Q & A: Moldovan Baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky On Cultivating Balance & Enjoying His Journey

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(Photo Credit: Askonas Holt Management) After making a strong first impression with his debut in a new production of Prokofiev’s “Betrothal in a Monastery” at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Berlin and looking forward to his Met Opera debut in October for the 2019-20 season in the role of Schaunard in Puccini’s “La Bohème,” Andrey Zhilikhovsky returns to Glyndebourne for the {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Brian Jagde & Levy Sekgapane Headline New DVD/CD Releases – June 10

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Five new DVDs are set for release this week. They include four rarely performed works and one of the most popular operas in the repertoire. Here is a look. Das Wunder Der Heliane Naxos is set to release Korngold’s rarely performed opus, which was recorded at the Deutsche Oper Berlin’s 2018 festival season. The acclaimed performance stars American soprano Sara Jakubiak, {…}

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Artist Of The Week: Nina Stemme

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This week the Wiener Staatsoper is set to open one of most anticipated productions of the 2018-19 season. The production is especially anticipated as it features a stellar cast with three of the most acclaimed dramatic sopranos currently performing in the world. Specifically, Nina Stemme is set for her role debut as the Barak’s wife, a role that is especially {…}

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Pretty Yende Cancels Deutsche Oper Berlin Performances

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Pretty Yende has canceled her upcoming performance of Bellini’s ”La Sonnambula” at the Deutsche Oper Berlin. The soprano announced that due to health conditions she would not be able to perform the role of Amina. She said, “It grieves my heart and soul that I have to unfortunately not perform my scheduled engagements as Amina Deutsche oper Berlin due to the {…}

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Obituary: Deborah Cook Dies At 80

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American soprano Deborah Cook has died at the age of 80. Born in Philadelphia, Cook went on to study privately with Irene Williams and studied at Temple University during the early 1960s where she performed in numerous student productions. She went on to make her professional opera debut on Oct. 31, 1965 at the Academy of Music with the Philadelphia Lyric Opera Company, singing the title {…}

Special Features

10 Must See Operas For The Summer Season 2019[International Edition]

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As the 2018-19 season comes to an end, we start to look at the summer festival season where the big stars and anticipated productions are set to make waves. With a ton of selections to choose from, we eventually whittled it down to the 10 Must-See productions that cannot be missed this summer. Take a look. 10. Il Trovatore – Arena {…}

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KT Wong Foundation Sponsors One of The 2019 International Opera Awards

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The KT Wong Foundation will sponsor the New Production of the Year award at the 2019 International Opera Awards. This year’s nominees include “Vanessa” from Glyndebourne, “Gloriana” from the Teatro Real de Madrid, “From the House of the Dead” from the Royal Opera House, “La Traviata” from the Théâtre des Champs-Elyseés,” and “Tristan und Isolde” from the Staatsoper Berlin. The {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Dieter Kaegi On The Blackwater Valley Opera Festival’s Emergence & Direction

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During early June, tucked away in the Blackwater Valley in Ireland’s southeast, the small town of Lismore plays host to Ireland’s other opera festival. Not nearly as famous as the Wexford Festival, the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival has been slowly developing its profile, and attracting the attention of a wider public, although it still remains relatively unknown outside Ireland. This {…}

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Opéra National De Paris To Broadcast 4 Operas To Cinemas During 2019-20 Season

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Audiences who are unable to get to the Opéra National de Paris will still have a chance to check out some of the company’s many productions via cinema. In sum, the company will be showcasing four operas in movie theaters in 2019-20. They will also showcase three other productions from other venues. First up will be Verdi’s “La Traviata” on {…}

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Q & A: Moldovan Baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky On Cultivating Balance & Enjoying His Journey

Brian Jagde & Levy Sekgapane Headline New DVD/CD Releases – June 10

Artist Of The Week: Nina Stemme

Pretty Yende Cancels Deutsche Oper Berlin Performances

Obituary: Deborah Cook Dies At 80

10 Must See Operas For The Summer Season 2019[International Edition]

KT Wong Foundation Sponsors One of The 2019 International Opera Awards

Q & A: Dieter Kaegi On The Blackwater Valley Opera Festival’s Emergence & Direction

Opéra National De Paris To Broadcast 4 Operas To Cinemas During 2019-20 Season