Veronica Cangemi & Juan Sancho to Perform at Mariinsky Theatre During War in Ukraine

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More artists continue to return to Russia to perform at the Mariinsky Theatre in the midst of the war on Ukraine. This time Argentine Veronica Cangemi and Spanish tenor Juan Sancho are performing “Tamerlano” on June 4, 2026 making her debut with the company. In a statement Cangemi said she was “excited to perform at the theater” and lauded the {…}

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Alexei Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation Releases Statement Against Ildar Abdrazakov’s Italian Performances

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Alexei Navalny‘s Anti-Corruption Foundation has released a statement against Ildar Abdrazakov’s performances at the Teatro Filarmonico. The foundation said, “Another Putin ally and propagandist is planning to perform in Italy. Ildar Abdrazakov is a Russian bass-baritone and a public supporter of Vladimir Putin. In 2024, he served as a trusted representative for Putin’s presidential campaign, and he now heads the {…}

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Opera History Flashbacks Pt.1: The Year Was 1991

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Photo Credits: Sabine Toepffer Almost every year, a multitude of operas are premiered, some of which never really get publicly highlighted as they should due to certain operas taking the limelight, funds, and critical attention. Thus, in this three-month series entitled, Opera History Flashbacks, we’ll be taking a look at three historically important years and the operas that were premiered {…}

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Putin Supporter Ildar Abdrazakov to Make Italian Return for Teatro Filarmonico’s 2026 Season

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Ildar Abdrazakov has been hired to return to Italy after endorsing Putin. The bass has been announced to open the 2026 Teatro Filarmonico season in the title role of “Don Giovanni.” This will mark his return to the Italian stage after 2023, when he was present at the Ravenna Festival. He was expected to perform at the Teatro San Carlo {…}

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Royal Ballet and Opera 2025-26 Review: Tosca (Cast B)

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(The Royal Opera ©2025 Marc Brenner) By the time I got to the Royal Opera and Ballet’s new production of “Tosca” at the end of September, most of the hubbub had died down. The protests around Netrebko’s performance had withered, and her performance was acclaimed – the diva triumphant in the face of politics. So too had dissolved important questions {…}

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Dubai Opera Unveils 2025-26 Season

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Dubai Opera announces its 2025-26 season. This article only features opera events. Soloists from the Hungarian State Opera present Pucinni’s “La Bohème.” Performance Dates: Sept. 18 – 20, 2025 Olga Peretyatko and Erwin Schron perform with the Strauss Festival Orchestra Vienna in the “Dubai Opera Ball.” Performance Date: Nov. 7, 2025 To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Dubai Opera presents “Stars {…}

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Peter Gelb Wants to Continue as Met General Manager Beyond 2027

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Peter Gelb doesn’t have any intention of leaving his position as General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera. In a new interview with El Pais, Gelb said that even though his contract as General Manager ends in 2027, he wants to continue in his position. He said, “I feel ready to continue beyond that date if the board of the Met {…}

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Maria Barakova to Perform in Putin Supporter Denis Matsuev’s Festival

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Maria Barakova is set to open her 2025-26 season in Russia. Among her performances will be a concert alongside Putin Supporter Denis Matsuev. The mezzo, who is set to perform at the Metropolitan Opera this season in “Eugene Onegin,” will first perform at the Baikal Festival where Matsuev serves as the artistic director. She will perform on Sept. 2, 2025. {…}

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Editorial: Does The Metropolitan Opera’s General Manager Have a Russia Problem?

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(Credit: Jonathan Tichler / Met Opera) At the start of the War in Ukraine, General Manager Peter Gelb made a proclamation, “We can no longer engage with artists or institutions that support Putin or are supported by him—not until the invasion and killing has been stopped, order has been restored, and restitutions have been made.” The statement was clear as {…}

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Veronica Cangemi & Juan Sancho to Perform at Mariinsky Theatre During War in Ukraine

Alexei Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation Releases Statement Against Ildar Abdrazakov’s Italian Performances

Opera History Flashbacks Pt.1: The Year Was 1991

Putin Supporter Ildar Abdrazakov to Make Italian Return for Teatro Filarmonico’s 2026 Season

Royal Ballet and Opera 2025-26 Review: Tosca (Cast B)

Dubai Opera Unveils 2025-26 Season

Peter Gelb Wants to Continue as Met General Manager Beyond 2027

Maria Barakova to Perform in Putin Supporter Denis Matsuev’s Festival

Editorial: Does The Metropolitan Opera’s General Manager Have a Russia Problem?