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Teatro Real de Madrid & Opéra National de Paris to Receive Major Distinction from Diálogo

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The Teatro Real de Madrid and the Opéra National de Paris will both be given major awards by Diálogo, Asociación de amistad Hispano-Francesa, an organization aimed at strengthening the Hispanic-French connection throughout Europe. The ceremony is set for June 19 in Madrid where Gregorio Marañon, president of the Teatro Real, and Jean Pierre Clamadieu, president of the Opéra de Paris, {…}

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Ada Sari International Vocal Artistry Competition Announces 2023 Winners

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The 20th Ada Sari International Vocal Artistry Competition has announced its 2023 winners. Coming in first in the male vocal category is Chinese baritone Chao Liu. He was awarded 24K PLN (nearly $6,000 in USD). Second prize in the same category was given to Chinese tenor Liang Wei. In the female category mezzo-soprano Veronika Rabek and Hyejin Lee tied in {…}

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Riccardo Frizza, Daniela Barcelona, Juan Jesús Rodríguez Win Big at Tutto Verdi International Awards

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(Credit: E.-Moreno-Esquibel)   The Tutto Verdi International Awards has announced its 2023 winners. Taking home the prize for best conductor was Riccardo Frizza. Best Stage Direction went to Emilio Sagi while Daniela Barcelona won for Best Female singer for her work in “Il Trovatore.” Best Male singer went to Juan Jesús Rodríguez. Pier Luigi Pizzi was given an award for {…}

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Dates for 2023 Riccardo Zandonai International Competition for Young Opera Singers Announced

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The 2023 Riccardo Zandona International Competition for Young Opera Singers will be held in northern Italy this July 3 -8. The 29th installment of the competition will take place in three parts. Finalists will compete for the jury of judges for a lengthy list of prizes including the first prize of €8,000, the second prize at €5,000, and the third {…}

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Bilbao Opera to Present Tutto Verdi Awards

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On April 17, the Teatro Arriaga will showcase the Tutto Verdi International Awards and Gala recital. The ceremony will be presented by Iñaki Gabilondo, one of the most popular journalists in the country, and Udane Goikoetxea, an investigative journalist. The ceremony will award eight categories and will recognize institutions and people who have helped develop Tutto Verdi at the ABAO {…}

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The 18th Giuseppe Di Stefano International Competition For Young Opera Singers Announced

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This year marks the 18th installment of the Giuseppe Di Stefano International Competition For Young Opera Singers. The vocal competition dedicated to the late Sicilian tenor of the same name will be divided into three phases, the preliminary test on April 26 and 27,  the semi-final on the 28th, and the final will take place the following day. Winners will {…}

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Opera Meets Film: Florian Sigl’s ‘The Magic Flute’ (Review)

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Photo: ShoutPR (Shout Factory) This review was written jointly by Chris and Finn Ruel. Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” directed by Florian Sigl, hit the silver screen nationwide on Mar. 10, 2023. It’s a fantasy film that captures the essence of Mozart’s stunning operatic fairy tale and does it well. There is much to commend about Sigl’s film. It’s well put {…}

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Mary Birnbaum to Be Opera Saratoga’s New General & Artistic Director

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Opera Saratoga has appointed a new general and artistic director. The company revealed that Mary Birnbaum will take over the position for Artistic Director Lawrence Edelson whose eight-year tenure ended with the 2022 season. She will be the 10th general director in the company’s history. In the new role, she will be tasked with producing the annual opera festival and {…}

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International Conductor’s Guild Elects New Officers and Board Members

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The International Conductor’s Guild (ICG), in collaboration with La Asociación Española de Directores de Orquesta (AESDO) and with the support of Berklee College of Music Valencia, held their 2023 International Conference in Valencia, Spain, in mid-January. ICG is a service organization focused on advancing the art and profession of conducting. Over 100 conductors attended the conference, and a new team of officers {…}