CD Review – Revive: Elina Garanca’s New Album Is a Balanced Achievement in Dramatic Singing

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Elina Garanca has steadily been moving to the dramatic mezzo-soprano repertoire as her career has developed. In this new solo album, the mezzo-soprano showcases what audiences will hopefully see in the future. “Revive,” the title Garanca has chosen for her album, is a mix of many popular tunes from the mezzo repertoire and some rarely heard. The result is an {…}

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Dmitri Hvorostovsky ‘Out of Danger’ After Being Taken To Hospital in St. Petersburg With Pneumonia

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Superstar baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky is in the hospital with pneumonia but is “out of danger,” according to Russian state agency Tass. The agency reported on Tuesday that the singer was taken to hospital in St. Petersburg with pneumonia. The singer’s condition is said to be normal, though there is no telling when he might be discharged from the hospital. It has {…}

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Did #BoycottBocelli Movement Force Andrea Bocelli To Dump Trump Inauguration?

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Andrea Bocelli, amidst backlash from fans, has decided to drop his scheduled performance at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on January 20, 2017. The famed tenor who has sold millions of albums worldwide was slated to be the major star performer at the ceremony, but fans took to social media to demand he reject the invite. A #BoycottBocelli became the rage {…}

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Anna Netrebko Makes Crossover on MTV Unplugged

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Anna Netrebko has once again “crossed-over” to the pop world. This time the Russian soprano is joining Andreas Gablaier in a new song “Amoi seg ma uns wieder.” The song is featured in Gabalier’s new album MTV Unplugged, which is part of a concert series with MTV. The soprano is also featured in a new music video which shows the {…}

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17 Anticipated New Opera Productions to See in 2017

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This year is coming to a close and after having looked back at some of the milestones certain stars made this year, it is time to look at 2017. There is so much to look forward to as many of the greatest stars will take on new roles while other will reprise signature roles in new productions with star-studded casts. {…}

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Andrea Bocelli Lambasted By Fans Over Decision to Sing At Donald Trump Inauguration

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Andrea Bocelli is one of the most popular artists in the world. His voice is legendary and his ability to bridge the popular with the operatic has made him an icon. But the tenor, often beloved for his warm voice, is now getting some major backlash after announcing that he will be the singer of repute at the Inauguration of {…}

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What Can Met Opera Audiences Expect From New Robert Carsen ‘Der Rosenkavalier?’ Early Reactions to ROH Production Debut

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At the end of the 2016-17 season, the Metropolitan Opera will premiere a new production of Strauss’ venerated “Der Rosenkavalier” directed by Robert Carson. From the looks of it, this production is slated to be a huge success for some but could put off more traditional audiences. The production, which is shared with the Royal Opera House in London, is {…}

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Ailyn Perez to Make Her Lyric Opera of Chicago Debut at Placido Domingo Gala

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Ailyn Perez will maker her Lyric Opera of Chicago debut on March 9 in a special one night gala celebrating Placido Domingo. The soprano will join Domingo in Act two of Verdi’s “La Traviata,” a role she has been acclaimed for all over the world. In the second part of the gala Perez will join Domingo for popular arias and {…}

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Pavol Breslik to Replace Jonas Kaufmann At the Grand Opening Concerts of the Elbphilharmonie

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Jonas Kaufmann has cancelled his participation in the Grand Opening Concerts with the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg this January. The announcement was made via Twitter as the company announced that Kaufmann is still ill. Elbphilharmonie stated “@tenorkaufmann has withdrawn from his appearances at our Grand Opening concerts in January due to illness. We wish him a speedy recovery! However, it was announced {…}

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CD Review – Revive: Elina Garanca’s New Album Is a Balanced Achievement in Dramatic Singing

Dmitri Hvorostovsky ‘Out of Danger’ After Being Taken To Hospital in St. Petersburg With Pneumonia

Did #BoycottBocelli Movement Force Andrea Bocelli To Dump Trump Inauguration?

Anna Netrebko Makes Crossover on MTV Unplugged

17 Anticipated New Opera Productions to See in 2017

Andrea Bocelli Lambasted By Fans Over Decision to Sing At Donald Trump Inauguration

What Can Met Opera Audiences Expect From New Robert Carsen ‘Der Rosenkavalier?’ Early Reactions to ROH Production Debut

Ailyn Perez to Make Her Lyric Opera of Chicago Debut at Placido Domingo Gala

Pavol Breslik to Replace Jonas Kaufmann At the Grand Opening Concerts of the Elbphilharmonie