Obituary: English Baritone Adrian Clarke Dies Following Long Illness

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(Image Source: Royal Opera House) On September 10, 2020, baritone Adrian Clarke passed away, the cause of death is listed as a prolonged illness. Born in Northampton, Clarke studied at the Royal College of Music and the London Opera Centre. He made his debut with the Royal Opera in 1994, playing Sid in “La fanciulla del West,” and went on {…}

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The 30 Influential LGBTQIA+ Players In Opera

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Happy Pride! As we continue our pride celebration, we turn to the most influential LGBTQIA+ performers, administrators, directors, and others who have been influential in the opera world in shaping the conversation and boosting visibility. For this list, we honed in on the accomplishments of these individuals and the way they have used their voice to push diversity and education {…}

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Teatro al Fenice Announces Reopening Concert Series

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The Teatro la Fenice has announced four concerts for the month of June featuring the company’s orchestra and chorus. The company will present concerts live on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram with no audience. The theater will then reopen to the public in July. The first concert scheduled for June 18 will feature music by Antonio Vivaldi and Tomaso Albinoni. The {…}

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Donizetti Opera Festival & Teatro Alla Scala Among Winners of Premio della Critica Musicale ‘Franco Abbiati’

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(Credit: Gianfranco Rota) The Winners of the Premio della Critica Musicale “Franco Abbiati” have been announced. The award for best presentation of 2019 went to Mario Martone’s production of “Khovanshchina” at the Teatro alla Scala. The production was conducted by Valery Gergiev. The Special prize went to the Donizetti Opera Festival’s production of “L’Ange de Nisida” directed by Francesco Micheli. {…}

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Italy Extends Lockdown Affecting Performances at Teatro alla Scala & Teatro dell’Opera di Roma

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Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has extended the lockdown until May 3, resulting in the closure of all Italian theaters. Italy was originally expected to open on April 13 but due the coronavirus and the the fatality totaling 18,849, more than any other country, Conte decided to extend. He stated, extending for another three weeks is “a difficult but necessary {…}

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Michelle Bradley to Highlight Ars Lyrica Houston’s ‘A Star is Born’ Gala

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(Credit: Dario Acosta) Ars Lyrica Houston is set to showcase its virtual 2020 Spring Gala, “A Star is Born” on April 25, 2020. The event is aimed at supporting the company’s major Baroque opera productions, with the next one set for May 2021. The gala is set to honor legendary opera singer and teacher Lois Alba and will feature her {…}

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Teresa Romano & Rafael Davila to Headline Sarasota Opera’s ‘La Wally’

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(Credit: Millington) Sarasota Opera will present a fully staged version of Catalani’s “La Wally” starting on March 7, 2020. The production, which will include a total of six performances through March 22, 2020, will be the first in the U.S. in 30 years; the opera, which was written by Luigi Illica, has only been staged eight times in the U.S. {…}

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Teatro alla Scala Reschedules Aleksandra Kurzak’s Recital

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The Teatro alla Scala has rescheduled Aleksandra Kurzak’s recital. The company announced that the new date for the soprano’s recital would be on May 4, 2020. The Teatro alla Scala was forced to postpone the recital scheduled for Feb. 23, 2020 due to the spread of the coronavirus. The company announced this past weekend that “the Teatro alla Scala’s performances {…}

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Teatro alla Scala Suspends Performances due to Coronavirus

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The Teatro alla Scala in Milan has suspended all performances due to the Coronavirus. The theater stated via social media, “the Teatro alla Scala’s performances are suspended in relation to the spread of the coronavirus as a precautionary measure pending the provisions of the competent authorities.” The Teatro alla Scala is in the middle of a production of Verdi’s “Il {…}

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Obituary: English Baritone Adrian Clarke Dies Following Long Illness

The 30 Influential LGBTQIA+ Players In Opera

Teatro al Fenice Announces Reopening Concert Series

Donizetti Opera Festival & Teatro Alla Scala Among Winners of Premio della Critica Musicale ‘Franco Abbiati’

Italy Extends Lockdown Affecting Performances at Teatro alla Scala & Teatro dell’Opera di Roma

Michelle Bradley to Highlight Ars Lyrica Houston’s ‘A Star is Born’ Gala

Teresa Romano & Rafael Davila to Headline Sarasota Opera’s ‘La Wally’

Teatro alla Scala Reschedules Aleksandra Kurzak’s Recital

Teatro alla Scala Suspends Performances due to Coronavirus