Juan Sancho Joins Fischer Artists International

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Juan Sancho has joined Fischer Artists International for international management except for Spain. In a statement, the management company said, “We are excited to share that we now represent Spanish tenor Juan Sancho in general management (Spain excluded). Acclaimed at many of the world’s most prestigious opera houses, festivals, and concert halls, Juan has performed at Teatro alla Scala, Teatro {…}

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In Less Than Five Minutes, Get To Know Mezzo-soprano Valeria Girardello

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(Photo: Felix Grünschloß) OperaWire was fortunate to be present at The International Händel Festspiele in Karlsruhe earlier this month in which we caught a splendid production of the composer’s 1731 opera, “Rinaldo.” Fortunately, we managed a very quick interview with one of its star performers, mezzosoprano Valeria Girardello. OperaWire: What was the first opera you saw? Valeria Girardello: “L’Italiana in {…}

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Heidelberger Frühling Musikfestival Announces 2025 Season

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The 29th Heidelberger Frühling Musikfestival has released the details of its 2025 season, titled “Liberated Time.” For the purposes of this article only vocal performances are included. Soprano Eleanor Lyons, mezzo-soprano Sophie Harmsen, tenor Benjamin Hulett, and bass Johannes Kammler with the Collegium Vocale Gent present works by Eisler and Beethoven. They are accompanied by the Orchestre des Champs-Élysées under {…}

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CD Review: Soprano Giulia Bolcato & Remer Ensemble’s “Barbara Strozzi – Opera Ottava”

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(Photo credit: Celeste Gaia) Better understanding the beginnings of a musical genre is vital for sustaining the genre into the modern day. Available documentation of these origins is often scarce, especially when a genre dates back to the 17th century. But, some anecdotes always seem to stand the test of time: because they are destined to. Italian soprano Giulia Bolcato {…}

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Arianna Vendittelli, Jakub Józef Orliński, Luigi De Donato, & Benedetta Mazzucato Star in the 2024 Innsbruck Festival of Early Music

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Programming for the 2024 Innsbruck Festival of Early Music has been announced. This article only features vocal performances. First up is a workshop for the upcoming performances of Giacomelli’s “Cesare in Egitto.” Soloists include Arianna Vendittelli, Emőke Barath, Filippo Mineccia, Margherita Maria Sala, Valerio Contaldo, and Federico Fiorio. Ottavio Dantone conducts the Accademia Bizantina. Performance Date: July 27, 2024 (Tyrolean {…}

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Top 10 Operas to See During Winter/Spring 2024

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Happy New Year! With 2024 in full swing, OperaWire is breaking down 10 opera productions that are must-sees for all opera lovers from around the world for the winter and spring season. Ali – La Monnaie – April 21, 2024 La Monnaie continues bringing new operas to the world and this year the company will bring the true story of {…}

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IMG Artists Adds Two Singers to Roster

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(Credits: Alexander Jane Creative/ Jiyang Chen) IMG Artists has announced that soprano Patricia Westley and tenor Joshua Sanders are joining the roster for General Management. They will be represented by Devere Burnett from the New York office. New Zealand-American soprano Westley was a New York district winner of the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition and a 2023 Gerda Lissner Grant Winner. {…}

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Artist of the Week: Francesca Dotto

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On Jan. 12, Opera Hong Kong will open a production of “La Bohème.” The production will bring together artists from around the world, including some local talent. The cast will also feature leading soprano Francesca Dotto in her company role debut. Dotto has a history with Puccini’s masterpiece as it was with in the role of Musetta that she made {…}

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Mahler Chamber Orchestra Announces Conductor Change for Britten/Schubert Concert

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(Credit: © Andreas Hechenberger) The Mahler Chamber Orchestra has announced a conductor change for its Nov. 6 & 7 concerts. The orchestra revealed that conductor Joana Mallwitz has canceled the concert for health reasons. As a result, Christoph Koncz will conduct. Konz has conducted the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Philharmonia Orchestra London, Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal and Hong Kong {…}

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Juan Sancho Joins Fischer Artists International

In Less Than Five Minutes, Get To Know Mezzo-soprano Valeria Girardello

Heidelberger Frühling Musikfestival Announces 2025 Season

CD Review: Soprano Giulia Bolcato & Remer Ensemble’s “Barbara Strozzi – Opera Ottava”

Arianna Vendittelli, Jakub Józef Orliński, Luigi De Donato, & Benedetta Mazzucato Star in the 2024 Innsbruck Festival of Early Music

Top 10 Operas to See During Winter/Spring 2024

IMG Artists Adds Two Singers to Roster

Artist of the Week: Francesca Dotto

Mahler Chamber Orchestra Announces Conductor Change for Britten/Schubert Concert