Annalisa Stroppa, Javier Camarena & Alex Esposito Lead Donizetti Opera Festival’s 2022 Season

The Donizetti Opera Festival has announced its 2022 edition. The festival will present a new critical edition of “La favorite,” by Rebecca Harris Warrick from Ricordi. Music Director Riccardo Frizza will direct the operatic masterpiece. The production – newly co-produced with the Opéra National de Bordeaux – is directed by Valentina Carrasco with her team composed of Carles Berga and Peter van Praet for set {…}

Mar 18, 2022

Javier Camarena to Headline Recital at The Dallas Opera

The Dallas Opera will present a recital starring tenor Javier Camarena and pianist Ángel Rodríguez on March 26. The showcase will see the duo take on works by Verdi and Donizetti. “Just over two years ago, I had the opportunity to hear Javier Camarena and Ángel Rodríguez in Madrid—his thrilling high notes, charm, musical versatility, and charisma captured the audience from the {…}

Mar 10, 2022

Javier Camarena to Perform Recital in Mexico

Javier Camarena returns to Mexico on March 20, 2022, for a recital at the Sala Nezahualcóyotl. The world renown tenor will sing a program of works by Vicenzo Bellini, Francesco Paolo Tosti, and Franz Liszt. Ángel Rodríguez will accompany on the piano. The program will open with Three Arietas by Bellini and will be followed by “Four Songs of Amaranta” {…}

Mar 3, 2022

LA Opera to Present Javier Camarena and Angel Rodriguez in Recital

Renowned tenor Javier Camarena is set to return to LA Opera for a pair of recitals with pianist Angel Rodriguez. The program will feature French and Italian opera selections, Spanish zarzuela arias, and classic Mexican songs. This performance will mark another collaboration between Camarena and Rodriguez, with the two giving recitals worldwide; they last performed together at LA Opera in {…}

Feb 23, 2022

Joseph Calleja, Javier Camarena & Ramón Vargas lead Opera Naples’ Festival Under the Stars

Opera Naples has announced the II Festival Under the Star with Artistic Director Ramón Tebar conducting the Naples Festival Orchestra. The festival will take place from March 11 to 20 with performances at Cambier Park and the Wang Opera Center. The season will open with Opera Star Concert with Joseph Calleja. Due to popular demand, Opera Naples is bringing back {…}

Feb 4, 2022

Javier Camarena Signs with Sony Music Mexico

Javier Camarena has signed an exclusive contract with Sony Music México. In a statement, the tenor said “I am happy and grateful to be part of the Sony Music México family and happy for the confidence that they have put in me to develop a beautiful album of Mexican music. I am sure, that with the experience of this great {…}

Jan 25, 2022

Luca Salsi, Roderick Williams, Corinne Winters & Javier Camarena Lead New CD/DVD Releases

This week audiences will get to listen to three solo recitals from some rising stars and one of opera’s leading lieder singers. There are also two full opera DVDs starring leading singers. Here is a look at the new releases of the week. Mirages: The Art of French Song Champs Hill Records releases baritone Roderick Williams’ new album with acclaimed {…}

Jan 19, 2022

Jonas Kaufmann, Marina Rebeka, Javier Camarena Among Winners of International Classical Music Awards 2022

The International Classical Music Awards has announced the winners of its 2022 awards, comprised of a body of artists from across the globe. For the purposes of this article, we will focus on the operatic winners, with a full list of recipients on the company’s website. In the category of opera, this year’s winner is Prima Classic’s recording of Bellini’s {…}

Dec 24, 2021

Javier Camarena to Perform at Tio Pepe Festival

(Credit: Javier del Real) The Tio Pepe Festival has announced its 2022 slate featuring singers from all over the world. For the performances of this article, we will only focus on the operatic concerts at the festival. The Spanish festival will showcase Plácido Domingo in a concert at the Bodega Las Copas – Jerez. Performance Date: August 3, 2022 Javier {…}

Dec 12, 2021

Donizetti Opera Festival 2021 Review: L’Elisir d’Amore

The Donizetti Opera Festival opened its opera performances with a new production of “L’Elisir d’Amore” under the baton of Music Director Riccardo Frizza. The production was a new, critical edition that included a new aria and cabaletta for Adina in Act two as well as additional music, and was played on period instruments in order to reproduce the sound of {…}

Nov 24, 2021

PBS Announces Broadcast Slate for Great Performances at the Met’s ‘New Year’s Eve Gala’ & Holiday Concert with Bryn Terfel

PBS has announced that it will start broadcasting two Great Performances at the Met this December and January. First up will “Bryn Terfel & Friends in Concert,” which will premiere on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021 at 12 p.m. on New York’s THIRTEEN. The concert, which was recorded in December 2020 will feature the famed bass-baritone as he performs holiday favorites {…}

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