Lyon for its {…}

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Lucas Meachem To Return To Metropolitan Opera In Two Productions

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Luca Meachem is slated to perform in two productions at the Metropolitan Opera next season. The baritone announced that he will be part of productions of “Iolanta” and “La Bohème.” Meachem will take over performances of “La Bohème” on Nov. 29, Dec. 3, 6, 10, and 13, replacing the originally announced Simone Piazzola.  He will also sing one performance of {…}

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Carlos Alvarez Awarded Honoris Causa At The University Of Madrid

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Carlos Alvarez has been awarded the diploma of Honoris Causa from the University of Madrid. The Spanish baritone was given the honor on May 23, 2018, at the University where he studied medicine for four years. During his speech, Alvarez spoke of the importance of art for critical thinking and for the benefit of audiences and the community. Alvarez is currently {…}