Emily Pogorelc to Headline The Mozartists’ ‘I Jommelli – A Celebration’

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The Mozartists is set to present “I Jommelli – A Celebration.” The showcase, which takes place on Sept. 18 at Wigmore Hall, aims to explore the works of Niccolò Jommelli, an 18th century composer who created around 80 operas, almost all completely forgotten. To celebrate the 250th anniversary of his death, the company is performing arias and scenes from his {…}

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Emily Pogorelc, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Amina Edris, Elena Villalón, Catherine Martin Headline Detroit Opera’s 2024-25 Season

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Detroit Opera has announced its 2024-25 season. First up is “La Traviata” in a new production by Francesca Zambello, conducted by Roberto Kalb. The work stars Emily Pogorelc, Galeano Salas, and Rod Gilfry. The new production moves the action to the 1920s. Performance Dates: Oct. 19 – 27, 2024 Next up is Louisa Proske’s production of “Rinaldo” starring Anthony Roth Costanzo, {…}

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Artist of the Week: Emily Pogorelc

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This week Rolando Villazón will bring his acclaimed production of Bellini’s “La Sonnambula” to the Semperoper Dresden. The opera will feature a number of rising stars including Emily Pogorelc, who will take on the title role. The production will mark Pogorelc’s role debut and house debut and will mark her first major Bellini opera; it is also one of her {…}

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Michael Spyres, Rihab Chaieb, Emily Pogorelc, Lawrence Brownlee, Elizabeth Llewellyn Headline Vocal Arts DC’s 2022-23 Season

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Vocal Arts DC has announced its 2022-23 season. The season opens with a recital featuring tenor Michael Spyres and pianist Mathieu Pordoy. The program will include music by Beethoven, Berlioz, and Liszt. Performance Date: Oct. 10, 2022 Rihab Chaieb and Brian Zeger will present music by Schumann, Ravel, Bizet, Aubert, Golijov, Ricketts, and songs from Chaieb’s Arabic heritage. Performance Date: {…}

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Duke Kim, Katherine Beck & Emily Pogorelc Lead Florentine Opera’s 2022-23 Season

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The Florentine Opera in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has announced its 2022-23 season. Mainstage Duke Kim and Emily Pogorelc star in Gounod’s “Roméo et Juliette” alongside Chris Kenney, Matt Treviño, Musa Ngqungwana, and Cassandra Zoe Velasco. David Lefkovich directs and Francesco Milioto conducts. Performance Dates: Oct. 14 & 16, 2022 Ricardo Aponte directs the world premiere of “Covers.” Performance Dates: Feb. 9 {…}

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Rolando Villazón, Magdalena Kozená, Maria Kataeva, Emily Pogorelc, Johannes Kammler Headline Mozart Week 2023

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The Stifung Mozarteum Salzburg has announced the 2023 edition of Mozart Week. The week is set to run between Jan. 26 and Feb. 5, 2023. Our focus will be solely on vocal and operatic performances. Ivor Bolton will conduct the Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra in a performance featuring baritone Rafael Fingerlos and Rolando Villazón as moderator. The program will include music {…}

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Will Liverman, Emily Fons, Emily Pogorelc Headline Valhalla Media’s New Live Stream Program

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Valhalla Media will launch a brand new streaming platform aimed at providing live opera performances to audiences worldwide. On June 26, the company will feature baritone Will Liverman alongside pianist Paul Sanchez in a program centered on African-American composers including Leslie Adams, Margaret Bonds, Damien Snead, and Robert Owens. There will also be a world premiere by Shawn Okpebholo. On {…}

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Emily Pogorelc To Replace Kathryn Lewek In WNO’s ‘Candide’

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American soprano Emily Pogorelc is set to make her Washington National Opera debut in the upcoming production of Bernstein’s “Candide.” The soprano will replace Kathryn Lewek who has pulled out of the role of Cunegonde. In a press release, Artistic Director and Director of “Candide,” Francesca Zambello noted, “We are thrilled Kathryn Lewek will remain among a list of stars performing the {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2024-25 Review: La Bohème

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(Photos: Marty Sohl / Met Opera) The Metropolitan Opera’s “La Bohème” celebrated a new season of success thanks to Kensho Watanabe at the podium and a stunning cast of favorites, including Ailyn Pérez, Dmytro Popov, Boris Pinkhasovich, Bogdan Talos, Emily Pogorelc, Gihoon Kim, and Donald Maxwell. Conductor Kensho Watanabe’s Midas Touch Conductor Kensho Watanabe, who made his Met debut with {…}

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Emily Pogorelc to Headline The Mozartists’ ‘I Jommelli – A Celebration’

Emily Pogorelc, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Amina Edris, Elena Villalón, Catherine Martin Headline Detroit Opera’s 2024-25 Season

Artist of the Week: Emily Pogorelc

Michael Spyres, Rihab Chaieb, Emily Pogorelc, Lawrence Brownlee, Elizabeth Llewellyn Headline Vocal Arts DC’s 2022-23 Season

Duke Kim, Katherine Beck & Emily Pogorelc Lead Florentine Opera’s 2022-23 Season

Rolando Villazón, Magdalena Kozená, Maria Kataeva, Emily Pogorelc, Johannes Kammler Headline Mozart Week 2023

Will Liverman, Emily Fons, Emily Pogorelc Headline Valhalla Media’s New Live Stream Program

Emily Pogorelc To Replace Kathryn Lewek In WNO’s ‘Candide’

Metropolitan Opera 2024-25 Review: La Bohème