Q & A: Soprano Martina Licari on Her Forthcoming Role Debut as Ismene at Vicenza In Lirica & How COVID Disrupted her Early Success

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(Photo: Antonio Curti) The winner of the 2021 Tulio Serafin Opera Singing Competition, Martina Licari, is due to make her role debut as Ismene in two performances of Mozart’s “Mitridate, re di Ponto” at this season’s Vicenza in Lirica, starting 28th August, running until 12th September. Having graduated from the conservatory in Palermo in 2018, the young soprano appeared to {…}

Editorials, Reviews

Criticism on Fridays: The Italian Theatres Reopen

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(Photo: Finn Hackshaw) Every Friday, Polina Lyapustina delivers a short essay on some of the most essential topics in the industry with the intent of establishing a dialogue about the opera world and its future. Last week, like many people in Italy, I wondered if the country would switch to a yellow zone and public events and outdoor cafes would be allowed {…}

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International Opera Awards Announces 2021 Award Ceremony Date

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The organization leading the International Opera Awards has announced a date for its 2021 award ceremony. The awards ceremony will take place online on May 10 after the planned 2020 live ceremony was canceled by the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual event will see the announcement of the 2020 winners and will pay tribute to the resilience of the opera industry {…}

Editorials, Reviews

Criticism on Fridays: The Slow Decay of Italian Opera

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(Photo: Archive Teatro Alla Scala) Every Friday, Polina Lyapustina delivers a short essay on some of the most sensitive topics in the industry with the intent of establishing a dialogue about the opera world and its future. Back in 1996, the Italian government altered its approach to organizations representing priority national interests in the music sector. According to Legislative Decree #367, all {…}

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David Beucher & Magda Beucher Announce Opera Music Video Series

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Tenor David Beucher and soprano Magda Beucher have announced a series of music videos for different operatic duets. The couple, who was left out of work due to the pandemic, decided to create the independent project and released the first music for Offenbach’s “Barcarolle” on Oc. 4. The second will be “Libiamo” from Verdi’s “La Traviata.” In a statement, the {…}

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A Comprehensive List of All Opera Companies Offering Free Streaming Services Right Now

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(Credit: Met Opera) ***UPDATE: Opera America has released a comprehensive database of all streaming options from around the world with more details about schedules and offerings. We highly recommend you check it out here. There are a lot of opera companies currently offering up streaming services for opera lovers around the world. While we have published individual pieces over the {…}

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Obituary: Hungarian Marstro Zoltán Peskó Passes

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(Credit: Cantakukuruz) Famed Hungarian maestro Zoltán Peskó passed away on March 31, 2020 at the age of 83 in Budapest. Born on Feb. 15, 1937 in Budapest, Peskó studied at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music before moving to Rome to work with Franco Ferraro; he also developed under the tutelage of Pierre Boulez in Switzerland. Between 1966-73 he was {…}

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San Francisco Opera Center’s Director Sheri Greenawald Retires

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The San Francisco Opera Center has announced that Sheri Greenawald is set to retire at the close of 2020. She has been the director of the Opera Center since 2002. Prior to that, she had a career as a soprano for over 30 years, singing leading roles with such companies as the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Venice’s La {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Arianna Vendittelli On The Importance & Challenges Of Singing ‘Ermione,’ Interpretation & Career Development

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Arianna Vendittelli’s career is one that most singers would dream of. She has an established reputation in the Mozart, Rossini and baroque repertoire, singing at the highest level in such roles as roles such as Fiordiligi, Zerlina, Cleopatra, Serse, Eurydice and many more. Moreover, she has been guided by such venerated artists as Ottavio Dantone, Riccardo Muti and Alessandro De {…}

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Q & A: Soprano Martina Licari on Her Forthcoming Role Debut as Ismene at Vicenza In Lirica & How COVID Disrupted her Early Success

Criticism on Fridays: The Italian Theatres Reopen

International Opera Awards Announces 2021 Award Ceremony Date

Criticism on Fridays: The Slow Decay of Italian Opera

David Beucher & Magda Beucher Announce Opera Music Video Series

A Comprehensive List of All Opera Companies Offering Free Streaming Services Right Now

Obituary: Hungarian Marstro Zoltán Peskó Passes

San Francisco Opera Center’s Director Sheri Greenawald Retires

Q & A: Arianna Vendittelli On The Importance & Challenges Of Singing ‘Ermione,’ Interpretation & Career Development