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Opera History Flashbacks Pt. 3: The Year Was 2019

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Photo Credit: Opéra national du Rhin A multitude of operas are premiered every year, some of which never really get as publicly highlighted as they should. Often this is because other operas take the limelight, funds, and critical attention. Thus, in this three-month series, “Opera History Flashbacks,” we will be taking a look at three historically important years and the {…}

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Best of 2025: OperaWire’s Top 10 Performers of 2025

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It is time to wrap up the year and look back at our favorite moments and performers. After releasing our favorite performances of 2025 and showcasing our rising stars of the year, it’s time for OperaWire’s annual tradition of naming our top singers of the year, honoring the opera stars that had major, and in some cases, career-defining, years. So without further ado {…}

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Berkshire Opera Festival Announces Community Sing-Along for 2026

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Berkshire Opera Festival (BOF) has announced its third annual Community Sing-Along, a free event open to singers of all experience levels. The program, which is set to take place on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at 2 p.m., will be led by BOF Chorus Master Luca Antonucci. The Sing-Along features choruses by Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner, with music drawn from {…}

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Sydney Opera House Honors Victims of Bondi Beach Shooting

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(Image source: Instagram) In remembrance of the victims of the recent shooting at Bondi Beach, the Sydney Opera House has illuminated the largest sail of its landmark building with the image of a menorah. The projection follows a terrorist attack during a Chabad Hanukkah event, in which two gunmen opened fire, killing at least 15 people and injuring more than {…}

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UC Davis Releases Results of New Study on Music & Lighting

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(Photo credit: The Opera House) Findings from the new study, “How Can Lighting Enhance Your Perceptual Music Listening Experience?” suggests that lighting has a strong influence on people’s experience while listening to music. Seonghyuk Son, Jae Yong Suk, Kristina Knowles, and Dongwoo (Jason) Yeom found that indoor lighting of various hues so strongly influences listeners’ experiences that musical venues, health-care {…}

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Best of 2025: OperaWire’s Staff Selects Their Favorite Performances of the Year

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The New Year is upon us, which means it’s time to look back and reflect at what was and what will remain in our memories. As per usual, OperaWire has compiled the favorite performances of the year from many of our contributors. We won’t keep you waiting, here’s a look at the Staff Picks for the best performances of 2025. {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Metropolitan Opera 2025-26 Review: Porgy and Bess

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On December 2, 2025, the Metropolitan Opera delivered a ray of sunshine with a jubilant opening of Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess.” Last seen on the Met stage in their 2021 season, this year’s run featured new and returning artists who all came together for something as uplifting as it was exciting. In regard to James Robinson’s production, many of my {…}

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Donizetti Opera Festival 2025 Review: Caterina Cornaro

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(Photo: Studio UV – Fondazione Teatro Donizetti) At the beginning of the 1840s, Gaetano Donizetti was the most celebrated Italian opera composer in Europe. After conquering Paris with adaptations of his Italian successes and new works such as “La fille du régiment” and “La favorite,” his life unfolded in constant travel between the continent’s principal musical centers. He composed with {…}