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Two Sopranos Replace Lisette Oropesa At Teatro La Fenice

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Lisette Oropesa has canceled her performances at the Teatro la Fenice. The soprano, who was set to make her Fenice debut in Robert Carsen’s production of “La Traviata,” was forced to cancel in order to replace Diana Damrau in a new production of Meyerbeer’s “Les Huguenots” at the Opera National de Paris. The soprano stated via social media, “It is {…}

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Jacobs School of Music’s 2018-19 Season Kicks Off With ‘The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs’

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The Jacobs School of Music is one of the major conservatories around the US, the opera program often showcasing a wide range of works throughout the season. This year is no different with five opera offerings and a work to commemorate Leonard Bernstein’s centennial celebration. The season kicks off on Sept. 14, 2018, with a production of “The (R)evolution of {…}

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Top 4 Operas to See This Weekend – North America (8/17-19)

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Many of the major productions of the last few weeks continue going strong as we enter mid-August, though there are a few new ones to check out. As was the case with last weekend, we will provide with three recommendations this weekend instead of the customary five. Queens Without Boundaries – Cornelia Cafe, NY Budding composer Felix Jarrar will showcase {…}

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Artist Profile: Italian Tenor Fabio Armiliato

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Fabio Armiliato is one of the best-loved Italian tenors of the late 20th and early 21st century.  Born August 17, 1956, in Genoa, he has had a prominent international career, performing at such houses as the Metropolitan Opera, Vlaamse Opera, San Francisco Opera, La Scala, Monte Carlo, Florence, Opéra de Paris, and the New National Theatre Tokyo.  He also frequently {…}

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Encompass New Opera Theatre To Feature World Premiere of ‘Anna Christie’

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The Encompass New Opera Theatre has announced that it will be showcasing the world premiere of “Anna Christie,” a new opera by Edward Thomas with a libretto by Joseph Masteroff, during the 2018 season. The showcase, which will take place on Oct. 4, 2018 (with additional performances running through the 21st of October) at the Baruch Performing Arts Center. The {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Michael Fabiano, Joyce El-Khoury Highlights In Opera Australia’s 2019 Season

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Opera Australia has unveiled its two seasons for 2019. The company is splitting the season between Melbourne and Sydney, and we will reflect that in the listing of this season announcement. Sydney Season The Sydney Summer season in 2019 kicks off with Puccini’s “La Bohème,” starring Joyce El-Khoury in her Opera Australia debut alongside Ivan Magri, also making his Australian {…}

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Leonardo Capalbo To Replace Benjamin Bernheim At Bremen Musikfest

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Leonardo Capalbo will make a previously unscheduled debut at the Bremen Musikfest as the title character in “Les Contes d’Hoffmann.” The festival announced that Benjamin Bernheim was forced to cancel the production due to scheduling conflicts with the Zurich Opera. As a result, Capalbo will make his debut at the festival on Sept. 1, 2018, alongside Maestro Marc Minkowski and Les Musiciens du Louvre. The {…}

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Opéra de Montréal Adds Performance Of ‘Carmen’

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The Opéra de Montréal has announced an additional performance of Bizet’s “Carmen” on May 13, 2019. The company announced in a press release that the new production conceived and directed by renowned Quebec filmmaker Charles Binamé has received a great draw. The work returns to the company after 14 years and as a result, an extra performance was necessary. The {…}