Artist of the Week: Pretty Yende to Take New York Audiences By Storm in Two Productions

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Its rare to become an overnight sensation nowadays in the opera world. It takes years for some singers while others struggle to even get noticed and ink to obscurity. However, for Pretty Yende her career has taken a turn in places she least expected. This season the soprano is taking New York audiences by storm as she will sing two {…}

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Obituary: French Conductor Georges Prêtre Dies At The Age Of 92

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The Teatro alla Scala has announced that Georges Prêtre has died at the age of 92. The company released a statement that said, “Georges Prêtre, one of the greatest conductors of our time, had a fifty-year relationship with La Scala. He made his debut in 1966 conducting a legendary production of Gounod’s ‘Faust’ with Mirella Freni, Nicolai Gedda and Nicolai {…}

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Pretty Yende Performs ‘Una Voce Poco Fa’ on Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ [Video]

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Last night Pretty Yende made her debut on Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show.” The coloratura soprano performed the cavatina to Una voce poco fa” from Rossini’s “Il Barbiere Di Siviglia,” a role she is currently rehearsing at the Metropolitan Opera. The soprano performed alongside members of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra with Maurizio Benini conducting. Colbert introduced the soprano with the cover {…}

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Angela Gheorghiu and Ramon Vargas To Reunite For International Music Festival of Cesky Krumlov Opening Gala Concert

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Angela Gheorghiu and Ramon Vargas will reunite for the opening opera gala concert at the International Music Festival of Cesky Krumlov. The concert which will take place on July 3 will conducted by Leoš Svárovský and will feature the PKF – Prague Philharmonia, However, details of the concert have not been announced. Gheorghiu and Vargas have performed in many productions together, most {…}

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On This Day: 50 Facts About Piotr Beczala As He Turns 50

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Polish tenor Piotr Beczala was born on this day, December 28, exactly 50 years ago. In celebration of the tenor’s big day, Operawire shares 50 facts about the operatic superstar. Piotr Beczala was born on Dec. 28, 1966. He is from Czechowice-Dziedzice in southern Poland. He studied under Sena Jurinac in Switzerland. He is married to Katarzyna Beczała. Beczala is known for choosing his roles wisely {…}

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Artist of the Week: Johannes Martin Kränzle to Delight Munich Audiences on New Year’s Eve in Strauss’ ‘Die Fledermaus’

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Johannes Martin Kränzle is slowly becoming a recognized artist in the world of opera. After studying violin and composition for years, the baritone turned to opera and has not looked back ever since. Even after a setback from Bone Marrow Disease, Kränzle’s return to the stage has had critics raving. This week, with many artists taking a break, Kränzle will {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann’s Has Christmas Gift For Fans

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Opera fans are getting an early Christmas present from tenor Jonas Kaufmann. The German tenor sent out a message with a picture of him smiling. The message stated, “Dear Friends, once again I’d like to express my heartfelt thanks for your support, your empathy and loyalty during those difficult times I had to face during the last months. As you can {…}

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Weekend Preview (12/23-25) – International: Piotr Beczala and Nino Machaidze Celebrate the Holidays in Two Different Productions of “La Boheme’

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This weekend is a time to celebrate and to get into the Christmas spirit. And that is exactly what all the opera companies are doing. The weekend will see works by Mozart, Puccini, Humperdinck and Verdi presented. Many of the world’s most famous are on vacation but there are still stars ready to sing including Piotr Beczala, Rene Pape, Nino {…}

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Nadine Sierra to Be Featured in ‘Weihnachten in Bethlehem’ Concert

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On Dec. 24, soprano Nadine Sierra will be featured on the “Weihnachten in Bethlehem”concert on ZDF and ZDF.de. The German television channel’s annual program features traditional Christmas music performed in the historic Church of St. Catherine in Bethlehem. This marks the first time that Sierra is featured on the concert and on the broadcast, the soprano will be heard singing “Silent Night” {…}

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Artist of the Week: Pretty Yende to Take New York Audiences By Storm in Two Productions

Obituary: French Conductor Georges Prêtre Dies At The Age Of 92

Pretty Yende Performs ‘Una Voce Poco Fa’ on Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ [Video]

Angela Gheorghiu and Ramon Vargas To Reunite For International Music Festival of Cesky Krumlov Opening Gala Concert

On This Day: 50 Facts About Piotr Beczala As He Turns 50

Artist of the Week: Johannes Martin Kränzle to Delight Munich Audiences on New Year’s Eve in Strauss’ ‘Die Fledermaus’

Jonas Kaufmann’s Has Christmas Gift For Fans

Weekend Preview (12/23-25) – International: Piotr Beczala and Nino Machaidze Celebrate the Holidays in Two Different Productions of “La Boheme’

Nadine Sierra to Be Featured in ‘Weihnachten in Bethlehem’ Concert