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Q & A: Christopher Tin on a New ‘Turandot’ Ending & His Relationship to Puccini’s Final Opera

OperaWire spoke to Tin about the new recording, his inspiration for a new ending of Puccini's work and having his music ...
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One Ounce Opera Announces ‘Songs About Love’

One Ounce Opera is set to present “Songs About Love” on Feb. 12, 2026. The lunchtime showcase will feature a 35-minute program of opera selections at Central Presbyterian Church in Austin. The ...
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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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Los Angeles Children’s Chorus to Showcase ‘Every Child Sings’ For 40th Anniversary Season

Los Angeles Children’s Chorus will launch its 40th anniversary season with “Every Child Sings,” a benefit concert on Feb. 22, 2026, at Zipper Hall at the Colburn School in downtown Los Angeles. The ...
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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: 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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OperaWire Podcast Features a Conversation about the Metropolitan Opera, ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Tristan und Isolde’

On Episode # 8 of the OperaWire podcast, David and Francisco Salazar discuss the Met Opera’s financial issues, opera’s connection to “Heated Rivalry,” the new “Tristan und Isolde” production, and the ...
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Oper Leipzig Facing Bankruptcy After Falling Attendance

Oper Leipzig is facing bankruptcy after experiencing falling attendance and a rising wage bill. According to reports by Backstage Classical, the company is currently operating with a deficit of 2.3 ...
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Opera Ithaca Announces Pause to Productions Due to Funding

Opera Ithaca has announced it is pausing productions due to funding. The company took to social media and said, “This isn’t easy to share: Opera Ithaca is pausing productions while we navigate ...
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Joyce El-Khoury, Deepa Johnny & Andriana Chuchman Lead Vancouver Opera’s 2026-27 Season

The Vancouver Opera has announced its 2026-27 season featuring three productions. In a statement, Tom Wright, Vancouver Opera General Director said, “Our 67th season invites audiences to confront ...
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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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National Symphony Orchestra Looking for New Venue to Perform During Kennedy Center Renovation

The National Symphony Orchestra has now been forced to play catch up after Present Donald Trump announced that he was closing the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for two years of ...