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Teatro Nacional de Sao Carlos Reopens with ‘Rusalka’

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The Teatro Nacional de Sao Carlo in Lisbon will reopen its theater with Dvořák’s “Rusalka.” The production will star Dora Rodrigues in the title role, Peter Wedd as the Prince, Thomas Mayer as Vodník, Maria Luísa de Freitas as  Ježibaba, and Susana Vieira as Foreign Princess. Performances will be held on April 30, May 2, and 4, 2021 for a limited {…}
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Italian Government Announces Limited Reopening on April 26

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(Credit: Maggio Musicale Fiorentino official website) The cabinet of Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has adopted a new decree that will allow limited reopenings in the yellow zones of the country’s COVID-19 color-code system. The decree only applies to the low risk yellow zones. Theaters and opera houses will be allowed to reopen with a maximum of 50% capacity or {…}
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Maggio Musicale Fiorentino to Reopen with Stravinsky & ‘Adriana Lecouvreur’

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The Maggio Musicale di Fiorentino is set to reopen on April 26. The theater will reopen to the public with a concert conducted by Daniele Gatti on April 26 and will be followed by the premiere of “Adriana Lecouvreur” on April 27, 2021. Gatti will conduct an all-Stravinsky program while “Adriana Lecouvreur” will star Maria Jose Siri, Martin Muehle, Nicola {…}
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Obituary: Welsh Baritone Eric Roberts Dies

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Welsh baritone Eric Roberts has died. The baritone began his singing career studying Fine Arts at Manchester University before gaining a scholarship to study singing at the Royal Manchester College of Music. He made his professional debut as Papageno in “The Magic Flute” with the Welsh National Opera and returned as Guglielmo in “Così fan tutte.” He would also perform {…}
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Elīna Garanča, Michelle Johnson, Saioa Hernandez, Benjamin Bernheim, Marina Rebeka Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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There are a lot of unique experiences to be had via streaming in the opera world this week and we’re excited to share our top 10 choices. A star soprano. Rising opera stars. The future of opera. A new work filmed in a major museum. Lots of Verdi and Mozart. All of these and more are on offer. So let’s {…}
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Francesca Dotto & Fabio Sartori Highlight Venice Celebration

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The Teatro la Fenice will celebrate the city of Venice on March 25 with a concert presented on Rai 2. During the concert, President Sergio Mattarella will salute the city and will showcase the story of Venice narrated by Alessio Boni. The orchestra and chorus of the Teatro la Fenice will be conducted by Renato Palumbo and soloists will include {…}
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Glyndebourne Announces New Conductor for ‘Il Turco in Italia’

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(Credit: Fabrizio-Sansoni) Glyndebourne has announced a major change for its upcoming production of “Il Turco in Italia.” The Rossini opera will now be conducted by Sesto Quatrini, who will make both his Glyndebourne and UK debuts. The conductor will replace Giancarlo Andretta, who is unable to conduct due to COVID-19 quarantine restrictions relating to international travel to the UK. Quatrini, {…}
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Venice Music Biennale Announces Award of Golden Lion to Composer Kaija Saariaho and Silver Lion to Neue Vocalsolisten

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Venice Music Biennale’s new Artistic Director, Lucia Ronchetti, has selected composer Kaija Saariaho as the winner of the Golden Lion (Leone d’oro). Ronchetti chose Saariaho for her breadth of work for voice, vocal ensemble, choir, and the originality of her vocal compositions. Her piece “Oltra mar” (“Across the sea”), composed in 1999 and written for choir and orchestra, is considered {…}

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