Ruggero Raimondi, Susan Bullock, Mark Delavan Among Stars of Maryland Lyric Opera’s 2019-20 Season

The Maryland Lyric Opera has unveiled its 2019-20 season which currently features three productions. The company will kick things off with the season with a concert performance of “Il Tabarro” and “Cavalleria Rusticana.” The double bill will feature Mark Delavan, Jill Gardner, Susan Bullock, and Jonathan Burton will headlining in both works. Louis Salemno conducts. Performance Dates: Sept. 14, 15, {…}

Jul 11, 2019

Opera Meets Film: How A Mozart Aria Encapsulates The Main Conflict Of Keira Knightley’s ‘The Duchess’

“Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a section or a film in its entirety, highlighting the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment takes a look at {…}

Jul 8, 2019

Watch Live Stream of Royal Opera House’s ‘Le Nozze Di Figaro’ With Simon Keenlyside Via OperaVision

OperaVision will present a live stream of “Le Nozze di Figaro” from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden on July 9, 2019. The stream kicks off at 8 p.m. local time. That’s around 3 p.m. EDT and 12 p.m. PST for the start time. The live stream will be available for one month on the platform. The Mozart masterpiece will {…}

Jul 1, 2019

Kangmin Justin Kim Makes History As First Male Cherubino At Royal Opera

Kangmin Justin Kim made history in Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” by becoming the first male singer to interpret the iconic role of Cherubino at the Royal Opera House. Kim sang his first Cherubino on June 29 and said, “Being the first male singer to sing Cherubino at ROH Covent Garden is a great honor and privilege, and I am truly {…}

Jun 28, 2019

Unique Adaptation of ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ Set For Off-Broadway Showcase

An adaptation of Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” will be presented between July 9-21 for five performances at the Center for Jewish History. The performances will feature baritone David Serero in the title role with the opera’s musical numbers sung in Italian and its recitatives set to be presented in English. The remaining cast members will include Hannah Madeleine Goodman {…}

Jun 27, 2019

Opera Meets Film: How Mozart’s ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’ Emphasizes An Emotional Turning Point in ‘Zombieland’

Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a section or a film in its entirety, highlighting the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment features “Zombieland.” What do {…}

May 1, 2019

OperaWire’s Favorite ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’ Recordings Of All Time

May 1, 1786. That is the day that, for many, the greatest opera of all-time had its very first performance. “Le Nozze di Figaro” has held the stage ever since, performed by all the great interpreters all over the world. The work has also developed a healthy discography over the ages both on audio and visual media, making it impossible {…}

Apr 5, 2019

Q & A: Zachary Nelson On ‘Le Nozze Di Figaro’ & ‘La Bohème’

Since finishing his ensemble position at the Semperoper Dresden, baritone Zachary Nelson has built a formidable resume making important company and role debuts. Now he adds another major company debut in his favorite Mozart opera, “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The American baritone will make his first appearances with Arizona Opera as the Count in a new production. The season will {…}

Mar 6, 2019

Artist Profile: Soprano Kiri Te Kanawa, New Zealand’s Superstar

Kiri Te Kanawa is arguably the most renowned artist to come out of New Zealand in the opera world. Born on March 6, 1944, the soprano was born Claire Mary Teresa Rawstron but was adopted as an infant by Thomas Te Kanawa and his wife Nell. In her teens and early 20s, she worked as a pop star and entertainer {…}

Feb 21, 2019

Francois Girard’s ‘Der Fliegende Holländer’ Production Highlights The Festival d’Opéra de Québec 2019

The Festival d’Opéra de Québec has announced its slate for 2019. The big story revolved around the company’s new production of Richard Wagner’s “Der Fliegende Holländer,” in a co-production with The Metropolitan Opera and the Dutch National Opera, Amsterdam. The festival assembled an international cast that includes Canadian baritone Gregory Dahl in the title role, German bass Andreas Bauer Kanabas as {…}

Feb 9, 2019

Opera Quiz: Which Opera Character Is Your Valentine?

Love, lust, passion, excitement! No, we’re not talking about your planned Valentine’s Day festivities, but opera! Opera is filled with some of the most passionate love stories ever written, and these stories are set to the most heart-wrenching music known to humankind. If you’re still looking for that special someone to share Valentine’s Day with, we’ve devised this quiz just {…}

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