Bryn Terfel, Ailyn Pérez, Juan Diego Flórez, Lisette Oropesa, Elīna Garanča, Roberto Alagna Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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Get ready for another exciting and unique week of operatic experiences. From streams of some of the greatest repertory staples to arguably the biggest online gala experience of 2020 and a reimaging of a holiday classic, this week’s streaming options are sure to please all kinds of opera fans around the world. Falstaff – Bayerische Staatsoper (NOW) For those seeking {…}

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Iestyn Davies, Carolyn Sampson, I Fagiolini Headline Christmas at Cadogan 2020 Slate

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UK-based Christmas at Cadogan is set to return in 2020 with a number of unique socially-distanced and virtual events. For the purposes of this article, we will focus on opera and choral events. Please note that not all performances are live or streamed (we will state “Streaming Date” under performances that can be viewed virtually and “Performance Date” for those {…}

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Susanna Phillips, John Holiday Headline Boston Baroque ‘Giulio Cesare’ Stream

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Boston Baroque has released its 2017 production of “Giulio Cesare” on its streaming service. The opera will be available for free over the next 30 days. The production stars Lawrence Zazzo in the title role with Susanna Phillips as Cleopatra. John Holiday stars as Tolomeo with mezzo-soprano Ann McMahon Quintero as Cornelia, Jennifer Rivera as Sesto, and music director Martin {…}

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Obituary: Soprano Erin Wall Dies at 44

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(Credit: Kristin Hoebermann) Erin Wall, one of the world’s leading sopranos, has died at the age of 44, after a long illness. Bewitching audiences with her beautiful voice, theatrical prowess and huge repertoire, Wall swiftly conquered major world operatic stages, including The Metropolitan Opera House, Teatro alla Scala, Wiener Staatsoper, Opéra National de Paris, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Canadian Opera {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Jonas Kaufmann, Margaret Marshall & Handel Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences will be able to stream a summer concert, a legend’s unreleased recordings, and a world premiere piece. These are the latest albums that OperaWire recommends. Summer Night Concert 2020: Vienna Philharmonic with Valery Gergiev & Jonas Kaufmann Sony Classical will release this year’s Summer Night Concert 2020 with the Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by Valery Gergiev with tenor Jonas Kaufmann as soloist. The concert will {…}

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Q & A: Martin Muehle on Brazilian Music, Favorite Roles And COVID-19

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(Credit: Simon Pauly) “The music is giving me what I need. Music has always given me what I needed in my life.” When the COVID-19 hurricane struck humanity in full force in March, tenor Martin Muehle was about to begin rehearsals for the supernatural opera “The Queen of Spades” at the Deutsche Oper Berlin. At that moment it was obvious {…}

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Obituary: Irish Bass Paschal Allen Dies of Covid-19

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In early April, Paschal Allen died in the city of London due to Covid-19. Throughout his career, he toured extensively through Europe and Australia and sang with the Royal Opera House for 15 years. Born in Armagh, Ireland, Allen sang treble in the local Catholic cathedral choir, and at the age of 19 performed the leading role in a local {…}

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Anna Caterina Antonacci, Francesco Meli & Giuliana Gianfaldoni Highlight Teatro Grande di Brescia’s 2020 Fall Season

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The Teatro Grande di Brescia in Northern Italy has announced its 2020 fall season. The season opens with Handel’s “Messiah” in Mozart’s famed revision with Marigona Qerkezi, Chiara Tirotta, Didier Pieri, and Andrea Patucelli. Massimo Fiocchi Malaspina conducts. Performance Date: Sept. 29, 2020 The season will continue with #2021DESTINAZIONETAURIDE featuring music by Gluck with Anna Caterina Antonacci, Mert Süngü, and Bruno Taddia. The evening will feature {…}

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Wendy Bryn Harmer, Susanna Phillips Headline Boston Baroque Virtual 2020-21 Season

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Boston Baroque has unveiled a brand new 2020-21 virtual season, which will include the online launch of monthly releases from the company’s archives. It all starts on Sept. 15 with Beethoven’s “Fidelio” starring Wendy Bryn Harmer. In October, the company will release Biber’s “The Mystery Sonatas” with November’s release focusing on Handel’s “Giulio Cesare,” starring Susanna Phillips. Handel’s “Messiah” will {…}

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Bryn Terfel, Ailyn Pérez, Juan Diego Flórez, Lisette Oropesa, Elīna Garanča, Roberto Alagna Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

Iestyn Davies, Carolyn Sampson, I Fagiolini Headline Christmas at Cadogan 2020 Slate

Susanna Phillips, John Holiday Headline Boston Baroque ‘Giulio Cesare’ Stream

Obituary: Soprano Erin Wall Dies at 44

Jonas Kaufmann, Margaret Marshall & Handel Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Q & A: Martin Muehle on Brazilian Music, Favorite Roles And COVID-19

Obituary: Irish Bass Paschal Allen Dies of Covid-19

Anna Caterina Antonacci, Francesco Meli & Giuliana Gianfaldoni Highlight Teatro Grande di Brescia’s 2020 Fall Season

Wendy Bryn Harmer, Susanna Phillips Headline Boston Baroque Virtual 2020-21 Season