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Breaking News: Rafael Davila To Step In For Marcelo Alvarez

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After a surprising Metropolitan Opera debut, Rafael Davila will step in once again for Marcelo Alvarez, who is ill. Davila will sing the Jan. 31 and Feb. 3 performances of Bizet’s “Carmen” at the Metropolitan Opera. The tenor, who was covering the role of Don Jose stepped in during the opening night performance when Alvarez cancelled an hour and a {…}

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George Benjamin’s New Opera To World Premiere in 2018

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The Royal Opera has announced the world premiere of George Benjamin’s new opera “Lessons in Love and Violence.” The company announced that the opera will be presented in May 2018 and is inspired by an Elizabethan drama. According to the Royal Opera “the new opera considers what space, if any, exists for love and human affection inside the dangerous machinery of power.” The story centers {…}

Special Features

On This Day: 4 Of Our Favorite Philip Glass Compositions In Opera And Film

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Philip Glass is one of the most acclaimed composers of our time. The composer’s minimalist approach to composition balances the melodic with the arpeggiated rhythm. Most will say that his music all sounds the same but if you listen closely, you’ll discover the intricate melodies within the rhythmic structure.  On Jan. 31, 1937 Phillip Glass turns 80 and OperaWire takes {…}

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Roberto Alagna Signs A Deal With Sony Classical

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Roberto Alagna is now an artist for Sony Classical. The record company announced via Twitter that Alagna had signed a long-term, multi-album deal. In the press statement the company announced that “after a  highly acclaimed international career spanning more than thirty years, Alagna had built a huge and dedicated following around the world. Acknowledged as Frances most important classical artist and {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Preview 2016-17: Kristine Opolais Set to Enrapture Audiences in ‘Rusalka’

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Dvorak’s “Rusalka” makes a much-anticipated return to the Metropolitan Opera this Thursday, Feb. 2 in a brand-new production by noted director Mary Zimmerman. The Director Zimmerman made a splash at the Met with her work on three operas from the Bel Canto three – Donizetti, Rossini and Bellini. Her work in “Lucia di Lammermoor” was universally hailed for gothic style. Her {…}

On This Day, Special Features

On This Day: Watch All of Mario Lanza’s Vocal Performances From His 8 Films

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Mario Lanza was born on Jan. 31, 1921, but unfortunately lived just 38 years, dying in 1959. Everyone knows who Lanza is. Regardless of whether you go to the opera or not, the matinee idol’s sunshine voice is among the most recognizable in the history of the 20th century music. Lanza’s great face and our memory of his voice really {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

CD/DVD Releases -Week of Jan. 30: Four Divas Set To Storm Stores This Week

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It’s Diva week as three of the most popular sopranos will be releasing new albums and DVDs. One will showcase her second album while another will be debuting her first CD. Sonya Yoncheva’s Handel It was only two years ago when Yoncheva impressed in her first album, an homage to Paris. After winning the prestigious Echo Award, it would have {…}

Artist of the Week, News

Artist Of The Week: Eric Owens, the Consummate Artist Ready For A New Production Of Dvorak’s ‘Rusalka’

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Over the past few years Eric Owens has garnered praise for his heartbreaking and commanding work on stage. One only has to look at his ground-breaking portrayal of Alberich in Wagner’s “Das Rheingold” at the Metropolitan Opera to see the depth and emotional range he gives to each one of his roles. This week the bass is adding another important {…}