Interview: Sesto Quatrini On His Conducting Style & Career Ambitions

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Sesto Quatrini made his Italian debut, conducting Verdi’s “Un giorno di regno,” at the Festival della Valle d’Itria, July 20, 2017, a little over one year ago. Since then he has debuted at, amongst other venues, La Fenice and Verona. It has been a rapid rise for the young conductor who, at the age of 34, seems destined for the {…}

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Obituary: Puerto Rican Tenor Antonio Barasorda Dies At 72

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The Puerto Rican tenor Antonio Barasorda has died. Barasorda died on July 9, 2018, of a heart attack, a few days before he was to give a concert at the Puerto Rico conservatory. The tenor was being treated for a Colon tumor and was 72-years-old. The tenor first started his career performing such roles as Canio, Calaf, Dick Johnson, Radamés, {…}

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Gregory Kunde Encores At Arena Di Verona

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Gregory Kunde encored “Nessun Dorma” during is first “Turandot” at the Arena di Verona. The tenor, who was singing is first stage performance of Calaf, was asked to give an encore of the famous aria after receiving a huge ovation. The premiere performance starred Anna Pirozzi in the title role of Turandot, Vittoria Yeo as Liù and Giorgio Giuseppini as Timur. Daniel Oren conducted the production {…}

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Maria Agresta, René Barbera & Lisette Oropesa Lead Teatro Dell’Opera Di Roma

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The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma has announced its 2018-19 season featuring numerous new productions and a number of up and coming singers. New Productions The season opens with a new production of Verdi’s beloved “Rigoletto.” Daniele Gatti conducts the new production by Daniele Abbado. Ismael Jordi, Roberto Frontali, Lisette Oropesa, Riccardo Zanellato and Alisa Kolosova lead the illustrious cast of performers. Performance Dates: Dec. 2-18, 2018 Maria Agresta {…}

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Artist Profile: Giacomo Aragall, A Legendary Tenor

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Giacomo Aragall (or Jaume, as he was originally named) enjoyed a legendary career, even if his name is not always among the most recognized in the opera world. Born on June 6, 1939, he was singing from the age of nine onward. He made his debut at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in 1961-62 season and then went over to La {…}

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50th Anniversary of Tullio Serafin’s Death To Get Major Celebration

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It is now 50 years since the celebrated Italian conductor Tulio Serafin passed away. During an illustrious career that lasted over 70 years, he had a significant impact on the world of opera and on music in general. Probably he is now most clearly remembered for his association with the work of Maria Callas, and in particular their landmark recordings, {…}

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Q & A: Soprano Francesca Aspromonte On Her New CD, Singing Baroque Music & The Future

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This week Italian soprano, Francesca Aspromonte, a rising star in the early music scene, will see the release of her first solo CD, “Prologue.” At the age of only 27, she is standing on the threshold of a glittering career, with critics running out of adjectives to describe her performances. Aspromonte made her professional debut as La Musica in Monteverdi’s {…}

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How to Tune In For Glyndebourne Opera Cup 2018 Semifinals & Final

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The Glyndebourne Opera Cup is set to start on Thursday, March 22, 2018. The competition, in its debut year, will be showcased via Sky Arts and will be presented by Chris Addison and Danielle De Niese. Dame Janet Baker will be serving as the competition’s honorary president. Baker will be on the judging panel for the live final and will {…}

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Obituary: Conductor Jesús Lopez Cobos Dies, Age 78

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Famed conductor Jesus Lopez Cobos has passed away today, March 2, 2018, in the city of Berlin; the cause of death is given as complications due to cancer. Throughout his career, Cobos was music director with a number of prominent orchestras, such as the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, with which he would become their Conductor Emeritus; Deutsche Oper, where he served {…}

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Interview: Sesto Quatrini On His Conducting Style & Career Ambitions

Obituary: Puerto Rican Tenor Antonio Barasorda Dies At 72

Gregory Kunde Encores At Arena Di Verona

Maria Agresta, René Barbera & Lisette Oropesa Lead Teatro Dell’Opera Di Roma

Artist Profile: Giacomo Aragall, A Legendary Tenor

50th Anniversary of Tullio Serafin’s Death To Get Major Celebration

Q & A: Soprano Francesca Aspromonte On Her New CD, Singing Baroque Music & The Future

How to Tune In For Glyndebourne Opera Cup 2018 Semifinals & Final

Obituary: Conductor Jesús Lopez Cobos Dies, Age 78