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Juan Diego Florez Encores Bologna Audiences in Massenet’s ‘Werther’ [Video]

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Juan Diego Florez encored “Pourquoi me réveiller” at the latest performance of Massenet’s “Werther.” The tenor has been singing the role at the Teatro Communale di Bologna where he is making his staged role debut alongside Isabel Leonard. The famed aria is one of the showstopping pieces in the opera but it is rare to hear an encore in this {…}

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The Holy Night: Surveying Trends in Christmas Operas Throughout History

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We all know the story. The manger. The three wise men. Herod’s murder of innocent children. And of course, the birth. Jesus Christ’s origins are a well-documented story for many and the source of great inspiration for artists for centuries. Opera is no different with a plethora of works related to great story. A look back over the history of {…}

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Paris National Opera 2017-18 Season Leaked; Jonas Kaufmann to Open Season in ‘Don Carlo’

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The 2017-18 season for the Paris National Opera was leaked online before the company ensured that the information taken offline. Despite the quick action from the Paris Opera, the information was online long enough to learn about the new engagements and that information currently resides on the blog Opera Critiques by David Le Marrec. Opening night at the Bastille will {…}

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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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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 {…}