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Rochester Philharmonic Announces Music Director Extension

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The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra has announced a three-year extension to Maestro Andreas Delfs. The conductor will now remain through the end of the 2028-2029 season. Delfs has earned a stellar reputation as one of the most respected conductors in the orchestra world and was appointed Music Director of RPO in January 2021. During his tenure, Delfs has reinvigorated the Rochester {…}

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Diego Matheuz Joins Intermusica for General Management

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Diego Matheuz has signed with Intermusica New York for worldwide general management. Matheuz is a rising conductor from Venezuela’s renowned El Sistema who has held distinguished positions, including Principal Conductor of Teatro La Fenice, Principal Conductor of the Seiji Ozawa Music Academy Orchestra in Tokyo, and Principal Guest Conductor of the Orchestra Mozart in Bologna, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and Simón {…}

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Macerata Opera Festival 2025 Review: Rigoletto

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(Photo: MOF Simoncini) The Macerata Opera Festival takes place at the outdoor Sferisterio Arena, constructed between 1823-1829, located next to the Porta Mercato gate and ancient walls of Macerata, Italy. The arena was originally built for the Italian national sport of pallone col bracciale which was popular for almost five centuries dating back to the 15th century. In 1921, the {…}

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Odesa National Academic Opera Announces New Opera Competition

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The Odesa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre has announced a new artistic project – the First International Opera Singers Competition “RECITAR CANTANDO” (“Acting through Singing”). The competition will be held for the first time in September 2025 in Odesa. The First International Opera Singers Competition RECITAR CANTANDO will be a unique platform for opera singers from various countries, offering effective {…}

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Cast Change: Lidia Fridman to Debut at Staatsoper Berlin in ‘Nabucco’

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(Credit: Natalia Mentugova) The Staatsoper Berlin has announced a cast change for “Nabucco.” The company said that Lidia Fridman will make her house debut, taking over the role of Abigaille in all performances, replacing Anastasia Bartoli, who was originally announced. Fridman has performed the role of Abigaille at the Teatro Dante Alighieri. She is well known for her Bel Canto {…}

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Damiano Michieletto’s ‘Primeravera’ Set for Toronto International Film Festival

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(Credit: TIFF) Damiano Michieletto’s debut film “Primavera” is set to make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The Italy-France co-production tells the story of a talented violinist, Cecilia, confined in an orphanage, who meets Vivaldi and becomes his student. Under his mentorship and through his music, she gains courage to break free from the life she was {…}

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CortinAteatro to Present ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’

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CortinAteatro is set to present Masgani’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” on August 2, 2025. The performance will be held at the Alexander Girardi Hall di Cortina and will be presented in collaboration with the Teatro La Fenice di Venezia. The opera will be directed by Bepi Morassi, and Francesco Rosa will conduct the Orchestra Regionale Filarmonia Veneta. Caterina Meldolesi will sing the {…}