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Diana Damrau, José Carreras, Renata Scotto, Annalisa Stroppa, Gabriella Reyes Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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The holidays are in full swing and companies around the world are adapting their particular showcases to suit the festive mood. So for those wondering, yes, there will be a Messiah showcase, some Christmas concerts, a “Christmas” opera, and other performances that are sure to make the Yuletide all the more memorable. So without further ado, here are our top {…}
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Kate Royal Awarded Fellowship at Guildhall School

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(Credit: Jason Joyce) Soprano Kate Royal has been awarded a Fellowship of the ⁦Guildhall School of Music and Drama in the UK.  Royal is an alumnus of the prestigious institution, where she graduated in 2003. The British soprano is well known for performing at the Glyndebourne Festival, English National Opera, Teatro Real, and Metropolitan Opera. She has also sung at {…}
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Volksoper Wien Names Omer Meir Wellber New Music Director

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The Volksoper Wien has named Omer Meir Wellber as the new Music Director effective September 2022. Wellber will conduct new productions and repertoire performances for five seasons and will be responsible for the musical life of the Volksoper and for the development of the ensemble, the orchestra, and the chorus. He will begin working closely with the company as early {…}
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Iestyn Davies, Richard Egarr, and Rowan Pierce Headline Academy of Ancient Music’s Handel’s ‘Messiah’

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On Dec. 19, 2020, the Academy of Ancient Music will perform Handel’s “Messiah,” as part of the Live from the Barbican concert series in London. Richard Egarr will play the harpsichord and direct British soloists such as soprano Rowan Pierce, countertenor Iestyn Davies, tenor Ben Johnson, and bass Ashley Riches in the iconic work. The concert will mark the AAM’s {…}
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American Opera Project Unveils ‘fermata’ Virtual Gala to Spotlight Angel Blue, Charles Jarden

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The American Opera Project has unveiled “fermata,” a virtual benefit concert slated for Dec. 6, 2020. The showcase will feature soprano Angel Blue and producer Charles Jarden as they are honored for their contributions to the world of opera and their communities. Blue, who is one of the most renowned opera artists in the world and is a frequent performer {…}
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Q & A: Alžběta Poláčková On The Brno Janacek Festival, ‘Osud’ & Establishing A Successful Career In The Czech Republic

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The Brno Janacek Festival 2020 kicked off with a performance of one of Janacek’s lesser known works, his semi-autobiographical opera “Osud,” with the Czech soprano Alžběta Poláčková in the lead female role of Mila. It would be a fair description to refer to Poláčková as one of the stars of the Czech National Opera, and no surprise that it was {…}

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