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Best of 2018: OperaWire Staff Picks Most Memorable Opera Performances Of the Year

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Yes, it’s that time of the year where we wax poetic about transformative experiences we have had over the course of the last 300 or so days. Sometimes we curate these experiences as rankings to fuel some individual emotions, and at other moments we simply do what we are doing with this piece – let a few different people chip {…}
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Obituary: Italian Tenor Gianfranco Cecchele Dies At 80

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Gianfranco Cecchele has died at the age of 80. The Italian tenor died on Dec. 12, 2018, of Lung Cancer after battling with the illness for years. Born in Galliera Veneta, Padova, Cecchele was passionate about boxing and singing. But his father did not allow him to box and as a result, he dedicated his life to opera. He would garner the attention of Marcello del Monaco, who {…}
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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (11/2-4)

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The weekend is here and we have some interesting recommendations that include role debuts, classic works and some rare and new operas that are worth checking out. Here is a look at what we recommend for the weekend. The Seasons-Teatro Colón, Argentina Haydn’s rarely performed oratorio gets a showcase with soloists Daniela Tabernig, Hernán Iturralde in the lead role, and {…}
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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (10/19-21)

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It’s another week of discovery for OperaWire. Instead of the classic gems of the repertoire, this week we have opted to concentrate on companies presenting rare works as well as modern classics and a world premiere. Here is a look! Orfeo – Beijing Music Festival, China Fay Jueen Wang and Zou Shuang’s new immersive opera makes its world premiere in a {…}
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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (9/7-9)

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Numerous seasons open this week that will include some of the top singers in the world. The weekend will include numerous classics as well as a musical and a rarely-performed gem. Der Freischutz – Vienna State Opera, Austria In its opening weekend, the Vienna State Opera will present three different operas, but OperaWire recommends this Weber rarity which is set {…}
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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (8/24-26)

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As festival season comes to an end, a number of classics will be presented. The weekend will also see a historic performance for legendary opera singer Plácido Domingo. Here is a look at what you need to see this weekend. Les Pêcheurs de Perles – Salzburg Festival, Austria Plácido Domingo makes history this weekend as he takes on his 150th role {…}
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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (8/17-19)

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Festival season continues while some of the bigger opera companies start to open up in time for the fall showcase. This weekend will feature some acclaimed stars as well as a world premiere and a rarely performed work. Here is what we recommend. Aida – Opera Australia, Australia Natalie Aroyan,  Riccardo Massi, and Milijana Nikolic star in Verdi’s epic classic. {…}

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