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Q & A: Soprano Brittany Renee Reflects on ‘Porgy and Bess’ and the Changing Landscape of Opera

Soprano Brittany Renee is a Grammy Award-winner who has built up an impressive international career, performing at the Metropolitan Opera, Washington National Opera, New York Philharmonic, San ...
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A Rescue Mission – General Director Maria Todaro on Rebuilding Florida Grand Opera

In 2014, Florida Grand Opera accumulated a $19.4 million deficit. The company was in chaos, warning that the cancelation of its 2015-16 season in Broward County could be imminent if the organization ...
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Q & A: Jason Duika on Being a Verdian Baritone & His Upcoming ‘Rigoletto’ Debut

Jason Duika has been steadily making a name for himself as an up-and-coming American Verdi Baritone, having sung with over ...
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Q & A: Prof. Mark Tucker & Prof. Isolde Kittel-Zerer on Reviving Hasse’s ‘Artaserse’ at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg

OperaWire recently discussed with them at HfMT Hamburg regarding the pedagogical depths of their upcoming project of Hasse’s ...
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Q & A: Ana María Martínez on the Oscar Nominated Song ‘Sweet Dreams of Joy’ from ‘Viva Verdi’

Martínez spoke to OperaWire about recording the song, what it means to be featured on an Oscar nominated song and the ...
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Soprano Olga Makarina to Give Masterclass at Madison Avenue Baptist Church

Madison Avenue Baptist Church will host a public masterclass with soprano Olga Makarina on Feb. 8, 2026, presented as part of the MABC Emerging Artists Program. The event is set to place at 2 p.m.
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OperaWire Podcast Features Brian Jagde, His Thoughts on ‘Lohengrin’ & Recent Health Issues

On Episode #7 of the OperaWire podcast, David and Francisco Salazar interview international star tenor Brian Jagde. In their discussion, Jagde talks about his preparation for his role debut in ...
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Renée Fleming Cancels National Symphony Orchestra Concert at the Kennedy Center

Renée Fleming has canceled her appearance with the National Symphony Orchestra on May 29 and 30, 2026 at the Kennedy Center The performing arts center announced the news stating, “Renée Fleming ...
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The Dallas Opera Cancels Performance Due to Inclement Weather

The Dallas Opera has announced the cancelation of its Hart Institute for Women Conductors 10th Anniversary Showcase on Jan. 25, 2026. The company said that it was forced to cancel the performance due ...
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Goetheanum to Present ‘Parsifal,’ Starring Klaus Florian Vogt & Roman Payer

Richard Wagner’s “Parsifal” is set to return to the Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland from March 20 – 29, 2026. This marks the third presentation of the production by the Goetheanum. Roland Fister ...
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Gran Teatre de Liceu Extends Contract of Artistic Director

The Gran Teatre del Liceu has extended Artistic Director Víctor Garcia de Gomar’s contract. Gomar will now remain with the company until 2031. The decision was made by the Gran Teatre del Liceu ...
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Metropolitan Opera Intends to Revive Richard Eyre’s Carmen’ Production

The Metropolitan Opera is set to revive Richard Eyre’s 2009 production of “Carmen.” The AP News confirmed the news in an article in which “A person familiar with the Met’s planning, speaking on ...