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Pene Pati is having a breakout season, making important debuts at the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Metropolitan Opera.
American and Canadian soprano Sondra Radvanovsky is widely regarded as one of the foremost sopranos of our time. She is ...
In anticipation of his season, OperaWire spoke with the tenor about the Teatro alla Scala and his West Australian Opera debut ...
Qerkezi spoke with OperaWire via video-link from Italy, where she was performing “Manon Lescaut.” Marigona Qerkezi:
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In February, soprano Fotina Naumenko was nominated for a Grammy for her album “ Bespoke Songs .” The album was dedicated to ...
The season opens with Bizet’s “Carmen” led by an all-female team composed of Chelsea Gallo, a rising star within the conducting world, Irene Rodriguez, an award-winning Flamenco dancer and ...
“Simon Boccanegra” – in its standard 1881 revision – is an undisputed, though infrequently performed, masterpiece. But what of its very first iteration from 1857? Its premiere, at Venice’s La Fenice, ...
Nadine Sierra is hinting at new roles that she is hoping to perform. The soprano opened up with Platea Magazine about a particular Puccini role that she is inclined to take on. She said, “What I’m ...
Minnesota Opera has announced that it will extend Principal Conductor Christopher Franklin’s contract for an additional three seasons. Franklin will remain through the 2028-2029 season. In a statement ...
Lise Davidsen has been named an honorary member of the Metropolitan Opera Club. The soprano took to social media and said, “So lovely to become an honorary member of the Metropolitan Opera Club when ...
Anthony Bracewell has been named the Executive Director of Naumburg Orchestra Concerts. A violinist, violist, and musical collaborator, Bracewell has served in principal roles at several orchestras ...
Ars Lyrica Houston has unveiled its 2025-26 season. It starts with “Bach’s Divine Comedy” featuring such works as “Fürchte dich nicht” BWV 228 and “The Dispute between Phoebus & Pan” BWV 201. Hannah ...