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Aida Garfullina CD Review: A Subtle Debut Album That Announces a Star In The Making

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Aida Garifullina is quickly rising to stardom in the operatic world. Her career has surged in the past year as she has taken leading roles in the world’s greatest houses and has now become an exclusive recording artist for Decca Classics. For her debut album, Garifullina has chosen a program of classic Russian pieces that are meaningful to her and {…}
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Angela Gheorghiu Announces Her New CD From Warner Classics

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Angela Gheorghiu has announced her first album for Warner Classics in six years. The soprano announced the new record in a video message where she revealed that the album will be dedicated to Verismo arias and duets. She also said that she recorded the album with Emmanuel Villaume and the Prague Philharmonic. The album, which will be titled “Eternamente,” is scheduled for {…}
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Michael Fabiano To Open Royal Opera House 2017-18 Season, Announces Met Opera Role in 2018-19

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Michael Fabiano will open the Royal Opera House’s 2017-18 Season. Even though the season has yet to be announced, the New York Times revealed the news in an interview chronicling Fabiano’s rise to fame. However, the newspaper did not indicate which opera Fabiano would be performing. The interview also revealed that Fabiano would be reviving a rumored production of Verdi’s “I {…}
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Renée Fleming Headlines Indiana Symphony Orchestra’s 2017-18 Season

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The Indiana Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2017-18 Season with many great singers scheduled to perform. The biggest headline of all revolves around Renée Fleming making her ISO debut on opening night. The concert is scheduled on Sept. 23 featuring conductor Krzysztof Urbański. That said, the program remains a mystery and will be announced as the concert date draws nearer. Baritone Thomas Hampson will {…}
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Bucking the Trend – Angela Meade Takes a Step Away From Verdi to Explore More Bellini, Rossini & Handel Operas

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When people talk about soprano Angela Meade, the first thing that they associate with her is one name – Verdi. The soprano has almost become synonymous with the great maestro from Busseto, her star thrust into the spotlight when she made her Metropolitan Opera debut in “Ernani” in 2008. Since then she has championed Verdi, singing some of his most {…}
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Everything You Need to Know About Opera Philadelphia’s 2017-18 Season

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With February drawing to a close, Opera Philadelphia announced its 2017-18 season. The company is slated to open the new season with a 12-day festival that will showcase opera across six venues for a total of 25 performances. This festival, called O17, will take place between Sept. 14-25. The festival opens with the world premiere of Kevin Puts’ “Elizabeth Cree” {…}
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Here Are the Singers Performing At the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

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The Chamber Society of New York has announced its series of concerts for next season. Sure enough, there are some major opera singers putting on unique concert experiences, though the vocal offerings are minimal at best. The one that exudes the biggest star wattage takes place on Sunday Oct. 29, 2017 in a program honoring the 100th birthday celebration of {…}
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Artist Of The Week: Ryan Speedo Green To Steal The Show As Timur In Puccini’s ‘Turandot’

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Last year was arguably Ryan Speedo Green’s biggest year as he broke out in the operatic world with his showstopping aria “Vecchia Zimarra” in Puccini’s “La Bohème” at the Metropolitan Opera. The bass made the most out his two minute aria and critics said that he was the most memorable performance of the night. A star was essentially born. This {…}

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