The Athenians Opera Group Launches ‘The Paris Salon’ Concert Online

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The Athenians Opera Group has released a recording of a recent performance at Columbia University. The showcase features Michael Fennelly and soprano Megan Weston as they take on music by such composers Chopin, Liszt, Gounod, and Verdi while discussing Nineteenth-Century Paris Salons. The video was recorded on June 18, 2020. Weston has performed with such organizations as the Phoenicia International {…}

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Sondra Radvanovsky, Anita Rachvelishvili’s 2016 Performance Headlines Opéra de Paris’ Fête de la Musique Celebration

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The Opéra de Paris is set to celebrate the Fête de la Musique on June 21, 2020 by streaming a concert program featuring Sondra Radvanovsky, Aleksandrs Antonenko, and Anita Rachvelshvili. The performance, which dates from June 2016, features music from such operas as “Carmen,” “La Forza del Destino,” “Il Trovatore,” “Aida,” “Nabucco,” “Tosca,” “Norma,” and “La Traviata,” among others. Opéra {…}

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Alexander Neef Responds to French Media Reports Regarding Early Start to Opéra de Paris Tenure

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Alexander Neef has released a statement in response to recent media speculation out of France that the Canadian Opera Company’s OC General Director plans on exiting his role with the company ahead of July 2021. In a statement, Neef confirmed that no decision has been made on accelerating a departure date. He said, “I certainly did not anticipate Lissner’s early {…}

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Sonya Yoncheva, Anita Rachvelishvili, Michael Fabiano, Olga Peretyatko Headline Opéra de Paris’ Streaming Slate Through July

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The Opéra National de Paris has announced its streaming slate for the next month. Starting on Monday, May 25, the company will stream “Boris Godunov.” The opera stars Ildar Abdrazakov, Evdokia Malevskaya, Ruzan Mantashyan, Alexandra Durseneva, Maxim Paster, Boris Pinkhasovich, Ain Anger, Dmitry Golovnin, Evgeny Nikitin, and Peter Bronder. The Mussorgsky opera will stream until May 31, 2020. Then starting on June 1, audiences will get a {…}

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Opéra National de Paris Streaming ‘Don Pasquale’ Starring Nadine Sierra, Lawrence Brownlee

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(Credit: Vincent Pontet) The Opéra National de Paris is streaming its production of Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale” between May 11-17. The production, which is available on the company’s website or through CultureBox, stars soprano Nadine Sierra, Lawrence Brownlee, Florian Sempey, Michele Pertusi, and Frédéric Guieu. The work is conducted by Evelino Pidò and directed by Damiano Michieletto. “Michieletto has a touch {…}

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Opéra National de Paris General Director Cites 40 Million Euro Loss Due to Coronavirus

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The Opéra National de Paris will lose up to 40 million euros as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an interview with France Inter, Stéphane Lissner, the company’s general director mentioned a cumulative loss, noting that many plans for the 2020-21 season could be disrupted heavily as a result. In the interview, Lissner also mentioned that the protocols for {…}

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Stream ‘Carmen’ Starring Elina Garanca, Roberto Alagna From Opéra National de Paris This Week

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The Opéra National de Paris will be streaming a past performance of Bizet’s “Carmen” in a production by Calixto Bieito. The famed opera will be conducted by Bertrand de Billy with Roberto Alagna as Don José, Elina Garanca in the title role, and Maria Agresta as Micaëla. The stream is available between April 27 through May 3; only audiences in {…}

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Opéra National de Paris to Stream ‘Les Contes d’Hoffmann’ Starring Ermonela Jaho, Ramón Vargas

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(Credit: Guergana Damianova / OnP) The Opéra National de Paris will be streaming Offenbach’s “Les Contes d’Hoffmann” starting on April 20. This production stars Ramón Vargas in the title role with the likes of Ermonela Jaho, Stéphanie D’Oustrac, and Nadine Koutcher under the music direction of Phillipe Jordan. The opera is performed in the iconic production by Robert Carsen. The {…}

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Opéra de Paris to Launch ‘aria’ Website

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The Opéra de Paris is set to launch “aria,” a new mobile site, aimed at those who want to learn more about opera and the performing arts. The app, which is set to launch on April 9, 2020, was made with support from Huawei and its partner Keyrus. Per a press release, “aria” employs artificial intelligence to dialogue with users {…}

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The Athenians Opera Group Launches ‘The Paris Salon’ Concert Online

Sondra Radvanovsky, Anita Rachvelishvili’s 2016 Performance Headlines Opéra de Paris’ Fête de la Musique Celebration

Alexander Neef Responds to French Media Reports Regarding Early Start to Opéra de Paris Tenure

Sonya Yoncheva, Anita Rachvelishvili, Michael Fabiano, Olga Peretyatko Headline Opéra de Paris’ Streaming Slate Through July

Opéra National de Paris Streaming ‘Don Pasquale’ Starring Nadine Sierra, Lawrence Brownlee

Opéra National de Paris General Director Cites 40 Million Euro Loss Due to Coronavirus

Stream ‘Carmen’ Starring Elina Garanca, Roberto Alagna From Opéra National de Paris This Week

Opéra National de Paris to Stream ‘Les Contes d’Hoffmann’ Starring Ermonela Jaho, Ramón Vargas

Opéra de Paris to Launch ‘aria’ Website