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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Plácido Domingo, Joyce DiDonato, Aleksandra Kurzak, Anthony Roth Costanzo Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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We’re starting to see the world open up slowly in some countries and rapidly in others. But the performing arts world isn’t quite opening at the same pace with few organizations back in the full swing of things. As a result, streaming options are ever-prevalent. So as we move into the summer months, here is a look at what operas {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Juan Diego Flórez, Marilyn Horne, Joan Sutherland Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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With opera companies remain closed, there is still plenty of opera that will be streamed this week. Here are our recommendations for the week. Don Pasquale – New National Theatre Tokyo (NOW) For those interested in some comedy, there is no doubt that “Don Pasquale,” Donizetti’s greatest comedy, is the best offering this week. The cast is top-notch, led by {…}

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Royal Opera House Announces Major Cast Change for ‘Fidelio’

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(Credit: Bill Cooper / ROH) The Royal Opera House has announced cast changes for its upcoming performances of “Fidelio.” For the performance on March 3, 2020, Baritone Simon Neal has withdrawn from the role of Don Pizarro. In a press release, the company noted at the British artist was indisposed and was replaced by German baritone Michael Kupfer-Radecky as Don {…}

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Christine Goerke Will Not Make Bayreuth Festival Debut During Summer 2020

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(Credit: Arielle Doneson) The article has been edited since its original publication. Christine Goerke will no longer make her debut at the Bayreuth Festival in Wagner’s “Götterdämmerung” this summer. The company announced that due to personal reasons that will limit the soprano from long rehearsal periods, Goerke will no longer participate in the new production. Instead, Goerke will is now scheduled {…}

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Greer Grimsley Named Honorary Chair of Opera Naples Gala

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Famed opera star Greer Grimsley has been named Honorary Chair of the annual Opera Naples Gala. The announcement was made in January with the baritone set to be the Honorary Chair for the upcoming gala on Feb. 25, 2020. “It’s my pleasure to show my support of a young opera company like Opera Naples that is fast establishing a standout {…}

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Leonardo Capalbo Replaces Stefan Pop in Japan’s ‘Les Contes d’Hoffmann’

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Leonardo Capalbo will sing the title role in “Les Contes d’Hoffmann“ at the New National Theatre Tokyo replacing Stefan Pop. The company announced that Stefan Pop withdrew from the production and will be replaced by Capalbo. The American tenor was last seen in Japan in the same role on tour with L’Opéra de Lyon. Capalbo has also performed the role of {…}

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Hiromi Omura To Headline Portland Opera’s ‘Madama Butterfly’

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The Portland Opera will open its 2019-20 season with Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.” The production will feature the U.S. debut of acclaimed soprano Hiromi Omura in the title role. Ombre is one of today’s great interpreters as she has performed the work at the Opera Australia at the Sydney Opera House, the Latvian National Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, and The New National {…}

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Artist Profile: Mezzo Joyce DiDonato, A Modern Superstar

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Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato is a true American superstar. Born on Feb. 13, 1969 in Prairie Village, Kansas, the mezzo initially headed to Wichita State University to study vocal education. However, she became more interested in singing and performing and upon graduating in 1992, she headed the Academy of Vocal Arts which she followed up with enrollment in the Santa Fe {…}

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

Plácido Domingo, Joyce DiDonato, Aleksandra Kurzak, Anthony Roth Costanzo Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

Jonas Kaufmann, Juan Diego Flórez, Marilyn Horne, Joan Sutherland Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

Royal Opera House Announces Major Cast Change for ‘Fidelio’

Christine Goerke Will Not Make Bayreuth Festival Debut During Summer 2020

Greer Grimsley Named Honorary Chair of Opera Naples Gala

Leonardo Capalbo Replaces Stefan Pop in Japan’s ‘Les Contes d’Hoffmann’

Hiromi Omura To Headline Portland Opera’s ‘Madama Butterfly’

Artist Profile: Mezzo Joyce DiDonato, A Modern Superstar