Buenos Aires’ ‘Teatro Colón’ Named Most Important Opera House Worldwide

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The Teatro Colón of Buenos Aires is the most important opera house on the planet. At least that is what tourism website Travel 365 has asserted. Per the website, the theatre, which is at the heart of the Argentine City, is “a true monument of theatrical, lyrical and acoustic art, undoubtedly the best of all time.” Teatro Colón director María {…}

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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (10/19-21)

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It’s another week of discovery for OperaWire. Instead of the classic gems of the repertoire, this week we have opted to concentrate on companies presenting rare works as well as modern classics and a world premiere. Here is a look! Orfeo – Beijing Music Festival, China Fay Jueen Wang and Zou Shuang’s new immersive opera makes its world premiere in a {…}

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Artist Profile: Baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky, A Beloved & Greatly Remembered Artist

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In late 2017, the opera world suffered a great tragedy, when it lost baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky at the age 55. Hvorostovsky, born on Oct. 16, 1962, was born in Krasnoyarsk and grew up without much interaction with his parents, whose work consumed most of their time. He studied at the Krasnoyarsk School of Arts and would make his professional debut {…}

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Artist Profile: Francisco Araiza, One of Mexico’s Greatest Tenors

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Many Mexican tenors have managed successful careers in recent years. Francisco Araiza was among the most influential. Born in Mexico City on Oct. 4, 1950, Araiza was the song of a tenor and seemed well on his way to an early music education. He studied voice while studying business administration and made the switch completely under the encouragement of soprano {…}

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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (9/7-9)

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Numerous seasons open this week that will include some of the top singers in the world. The weekend will include numerous classics as well as a musical and a rarely-performed gem. Der Freischutz – Vienna State Opera, Austria In its opening weekend, the Vienna State Opera will present three different operas, but OperaWire recommends this Weber rarity which is set {…}

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Innsbruck Early Music Festival 2018 Review: Gli Amore d’Apollo e Dafne

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One of the highlights of the Innsbruck Early Music Festival is the “Cesti Competion,” for singers specialising in the baroque repertoire. Now in its ninth year, one of the prizes on offer for the contestants who qualify for the final round is the opportunity to sing in an opera at the following year’s festival. It is presented as “Barockoper: Jung,” {…}

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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (8/24-26)

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As festival season comes to an end, a number of classics will be presented. The weekend will also see a historic performance for legendary opera singer Plácido Domingo. Here is a look at what you need to see this weekend. Les Pêcheurs de Perles – Salzburg Festival, Austria Plácido Domingo makes history this weekend as he takes on his 150th role {…}

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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (8/17-19)

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Festival season continues while some of the bigger opera companies start to open up in time for the fall showcase. This weekend will feature some acclaimed stars as well as a world premiere and a rarely performed work. Here is what we recommend. Aida – Opera Australia, Australia Natalie Aroyan, Riccardo Massi, and Milijana Nikolic star in Verdi’s epic classic. {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

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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Buenos Aires’ ‘Teatro Colón’ Named Most Important Opera House Worldwide

Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (10/19-21)

Artist Profile: Baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky, A Beloved & Greatly Remembered Artist

Artist Profile: Francisco Araiza, One of Mexico’s Greatest Tenors

Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (9/7-9)

Innsbruck Early Music Festival 2018 Review: Gli Amore d’Apollo e Dafne

Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (8/24-26)

Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (8/17-19)

Interview: Sesto Quatrini On His Conducting Style & Career Ambitions