Jonas Kaufmann to Release ‘Das Lied Von Der Erde’ Album

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Jonas Kaufmann has just announced that he will be releasing a recording of Mahler’s “Das Lied von der Erde.” The recording will be released April 7, 2017 and features Jonathan Nott is conducting the Vienna Philharmonic. As of yet there are no details on who the mezzo soprano in the recording will be, though there were previous reports that the {…}

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On This Day: Appreciating An Old Classic From Plácido Domingo Roles As the Icon Turns 76

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Perhaps no artist in the modern opera world is as iconic as Plácido Domingo. He has defied expectations at every turn, taking on more roles (and continuing to do so) than any other singer history. He is also a conductor and impresario and has taken on many humanitarian and educational programs throughout his stories career. And his career is still {…}

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Anna Netrebko To Sing ‘La Traviata’ at the Opera National De Paris

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Anna Netrebko will sing Violetta in Verdi’s “La Traviata” at the Opera National de Paris. While the 2017-18 season has not been announced, this morning an Instagram account entitled Netrebko, La Splendida released a picture of the 2017-18 program. Netrebko will perform alongside Charles Castronuovo and Placido Domingo. The soprano will alternate with Latvian soprano Marina Rebeka and she will sing {…}

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Social Media Beat-Week (114/-19): Elizabeth DeShong Bids Farewell To The Obamas While Anna Netrebko, Plácido Domingo and Juan Diego Flórez Party in Vienna

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It’s the weekend and that means we are going to take a look at some of the popular posts on social media some of the world’s greatest singers. This week included a number of political posts as well as behind the scenes posts in rehearsals. Enjoy! Olga Peretyatko The Russian Coloratura soprano has been at work preparing the revival of {…}

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Remembering Roberta Peters’ Genius Through Her Tremendous Artistic Courage in Verdi’s ‘Rigoletto’

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Roberta Peters’ passing on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 was a rough day for the opera community. The soprano, who had such a memorable career at the Metropolitan, was an artist like no other. She was elegant both physically and vocally and her singing was undeniably fearless. She took on many repertoire classics but never had any qualms about adding her {…}

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Here Is How Opera’s Biggest Stars Are Protesting Donald Trump’s Inauguration

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On Jan. 20 Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States with million of Americans protesting the controversial figure. The inauguration ceremony has stirred controversy as many musical figures have refused to perform while others have been forced to withdraw. There are also a number of concerts that will be performed at the same {…}

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Obituary: Legendary Soprano Roberta Peters Dies at 86

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Robert Peters has died at the age of 86. The coloratura soprano, who wowed audiences for her brilliant technique and vocal fireworks, died of Parkinson’s disease. The soprano was widely recognized at the Metropolitan Opera, where she made her debut earlier than expected on Nov. 17, 1950. Peters was phoned by General Manager Rudolph Bing who asked her to step in to replace Nadine Conner, {…}

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Committing Murder to Create Life – Bass Andrea Mastroni On Playing the Evil Sparafucile & Moving Beyond Italian Repertoire [Exclusive]

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This article was a joint collaboration between David & Francisco Salazar. “I like playing the villain.” That quote, as generic as it is, has been uttered in some variation by numerous actors throughout history. There is an excitement that comes with being the bad guy or girl. Of committing acts onscreen or onstage that you could never imagine doing out {…}

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Houston Grand Opera Preview 2016-17: ‘Nixon in China’ Takes Stage on Same Day As Presidential Inauguration

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While one president takes his oath to office another president from the past takes center stage at the Houston Grand Opera. John Adams’ “Nixon in China” resumes the company’s 2016-17 season on Friday, Jan. 20 marking its return to the company that originally commissioned it to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The Opera The opera premiered on October 22, 1987 in {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann to Release ‘Das Lied Von Der Erde’ Album

On This Day: Appreciating An Old Classic From Plácido Domingo Roles As the Icon Turns 76

Anna Netrebko To Sing ‘La Traviata’ at the Opera National De Paris

Social Media Beat-Week (114/-19): Elizabeth DeShong Bids Farewell To The Obamas While Anna Netrebko, Plácido Domingo and Juan Diego Flórez Party in Vienna

Remembering Roberta Peters’ Genius Through Her Tremendous Artistic Courage in Verdi’s ‘Rigoletto’

Here Is How Opera’s Biggest Stars Are Protesting Donald Trump’s Inauguration

Obituary: Legendary Soprano Roberta Peters Dies at 86

Committing Murder to Create Life – Bass Andrea Mastroni On Playing the Evil Sparafucile & Moving Beyond Italian Repertoire [Exclusive]

Houston Grand Opera Preview 2016-17: ‘Nixon in China’ Takes Stage on Same Day As Presidential Inauguration