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Bayeriche Staatsoper Cancels Performances Due to Coronavirus

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced that it will close its doors from March 11 to April 19. In a statement via social media, the company said that “that due to the coronavirus and by order of the ministry all performances would be canceled. The company also noted that in the meantime it would make some performances available as live stream {…}
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Wiener Staatsoper Closes Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

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The Wiener Staatsoper has canceled all of its remaining March performances due to the coronavirus. The company stated, “following the Austrian Federal government’s decision which has just been announced, all performances and events of the Vienna Wiener Staatsoper will be provisionally cancelled as of today until 31 March.” They added, “All customers will be directly contacted by the various organisers {…}
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Czech Republic Suspends Opera Performances in Brno & Prague Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

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The Czech Republic has suspended performances as a precaution against coronavirus.  Following the Czech ministry of Health’s orders the Prague National Theatre and  Brno National Theatre have issued statements suspending performances. In a statement by the National Theatre said, “Pursuant to the decree of the Czech government, as of Tuesday, 10 March 2020, the National Theatre has cancelled all its performances. {…}
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Slovak National Theatre Closes Due to Coronavirus

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The Slovak National Theatre has closed for two weeks due to the coronavirus. The theater released a statement which said, “Please note that, as of today, March 9, the Slovak National Theatre is cancelling all performances in the SND new and historical buildings due to coronavirus COVID-19. This measure is made in compliance with the decision adopted by the SND {…}
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Metropolitan Opera to Remain Open Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced it will continue performances . The company said, “please note that all performances at the Met are continuing as scheduled.” This marks the first statement from the Met since the coronavirus outbreak in New York. It also marks the second theater in the United States to commit to remain open since the outbreak began last {…}
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Biwako Hall in Japan to Perform ‘Götterdämmerung’ without Audience

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The Biwako Hall in Japan has announced it will perform “Götterdämmerung” without an audience and stream it live on YouTube this weekend due to the coronavirus. The Biwako Hall is a publicly run theater for performing arts in Japan and this performance will mark the end of the company’s Ring cycle, which started in 2017. The opera will be live {…}
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Guildhall School Confirms Teacher has Coronavirus

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Guildhall School in London has confirmed that a member of its teaching staff tested positive for COVID19. The School has been given Public Health England advice and the staff and Principal noted they are working closely with students to ensure that they receive urgent appropriate advice. Principal Lynne William announced in a letter that the school would be closed. She {…}

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