Christian Van Horn, Adela Zaharia & Nicole Car Headline Opéra National de Paris’ ‘Don Giovanni’

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(Credit: Bayerische Staatsoper official website / Deutsche Oper am Rhein official website / Yan Bleney) Opéra National de Paris has announced an upcoming production of Mozart and Da Ponte’s “Don Giovanni.” The opera opens on Feb. 1, and runs through March 11, 2022, for a total of 13 performances. The famed work will be headlined by Christian Van Horn in {…}

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Opéra National de Paris to Present ‘Concert des artists de l’Académie’

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The Opéra National de Paris will present “Concert des artists de l’Académie” at the Palais Garnier on Jan. 20, 2022. The program will be dedicated to the operas of Mozart. Kicking off the program will be Kiup Lee, Alexander Ivanov, Niall Anderson in a trio from “Così fan tutte” followed by Fernando Escalona taking on music from Mitridate. Marine Chagnon {…}

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Opéra National de Paris Warns Spectators of Possible Cancellations

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(Credit: © Marc Walter / OnP) The Opéra National de Paris has warned its audiences to regularly consult the company’s official website because of the complicated epidemiological situation. France has logged new 91,608 COVID-19 cases on Dec. 22., thus setting a new pandemic record. “In the current health context, ensuring that performances are maintained is a daily challenge. Rest assured {…}

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Opéra National de Paris & Gran Teatre del Liceu Postpone Historic Joint Project Until 2022-23 Season

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(Credit: Gran Teatre del Liceu official website) The Opéra National de Paris and Gran Teatre del Liceu have announced that they have been forced to postpone the first joint project scheduled for the 2021-22 season. The decision comes on the heels of a drastic increase of COVID-19 cases throughout Europe due to new Omicron variant. The two institutions have agreed {…}

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Aigul Akhmetshina to Perform in ‘Il Barbiere di Siviglia’ at Opéra National de Paris

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(Credit: Andrey Uspensky) Opéra National de Paris has announced that mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina will perform the role of Rosina in Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” for the performances between May 30 – June 10, 2022. Akhmetshina joins a cast that includes René Barbera in the role of Count Almaviva, Renato Girolami as Bartolo, Alex Esposito as Don Basilio, Katherine Broderick {…}

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Q & A: Sydney Mancasola on French Opera, Big Paris Break & COVID-19

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(Credit: ©Barbara Anmüller) “Comedy today, tragedy tomorrow.” American soprano Sydney Mancasola uttered these words before going to the stage at the Adelaide Festival on March 13 2020, in the role of Bess in opera “Breaking the Waves.” The opera had a second performance on March 15, and at that time the coronavirus pandemic already begun its deadly march across Europe {…}

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Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Change for ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’

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The Opéra de Paris has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The company noted that Ildebrando d’Arcangelo has withdrawn from the role of Figaro. As a result, Adam Palka will sing the title role. Palka has performed at the Warsaw Grand Theatre, Baltic Opera, and Deutsche Oper Berlin. He was a Zurich Opera Studio {…}

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Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Changes for ‘L’Elisir d’Amore’

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Opéra de Paris has announced cast changes for its production of Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore.” The company noted that Sydney Mancasola is currently ill and will not be able to sing the performances on Oct. 16, 21, 24, and 27, 2021. As a result, the role of Adina will be performed by Mané Galoyan on October, 16, Pretty Yende on October {…}

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Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Change for ‘Turandot’

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The Opéra de Paris has announced a cast change for its upcoming revival of “Turandot.” The company noted that Adrian Timpau withdrew from production in the role of Ping. As a result, Mattia Olivieri will take over the role. Olivieri has performed at the Teatro Massimo di Palermo, Teatro del Maggio Musciale, Royal Opera House, Teatro Real de Madrid, and Bayerische {…}

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Christian Van Horn, Adela Zaharia & Nicole Car Headline Opéra National de Paris’ ‘Don Giovanni’

Opéra National de Paris to Present ‘Concert des artists de l’Académie’

Opéra National de Paris Warns Spectators of Possible Cancellations

Opéra National de Paris & Gran Teatre del Liceu Postpone Historic Joint Project Until 2022-23 Season

Aigul Akhmetshina to Perform in ‘Il Barbiere di Siviglia’ at Opéra National de Paris

Q & A: Sydney Mancasola on French Opera, Big Paris Break & COVID-19

Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Change for ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’

Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Changes for ‘L’Elisir d’Amore’

Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Change for ‘Turandot’