Mahler Chamber Orchestra Announces Conductor Change for Britten/Schubert Concert

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(Credit: © Andreas Hechenberger) The Mahler Chamber Orchestra has announced a conductor change for its Nov. 6 & 7 concerts. The orchestra revealed that conductor Joana Mallwitz has canceled the concert for health reasons. As a result, Christoph Koncz will conduct. Konz has conducted the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Philharmonia Orchestra London, Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal and Hong Kong {…}

Editorials, Reviews

Criticism on Fridays: The Italian Theatres Reopen

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(Photo: Finn Hackshaw) Every Friday, Polina Lyapustina delivers a short essay on some of the most essential topics in the industry with the intent of establishing a dialogue about the opera world and its future. Last week, like many people in Italy, I wondered if the country would switch to a yellow zone and public events and outdoor cafes would be allowed {…}

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David Beucher & Magda Beucher Announce Opera Music Video Series

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Tenor David Beucher and soprano Magda Beucher have announced a series of music videos for different operatic duets. The couple, who was left out of work due to the pandemic, decided to create the independent project and released the first music for Offenbach’s “Barcarolle” on Oc. 4. The second will be “Libiamo” from Verdi’s “La Traviata.” In a statement, the {…}

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A Comprehensive List of All Opera Companies Offering Free Streaming Services Right Now

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(Credit: Met Opera) ***UPDATE: Opera America has released a comprehensive database of all streaming options from around the world with more details about schedules and offerings. We highly recommend you check it out here. There are a lot of opera companies currently offering up streaming services for opera lovers around the world. While we have published individual pieces over the {…}

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The Staged Opera Performances of Andrea Bocelli

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Andrea Bocelli, born on Sept. 22, 1958, is one of the most famous tenors in the world, his fan base rivaling and quite possibly surpassing that of some of opera’s greatest artists. To put it succinctly, he has known how to balance the fine line between classical and popular music. Because of Bocelli’s blindness, a challenge that he has had {…}

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Mahler Chamber Orchestra Announces Conductor Change for Britten/Schubert Concert

Criticism on Fridays: The Italian Theatres Reopen

David Beucher & Magda Beucher Announce Opera Music Video Series

A Comprehensive List of All Opera Companies Offering Free Streaming Services Right Now

The Staged Opera Performances of Andrea Bocelli