Dmitri Hvorostovsky Cancels All Opera Engagements for the Foreseeable Future

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Dmitri Hvorostovsky has announced that he will withdraw from all upcoming opera productions. The Russian baritone said in a statement via Facebook “It is with great sadness that I must withdraw from opera performances for the foreseeable future. I have been experiencing balance issues associated with my illness, making it extremely difficult for me to perform in staged productions.” However, he {…}

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Teatro alla Scala 2016-17: Audiences Rave about ‘Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly”

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The Teatro alla Scala inaugurated its 2016-17 season with Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” in its original two-act version. The cast included rising star Maria Jose Siri and American tenor Bryan Hymel. Spanish baritone Carlos Alvarez rounded out the cast with Riccardo Chailly in the pit and Alvis Hermanis directing a new production. After the conclusion of the performance, the stars received {…}

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Teatro alla Scala 2016-2017 Opening Night: Where to See Puccini’s ‘Madama Buttferfly’ on Opening Night?

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Opening Nights are always special at Teatro alla Scala as it reigns in a new season and brings out some of the most famous celebrities in Italy. It also provides star studded casts and some of the richest performances in the whole season. As a result, this occasion can sometimes be difficult to get into. For some it may be {…}

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Verdi’s ‘Nabucco’ the Gateway Toward Religious Exploration & Condemnation in Composer’s Operas

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Few will ever overlook Verdi’s “Nabucco.” While the venerable composer undoubtedly surpassed his third opera, “Nabucco,” based on the biblical story, put the composer on the map in a way in a number of ways. It was his first breakthrough, coming at a time when the then 28-year-old was still reeling from the death of his entire nuclear family and {…}

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Jamie Barton Hosts Facebook Live For Verdi’s ‘Nabucco’ at the Metropolitan Opera

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Jamie Barton will host the Metropolitan Opera’s Facebook live series on Dec. 7. The American Mezzo Soprano will answer questions provided by fans through Facebook and Twitter about her upcoming role in Verdi’s “Nabucco.” Barton will sing the role of Fenena alongside Placido Domingo and Liudmyla Monastryka before changing gears for a new production of Dvorak’s “Rusalka.” The Metropolitan Opera {…}

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Angela Gheorghiu to Make Teatro Colon Debut as ‘Adriana Lecouvreur’

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After a long and distinguished career Angela Gheorghiu will make another important debut at the Teatro Colon in Argentina. The Romanian soprano will bring her acclaimed interpretation of Cilea’s masterpiece “Adriana Lecouvreur.” The esteemed soprano will be joined by Alessandro Corbelli, Nadia Krasteva and Leonardo Caimi. Gheorghiu has been acclaimed for the title role in “Adriana Lecouvreur” ever since she {…}

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Grammy Award Nominations 2017: Anna Netrebko, Isabel Leonard, Cecilia Bartoli and Sonya Yoncheva Lead Nominees

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The Grammy Nominations have been announced with many of today’s biggest stars shortlisted. In the Best Opera Recording category Pentatone Music led the field with two nominations as the record label was shortlisted for James Conlon’s recording of John Corigliano’s “The Ghosts Of Versailles.” The recording stars Joshua Guerrero, Christopher Maltman, Lucas Meachem, Patricia Racette, Lucy Schaufer and Guanqun Yu. The Los {…}

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Mozart 225: The Complete Edition Tops 1.25 Million in Sales Worldwide

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Mozart was a huge hit throughout his short career and his great success has continued in 2016 in the form of 1.25 million international CD sales of Deutsche Grammophon’s “Mozart 225: The Complete Edition” in a whopping five weeks since its release. The boxset, made up of 200-CD’s and encompassing every single work ever created by the composer, was released {…}

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Teatro alla Scala 2016-17 Opening Night: Meet the Stars of Puccini’s ‘Madama Butterfly’

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Every year the Teatro all Scala opens with a star-studded cast of international singers and directors. And this year is no different as Music Director Riccardo Chailly has lined up some of today’s renowned Puccini interpreters for the opening night of “Madama Butterfly.” The Cast Cio Cio San – Rising Star Maria Jose Siri takes on the role of Madama Butterfly {…}

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Dmitri Hvorostovsky Cancels All Opera Engagements for the Foreseeable Future

Teatro alla Scala 2016-17: Audiences Rave about ‘Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly”

Teatro alla Scala 2016-2017 Opening Night: Where to See Puccini’s ‘Madama Buttferfly’ on Opening Night?

Verdi’s ‘Nabucco’ the Gateway Toward Religious Exploration & Condemnation in Composer’s Operas

Jamie Barton Hosts Facebook Live For Verdi’s ‘Nabucco’ at the Metropolitan Opera

Angela Gheorghiu to Make Teatro Colon Debut as ‘Adriana Lecouvreur’

Grammy Award Nominations 2017: Anna Netrebko, Isabel Leonard, Cecilia Bartoli and Sonya Yoncheva Lead Nominees

Mozart 225: The Complete Edition Tops 1.25 Million in Sales Worldwide

Teatro alla Scala 2016-17 Opening Night: Meet the Stars of Puccini’s ‘Madama Butterfly’