Lucrecia Arana Opera Week of Logroño Announces 2023 Slate

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The Lucrecia Arana opera Week of Logroño has unveiled its 2023 slate which is set to take place between June 16-23, 2023. The program opens with a performance of “Winterreise” starring tenor José Manuel Montero and pianist Pedro Halffter. Performance Date: June 16, 202 Next up is a concert entitled “El Piano de Barbieri.” It stars tenor Beñat Egiarte, soprano {…}

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Joyce El-Khoury Takes Over ‘Carmen’ at Oper im Steinbruch

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Joyce El-Khoury will sing the title role of “Carmen” at Oper im Steinbruch, replacing Kristine Opolais who withdrew from the production. El-Khoury took to social media and said, “This summer I will be making my professional stage debut in the title role of Carmen at Oper im Steunbruch. This might come as a surprise to some of you, but this {…}

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Lise Davidsen, Benjamin Appl, Magdalena Kožená & Regula Mühlemann Lead Wigmore Hall’s 2023-24 Season

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The Wigmore Hall has announced its 2023-24 season headlining some of the greatest recitalists and vocalist in the world. Opera Rara: present Donizetti and Friends with Lawrence Brownlee, Etienne Dupuis, and Carlo Rizzi. Performance Date: Sept. 9, 2023 Asmik Grigorian and Lukas Geniušas perform Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky. Performance Date: Sept. 9, 2023 Ensemble Modern and George Benjamin perform music by {…}

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Obituary: Tenor Daniele Barioni Dies at 92

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On Nov. 5, 2022, Italian Tenor Daniele Barioni died at the age of 92. Born on Sept. 6, 1930, Barioni was raised in Copparo, Ferrara, and began his singing studies in 1949 in Milan with Attilio Bordonali. He was initially studying as a baritone and made his professional singing debut that same year at the Circolo Italia, in Milan. Following {…}

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CD Review: Signum Classic’s ‘La Bohème’

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In anticipation of Signum Classic’s new release of “La Bohème” I happily reminisced about Lithuanian tenor Merūnas Vitulskis’ performance of “Madama Butterfly” which I had the chance to witness at the Grand Théâtre in Luxembourg all the way back in 2015. It was an elegant voice, well placed, with a warm timbre and baritonal depth, albeit none of the customary {…}

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Twin Peaks – Soprano Marina Rebeka on Saying Goodbye to ‘La Traviata’ & the Psychological Power of ‘Norma’

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While soprano Marina Rebeka has taken on a slew of roles in her career, it is fair to say that few have had as big an impact as that of Violetta in “La Traviata.” It is a role that she has dominated in over 18 different productions over the better part of the last decade. It is one that she {…}

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Geraldine Farrar, Renée Fleming, Bidu Sayao & The Met Opera’s Most Essential ‘Manon’ Interpreters

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The Metropolitan Opera is set to open “Manon” on Sept. 24, 2019. The work has been featured over 270 times in its history and remains a major staple of the standard repertory The main draw in the opera is the title role, one of the most challenging in all of opera, requiring not only a vocal master, but a strong {…}

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Obituary: Legendary Voice Teacher Anthony Frisell Dies

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Legendary voice teacher Anthony Frisell has died. The voice teacher died on Feb. 27 and will be remembered for for his contributions to the opera community, particularly his acclaimed book series. Born in New Orleans to Italian parents, the voice teacher went on to direct operas with Dorothy Kirsten, Zinka Milanov, Mario Del Monaco, Leonard Warren, Victoria de los Angeles and {…}

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Interview: Ailyn Perez On her OPERA NEWS Award & Her Inspiration

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In 2012, Ailyn Perez was regarded as one of the “next wave” of prominent leading sopranos when she was profiled in OPERA NEWS magazine. She was a relative unknown, despite having already obtained a number of high profile assignments in some of the most prominent festivals and companies in the world. It was her first time on the cover story {…}

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Lucrecia Arana Opera Week of Logroño Announces 2023 Slate

Joyce El-Khoury Takes Over ‘Carmen’ at Oper im Steinbruch

Lise Davidsen, Benjamin Appl, Magdalena Kožená & Regula Mühlemann Lead Wigmore Hall’s 2023-24 Season

Obituary: Tenor Daniele Barioni Dies at 92

CD Review: Signum Classic’s ‘La Bohème’

Twin Peaks – Soprano Marina Rebeka on Saying Goodbye to ‘La Traviata’ & the Psychological Power of ‘Norma’

Geraldine Farrar, Renée Fleming, Bidu Sayao & The Met Opera’s Most Essential ‘Manon’ Interpreters

Obituary: Legendary Voice Teacher Anthony Frisell Dies

Interview: Ailyn Perez On her OPERA NEWS Award & Her Inspiration