‘Don Carlo’ Or ‘Don Carlos’ – What is the Best Version of Verdi’s Titanic Masterwork?

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Verdi’s “Don Carlo” makes its return to La Scala for the first time in decades in its five act version. For many this is the best version of the opera, but the bottom line is that there is no such thing as a real version of the opera with differing versions having different strengths. The work premiered in 1867. Heavy {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Childhood Sweetheart – Maria Katzarava’s Life-Long Love Affair With Opera [Exclusive]

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The union between an opera singer and his or her craft is a love story, many of which come in two variations. The first origin story is like most love stories, a chance encounter on their way into adulthood. Their first love was some other profession or dream that, like many first loves, never quite came to fruition. Such has {…}

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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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CD/DVD Releases -Week of Jan. 9: Renee Fleming Has The Perfect Way to Ring In The Year

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After a week of no real releases, the Opera world is back in flux and this week will see a number of anticipated titles including DVDs and an album by Renee Fleming. Rene Fleming returns The People’s Diva is releasing her first solo album in three years. After taking a break from the studio Fleming is back with a unique {…}

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Marek Janowski to Replace Riccardo Chailly in Verdi Requiem

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Riccardo Chailly has cancelled performances of the Verdi Requiem due to illness. The Italian conductor was scheduled to conduct three performances of the piece. Marek Janowski will now take over the run which is set to star soprano Maria Jose Siri and mezzo soprano Daniela Barcellona. Tenor Roberto Arnica will also join them alongside bass. Riccardo Zanellato. The Rundfunkchor Berlin will also perform {…}

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Weekend Preview – International (1/6- 1/8): Marco Berti Debuts ‘Otello’ at Hamburg As Brian Jagde Makes Munich Debut

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This weekend a number of companies will remain on holiday breaks while many major theaters will feature great opera and great singers such as Juan Diego Florez, Brian Jagde, Renee Fleming and Marco Berti. Austria Strauss’ “Die Fledermaus” will be performed at the Vienna State Opera on Friday evening followed by Bellini’s “La Sonnambula” starring OperaWire Artist of the Week Daniela Fally {…}

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Obituary: Renowned French Soprano Géori Boué Passes Away At 98

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French soprano Géori Boué passed away on Thursday at the age of 98. The singer was born on October 16, 1918 in Toulouse and managed an exemplary career in her native country. She studied at the Music Conservatory in Touluse, taking on voice with Claude Jean, piano and harp. She made her debut in Toulouse in 1938 and rose to fame {…}

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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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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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‘Don Carlo’ Or ‘Don Carlos’ – What is the Best Version of Verdi’s Titanic Masterwork?

Childhood Sweetheart – Maria Katzarava’s Life-Long Love Affair With Opera [Exclusive]

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

CD/DVD Releases -Week of Jan. 9: Renee Fleming Has The Perfect Way to Ring In The Year

Marek Janowski to Replace Riccardo Chailly in Verdi Requiem

Weekend Preview – International (1/6- 1/8): Marco Berti Debuts ‘Otello’ at Hamburg As Brian Jagde Makes Munich Debut

Obituary: Renowned French Soprano Géori Boué Passes Away At 98

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

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