Teatro dell’Opera di Roma 2018-19 Review: The Fiery Angel

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(Photo: Yasuko Kageyama-Teatro dell’Opera di Rome) Sergei Prokofiev finished his opera, “The Fiery Angel” in late 1927, and missed the deadline for its inclusion in the Stadtische Oper, Berlin’s 1927-28 season, leading to the cancelation of the contract. An abridged concert performance was given in 1928 in Paris, but Prokofiev was disappointed by its critical reception. Although there was tentative {…}

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Francesco Meli & Javier Camarena Headline Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – International

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This weekend showcases popular works with one dominating Spain. There is a popular zarzuela with two important rising stars and the start of a new season. Check it out. La Traviata – Teatro Cafam, Colombia The Fundación Arte Lírico en Coproducción con el Ministerio de Cultura de España will begin a four-week long season of opera and Zarzuela. Verdi’s masterpiece {…}

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Artist Of The Week: Ekaterina Bakanova

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Ekaterina Bakanova is one of today’s rising stars, performing some of the most demanding roles in the lyric repertoire and making important house debuts around the world. In the past few years, she has steadily conquered such houses as the Royal Opera House, Semperoper Dresden, Wexford Opera Festival, Teatro La Fenice, and Teatro Regio di Torino. This week she will {…}

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Q & A: Tenor Airam Hernández On ‘Caruso a Cuba’ & His Upcoming Role Debut As Fenton In ‘Falstaff’

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Earlier this season, Spanish tenor Airam Hernández took on the role of legendary tenor Enrico Caruso in the world premiere of Dutch composer Micha Hamel’s new opera “Caruso a Cuba.” Following his success in Amsterdam, the tenor will make his highly anticipated U.S. debut and role debut with the Dallas Opera as Fenton in Lee Blakely’s production of Verdi’s beloved comedy “Falstaff.” Hernández recently spoke with OperaWire about his {…}

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Lorenzo Viotti Is Dutch National Opera’s Next Chief Conductor

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Lorenzo Viotti has been named the next chief conductor of the Netherlands Philharmonic Opera and Dutch National Opera. The 29-year-old Swiss maestro, who is the son of the late conductor Marcello Viotti, will take over the position currently occupied by Marc Albrecht; Albrecht is set to step down in after the 2019-20 season. Viotti has performed all around the world {…}

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Artist Profile: Mezzo-Soprano Florence Quivar, a Champion Of All Music

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Mezzo-soprano Florence Quivar was born on March 3, 1944 and would become “one of the most prominent singers of her generation.” Music became a part of her life early on as her mother was a piano and voice teacher who formed the gospel group “Harmonic Choraliers.” The young mezzo would learn piano and voice and sang solos in church by {…}

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J’Nai Bridges, Brenda Rae & The Six Exciting Debuts Of the Met Opera’s 2019-20 Season

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One of the most exciting aspects of a new season is the fact that audiences will get an opportunity to encounter new and exciting artists for the very first time. This is also the case at the Metropolitan Opera, which will feature a plethora of debuts in numerous major productions. Here is a look at six stars that we are {…}

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Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – International (2/8-10)

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This weekend’s international roundup of must watch opera features a plethora of rare works and two repertory staples in unique productions. Here is a look at our top recommendations, in order by company. L’Enigma di Lea – Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona Composer Benet Casablancas and librettist Rafael Argullol’s work will get its world premiere in Barcelona on Saturday with {…}

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Wexford Festival Opera No Longer Performing ‘Der Freischütz’ In 2019

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The Wexford Festival has made some changes to its 2019 slate. At the 2018, the festival noted that it would be showcasing “Der Freischütz,” “Adina” and “Don Quichotte” as the major works to lead the event. However, a recent press release, issued on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, has stated that the festival will not perform the Carlo Maria von Weber {…}

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Teatro dell’Opera di Roma 2018-19 Review: The Fiery Angel

Francesco Meli & Javier Camarena Headline Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – International

Artist Of The Week: Ekaterina Bakanova

Q & A: Tenor Airam Hernández On ‘Caruso a Cuba’ & His Upcoming Role Debut As Fenton In ‘Falstaff’

Lorenzo Viotti Is Dutch National Opera’s Next Chief Conductor

Artist Profile: Mezzo-Soprano Florence Quivar, a Champion Of All Music

J’Nai Bridges, Brenda Rae & The Six Exciting Debuts Of the Met Opera’s 2019-20 Season

Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – International (2/8-10)

Wexford Festival Opera No Longer Performing ‘Der Freischütz’ In 2019