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Q & A: Countertenor Nils Wanderer on Discovering His Soul’s Voice & the Evolution of Opera

Wanderer by name, wanderer by nature, Nils Wanderer is an internationally acclaimed German countertenor, actor and ...
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Q & A: Composer Damien Geter & Librettist Jarrod Lee of ‘Delta King Blues’ on the Evolution of Opera

The resulting opera is "Delta King Blues" and the men in question are composer Damien Geter and librettist Jarrod Lee.
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Q & A: Sara Jakubiak on her Debut at the Teatro alla Scala, ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’ & Opening Night

OperaWire had a chance to speak with the soprano in anticipation for the big debut and about Shostakovich's masterwork.
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Q & A: Katharina Konradi on Her New Album, Liszt & Collaboration with Daniel Heide

Katharina Konradi: The Inspiration came from Daniel Heide, who has already recorded two of Liszt’s Albums and plans to record ...
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Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Diana Damrau, Benjamin Bernheim, Nadine Sierra & Malin Byström Lead Wiener Staatsoper’s Streaming Lineup

The Wiener Staatsoper has announced opera that will stream on its platform. The first stream will be Janacek’s “Vec Makropulos” with a cast that includes Marlis Petersen, Pavel Černoch, Lukas Schmidt, ...
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In Less Than Five Minutes, Get To Know Soprano Francesca Aspromonte

In spring 2026, her new CD, dedicated to the beautiful music of Alessandro Scarlatti, will be released on the Aparté label, ...
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Quinn Kelsey Leads Canadian Opera Company’s ‘Rigoletto’

The Canadian Opera Company is set to present Verdi’s “Rigoletto” at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. The opera be performed seven times at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing ...
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Vila Real Theatre to Present Modern World Premiere of Moreira’s ‘Gli Eroi Spartani’

The modern world premiere of António Leal Moreira’s “Gli Eroi Spartani” is set for Dec. 13, 2025 at the Vila Real Theatre in Portugal. Composed in 1788 with a libretto by Gaetano Martinelli, “Gli Eroi ...
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Vancouver Opera to Present Mozart’s ‘Così fan tutte’

Vancouver Opera is set to present Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” at Queen Elizabeth Theatre for three performances. The production will star Daniel Okulitch as Don Alfonso, Clarence Frazer as Guglielmo, ...
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2025 Leslie Bell Prize for Choral Conducting Goes to Kathleen Allan

The Ontario Arts Council has named Kathleen Allan the recipient of the 2025 Leslie Bell Prize for Choral Conducting. The award will be presented on Dec. 7, 2025, during the Amadeus Choir’s performance ...
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Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra Announces 2025 Holiday Concerts

Brooklyn’s premiere professional orchestra, the Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra is set to celebrate the holiday season with three festive performances across two historic Brooklyn churches. In a statement, ...
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Laura Bohn, Alex Boyer, Kyle Tingzon, Shawnette Sulker, Markel Reed, John Bellemer Headline West Edge Opera’s 2026 Summer Festival

West Edge Opera announced its 2026 summer festival. “Our 2026 festival celebrates the daring, diversity, and emotional depth that define West Edge Opera,” said Mark Streshinsky, General Director, per ...