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Nick Hornby’s ‘Fever Pitch’ Novel on Arsenal FC To Receive Opera Treatment

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The Highbury Opera Theatre has commissioned Nick Hornby’s legendary soccer/football novel “Fever Pitch.” Marking the novel’s 25 anniversary, this opera will be the first ever musical adaptation of the work. The opera will be composed by Scott Stroman (HOT’s Artistic Director) and written by librettist Tamsin Collison. Both have reimagined it as a comedy/drama featuring a cast of five professional actors {…}

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Speranza Scapucci, Renee Fleming & David Daniels Headline Music Academy Of The West Festival

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The Music Academy of the West will celebrate its 70th Anniversary with a full slate of performances and masterclasses. For its sole operatic production, the company will present Donizetti’s “L’Elisir D’Amore.” The opera will be helmed by world-renowned conductor and Academy alumna Speranza Scappucci in collaboration with Los Angeles-based director James Darrah, known for creating “once-in-a-lifetime experiences.” Overseen by Voice Program {…}

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‘Grand Opera’ Review: Diana Damrau’s Meyerbeer Album Is An Extraordinary Exploratory Journey

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For years Meyerbeer’s music has been ignored or gone into obscurity. In recent years, some of his operas have been able to make resurgences thanks in part to star singers. But even so, the composer, one of the most famous of his time, remains an obscurity in the modern opera world. Now Diana Damrau is finally paying homage to a {…}

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Weekend Preview – International (5/5-7): Jonas Kaufmann And Angela Gheorghiu Reunite For Tosca

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It’s yet another packed weekend filled with great stars at the some of the world’s greatest stages. Here are some audiences should check out. Austria  Jonas Kaufmann and Angela Gheorghiu reunite for Puccini’s “Tosca” at the Vienna State Opera on Friday. Christopher Maltman takes on the title of Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin” with Pavol Breslik rounding out the cast. Czech Republic At {…}

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Social Media Beat (4/28-5/4): A Look at How The Stars Are Preparing For The Met Gala

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It’s the weekend and many of the top stars in opera are getting ready for the Metropolitan Opera’s 50th Anniversary Gala. Let’s find out what they were up to! Pretty Yende shared a selfie in her dressing room with Susan Graham. She shared no clues but she looked very excited to be in her presence. With the extraordinary Susan Graham❣❣❣ {…}

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Robert Paterson’s ‘Three Way’ To Make Its New York Premiere

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Robert Paterson’s “Three Way” will have its New York premiere at BAM in a co-production with Nashville and American Opera Projects. The trio of comic one-act operas for eight singers and chamber orchestra, with a libretto by David Cote, will have four performances from June 15 to 18, 2017. “Three Way” had its world premiere at the Nashville Opera in January and {…}

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San Francisco Conservatory Of Music Will Present Honorary Doctorate To Patricia Racette

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The internationally renowned soprano Patricia Racette, will receive an Honorary Doctorate from the San Francisco Conservatory on Monday, May 19 at its 2017 commencement. In January, Racette visited SFCM where she held an event with voice students and spoke to them about different aspects of vocal performance that ranged from technique and health to repertoire and interpretation. Racette is one {…}

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Washington National Opera’s Executive Director to Step Down

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Michael L. Mael, Washington National Opera’s Executive Director is stepping down from the leadership position starting on July 1, 2017. He has held that same position since 2011. Mael started out at the company as Chief Financial and Chief Operating Officer with responsibility for all financial and day-to-day operations of the company. Three years later he became WNO’s Executive Director. {…}

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Juan Diego Flórez, Roberto Alagna & Cecilia Bartoli Headline Opéra Monte Carlo 2017-18 Season

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Opéra Monte Carlo has announced its 2017-18 season with a diverse amount of operas. The season’s first production, Rossini’s “La Cenerentola,” opens on Oct. 29, 2017, with Cecilia Bartoli leading the cast. Nicola Alaimo, Rebecca Olvera, Carlos Chausson, and Edgardo Rocha round out the cast in Jean-Pierre Ponnelle’s classic production. Cilea’s “Adriana Lecouvreur” takes the stage on Nov. 19, 2017, {…}