Weekend Preview – International (9/22-24): Plácido Domingo, Thomas Hampson And Peter Mattei Headline Productions

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This weekend will be filled with new productions, an opening night in Zurich and, as always, many great stars. Austria Olga Peretyatko-Mariotti headlines “La Traviata” at the Vienna State Opera with Jean-François Borras and Paolo Rumetz. At the Volksoper, “Die Zauberflöte,” “Gypsy” and “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” will be shown this weekend. Belgium Anna Caterina Antonacci will sing her signature {…}

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Weekend Preview – International (9/15-17): Irina Lungu and Lawrence Brownlee Headline Liceu’s Opening Night

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This weekend, a number of productions continue runs all over the world with many of the biggest stars singing. Check out what companies have to offer. Austria At the Vienna State Opera, Carlos Álvarez and Dorothea Röschmann continue their run of “Le Nozze di Figaro” on Friday while on Sunday audiences get another chance at “Chowanschtschina” with Ferruccio Furlanetto. On Saturday, {…}

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5 Major Career Moments for Bass Nicolai Ghiaurov

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Bass Nicolai Ghiaurov, born on Sept. 13, 1929, developed a fantastic resume singing the roles of Verdi and those of Mussorsky. Born in Velingrad in Southern Bulgaria, his potent voice would become his signature and a fan-favorite for opera lovers the world over. His career is filled with a number of major moments, but in this piece, we will highlight {…}

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Maria Callas: The Live Recordings CD Review: A 42 Disc Box Set With Rare Gems & Wonderful Remasterings

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For years Warner Classics has remastered Maria Callas’ collections for opera lovers, releasing various sets that showcase the art of the legendary soprano. After releasing the complete studio recordings, Warner Classics returns with “Maria Callas: Live Remastered Recordings.” Ther 42-disc box set comes on the heels of the 40th anniversary of La Divina’s death and brings many of the soprano’s signature {…}

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CD / DVD Releases – Week of September 11: Maria Callas Dominates Week With Incredible 42+ CD Set

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We are not even going to beat around the bush here. This week’s releases come down to one artist – Maria Callas. Arguably THE singular most important opera singer of all time will get yet another re-release from Warner Classics, but with a major twist. The company is releasing a whopping 42-CD release of 20 complete operas, a Blu-Ray disc {…}

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The Career Milestones of Tenor Giuseppe Giacomini

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Through the mid-20th century, there were a number of major tenors dominating the opera scene, often pushing some truly incredible talents out of the main focus. While tenor Giuseppe Giacomini, born on Sept. 7, 1940, was never relegated to the sidelines, the greatness of his career might have been overshadowed by other legendary successes. Here is a look at the {…}

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Cecilia Bartoli May Return To New York

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Cecilia Bartoli may return to New York. According to a recent interview with the New York Times, the famed mezzo noted she wanted to return to the Big Apple. She said, “I hope to come back — it’s a long time now.” The mezzo-soprano last performed at the Metropolitan Opera in 1998 and gave 30 performances total over the course {…}

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Obituary: Canadian Soprano Irene Salemka McGillivray Dies At 86

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Renowned soprano Irene Salemka McGillivray has passed away at 86. The Canadian soprano died earlier on Sunday, August 27, 2017, in her home in Collingwood, Ontario. According to baritone Peter McGillivray, his aunt had been battling illness and dementia for many years. Born in small-town Manitoba, Salemka spent her formative years in Weyburn, Saskatchewan and Regina before becoming an international opera {…}

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Verdi, Verdi & Something Else: The Roles Krassimira Stoyanova & Sharon Sweet Both Sang

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Sharon Sweet and Krassimira Stoyanova. Two sopranos born on August 16 with rather different careers. The former was a well-known American dramatic soprano who took on a wide range of Italian and German repertoire, most prominently singing operas by Wagner and Verdi. The latter, a Bulgarian with a far lighter voice, has slowly dug into that very same dramatic repertoire, {…}

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Weekend Preview – International (9/22-24): Plácido Domingo, Thomas Hampson And Peter Mattei Headline Productions

Weekend Preview – International (9/15-17): Irina Lungu and Lawrence Brownlee Headline Liceu’s Opening Night

5 Major Career Moments for Bass Nicolai Ghiaurov

Maria Callas: The Live Recordings CD Review: A 42 Disc Box Set With Rare Gems & Wonderful Remasterings

CD / DVD Releases – Week of September 11: Maria Callas Dominates Week With Incredible 42+ CD Set

The Career Milestones of Tenor Giuseppe Giacomini

Cecilia Bartoli May Return To New York

Obituary: Canadian Soprano Irene Salemka McGillivray Dies At 86

Verdi, Verdi & Something Else: The Roles Krassimira Stoyanova & Sharon Sweet Both Sang