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Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Jessica Pratt Explores the Great Challenges & Pleasures of ‘Lucia Di Lammermoor’s’ Mad Scene

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“Lucia di Lammermoor” is one of the important canonical works and most divas are measured by their abilities to manage the great challenges of this bel canto opera. One of the foremost performers of the opera today is Australian soprano Jessica Pratt, who has sung the work in over 20 productions and 80 performances with such companies as Teatro alla {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Teatro Maggio Musicale Fiorentino 2017-18 Review – Alceste: Nino Surguladze Has Solid Night in Sweet Revival of Gluck Opera

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It was in 1951 that the Italian director Pier Luigi Pizzi began working in the theatre, and now, incredibly, at the age of 87, and over 65 years later, he is still going strong. Returning to Florence’s Teatro Maggio Musicale for a reprise of a production of Gluck’s “Alceste,” which he originally staged in 2015 at Venice’s La Fenice, Pizzi {…}

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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (12/29-30): Let The New Year’s Eve Galas Begin

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It’s the final the week of the year and that means many companies are off. But there are many New Year’s Galas to keep track of. Here are just a few! Die Fledermaus – Vienna State Opera, Austria The Vienna State Opera continues its tradition as it rings the New Year with its classic production of “Die Fledermaus” with Michael Schade {…}

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Weekend Preview – International (10/20-22): Bilbao Opens New ‘I Masnadieri’ While The Scottish Opera Inaugerates ‘La Traviata’

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Opera season continues in full circle with many of the leading companies bringing some of the top stars and showcasing favorite works. Australia  Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov continue their tour in Australia, performing in Auckland. Austria  The Vienna State Opera kicks off its weekend with “The Gambler” starring Dmitry Ulyanov, Elena Guseva, Misha Didyk, Linda Watson, Thomas Ebenstein, Elena Maximova, {…}

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Weekend Preview – International (10/13-10/15): Angela Gheorghiu Highlights A New Production of ‘Adriana Lecouvreur’ & Virginia Tola Highlights Rome’s ‘Tosca’

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It’s another weekend filled with some of the greatest stars and some popular titles. Austria  The Vienna State Opera kicks off its weekend with “Don Giovanni” starring Adam Plachetka, Irina Lungu, Benjamin Bruns, Dorothea Röschmann and Robert Gleadow and will be followed by “The Gambler” with Dmitry Ulyanov, Elena Guseva, Misha Didyk, Linda Watson, Thomas Ebenstein, Elena Maximova, and Morten Frank Larsen. {…}

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Mariella Devia Says Goodbye To ‘Lucrezia Borgia’

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Mariella Devia has said goodbye to her “Lucrezia Borgia.” After decades of singing the difficult Bel Canto role for decades, the soprano sang her final “Lucrezia” in La Coruña on Sept. 23. The performance marked Devia’s 35th anniversary since her debut in Galicia. It also marked the first time the opera was being performed at the Teatro Colon in La Coruna. {…}

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Weekend Preview – International (9/22-24): Plácido Domingo, Thomas Hampson And Peter Mattei Headline Productions

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This weekend will be filled with new productions, an opening night in Zurich and, as always, many great stars. Austria  Olga Peretyatko-Mariotti headlines “La Traviata” at the Vienna State Opera with Jean-François Borras and Paolo Rumetz. At the Volksoper, “Die Zauberflöte,” “Gypsy” and “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” will be shown this weekend. Belgium  Anna Caterina Antonacci will sing her signature {…}

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Richard Tucker Music Foundation Announces Lineup for Annual Gala

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Single tickets have gone on sale for the Richard Tucker Music Foundation’s annual gala concert on Dec. 10. This is its second season back home at Carnegie Hall after spending more than 25 years at Lincoln Center. Nadine Sierra, winner of the 2017 Richard Tucker Award, will be joined onstage by past winners as they perform works from Handel, Verdi, Donizetti, {…}

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Weekend Preview – International (9/15-17): Irina Lungu and Lawrence Brownlee Headline Liceu’s Opening Night

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This weekend, a number of productions continue runs all over the world with many of the biggest stars singing. Check out what companies have to offer. Austria  At the Vienna State Opera, Carlos Álvarez and Dorothea Röschmann continue their run of “Le Nozze di Figaro” on Friday while on Sunday audiences get another chance at “Chowanschtschina” with Ferruccio Furlanetto. On Saturday, {…}