Retrospective: Famous Sopranos to Take On Gounod’s ‘Romeo et Juliette’ At The Metropolitan Opera

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On Dec. 31 Diana Damrau will make her role debut as Juliette in Gounod’s “Romeo et Juliette” in a special New Year’s Eve gala at the Metropolitan Opera. The occasion will also mark the premiere of Bartlett Sher’s acclaimed staging from the Salzburg Festival. With such a momentous occasion Operawire takes a look at past Juliettes who have graced the {…}

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5 Family-Friendly Operas to Watch Over the Holiday Break

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The holidays are upon us and most will be together to celebrate them. There will a lot of downtime and this will give families a chance to catch up on movies or simply relax and listen to some great music. For families interested in enjoying an opera together, the following is a list of works that family and holiday friendly {…}

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8 Famous Opera Stars Involved in Major Humanitarian Causes

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Rolando Villazon recently announced that he had helped raise over $5,000 in supporting USA for UNHCR and the aid it is providing for refugees. Humanitarian efforts in the world of opera are not new and there have been many other major singers like Villazon that have or continue to contribute to great causes. The following is a look at some {…}

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17 Anticipated New Opera Productions to See in 2017

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This year is coming to a close and after having looked back at some of the milestones certain stars made this year, it is time to look at 2017. There is so much to look forward to as many of the greatest stars will take on new roles while other will reprise signature roles in new productions with star-studded casts. {…}

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13 Recommended Opera CD and DVDs That Will Make Great Holiday Gifts

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Are you finished with your holiday shopping? Are you stuck and have no ideas on what to buy? OperaWire has compiled a list of some of the best new releases from 2016 that will make for a great gift. CDS Anna Netrebko’s New Recordings Two of the best recordings this year are from Anna Netrebko. Her new Verismo album features some of {…}

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Ailyn Perez to Make Her Lyric Opera of Chicago Debut at Placido Domingo Gala

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Ailyn Perez will maker her Lyric Opera of Chicago debut on March 9 in a special one night gala celebrating Placido Domingo. The soprano will join Domingo in Act two of Verdi’s “La Traviata,” a role she has been acclaimed for all over the world. In the second part of the gala Perez will join Domingo for popular arias and {…}

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Best of 2016: 11 Singers Who Defied Possibilities and Created the Most Memorable Moments of 2016!

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Every year has a share of rising and breakout stars as well as opera singers who solidify or take their careers in new directions. Others make important debuts or create roles that audiences would have never expected and conquer. This is what makes a performer stick in an audience’s mind for the whole year. For this year OperaWire has put {…}

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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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STAGE+ Celebrates World Opera Day with New Android App

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In celebration of World Opera Day, Deutsche Grammophon has announced that its streaming service STAGE+ is now available for Android users. On World Opera Day (Oct. 25), subscribers are invited to engage with “STAGE+ celebrates World Opera Day.” On this day, streaming events offered free of charge include Pretty Yende and Nadine Sierra in Concert from the Philharmonie de Paris, {…}

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Retrospective: Famous Sopranos to Take On Gounod’s ‘Romeo et Juliette’ At The Metropolitan Opera

5 Family-Friendly Operas to Watch Over the Holiday Break

8 Famous Opera Stars Involved in Major Humanitarian Causes

17 Anticipated New Opera Productions to See in 2017

13 Recommended Opera CD and DVDs That Will Make Great Holiday Gifts

Ailyn Perez to Make Her Lyric Opera of Chicago Debut at Placido Domingo Gala

Best of 2016: 11 Singers Who Defied Possibilities and Created the Most Memorable Moments of 2016!

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

STAGE+ Celebrates World Opera Day with New Android App