Amanda Majeski, Derek Welton & Marie Perbost lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week several complete recordings will be released, as well as a unique take on Beethoven ‘s Symphony No. 9. Janáček: Katya Kabanova The second release in LSO Live’s cycle of Janáček opera recordings is “Katya Kabanova.” The album’s cast includes the superb {…}

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Derek Welton Joins TACT International Art Management

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(Credit: Simon Pauly) Derek Welton has joined TACT International Art Management for General Management. Welton is described as “mightily imposing” and “noble sounding,” and is a noted interpreter of Wagner’s music. He has performed such roles as Figaro, Il Conte, Don Giovanni, through Pandolfe, Don Pizarro to Orest, Wanderer, and Wotan. He has performed at some of the most prestigious {…}

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Q & A: Bass-Baritone Derek Welton on ‘Elektra,’ Greek Tragedy, & the Salzburg Festival

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Bass-baritone Derek Welton started his journey toward performing on the big stages in Australia when, after language studies and social work in 2004, he discovered his passion for singing. Then, an unexpected grant and a victory in the Australian Singing Competition helped Welton continue his path to Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Soon thereafter, the singer was {…}

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Derek Welton, Pene Pati & Hilary Summers Lead Theater Dortmund’s 2020-21 Season

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The Theater Dortmund in Germany has announced its 2020-21 season featuring a number of premieres from modern masterpieces to classics repertory staples. Premieres Bizet’s “Carmen“ gets a new production by Nikolaus Habjan with Montonori Kobayashi conducting. The production is set to star Marie Karall and Maria Boiko in the title role, James Lee and Young Woo Kim as Don Jose, {…}

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Elīna Garanča, Cecilia Bartoli & Thomas Blondelle Lead Lucerne Festival’s 2025 Summer Seson

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The Lucerne Festival has announced its 2025 summer season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. The Lucerne Festival Orchestra and Riccardo Chailly perform Mahler with Elīna Garanča. Performance Date: August 15, 2025 The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra and Keri-Lynn Wilson perform Strauss and Beethoven. Rachel Willis-Sørensen is the guest soloist. Performance Date: August 18, 2025 Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di {…}

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Bayreuth Festival 2024 Review: Parsifal

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(Photo credit: ©EnricoNawrath) In preparation for the new “Parsifal” at Bayreuth last year, one may have harbored preconceived doubts as to the very idea regarding the use of Augmented Reality eyeglasses. After attending this year’s performances, the doubts lingered; and although this production may not be considered a negative adventure per se, one may not view this experiment as a {…}

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Christine Goerke & Brandon Jovanovich Lead WNO’s ‘Gods & Mortals: A Celebration of Wagner’

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(Credit: Arielle Doneson) The Washington National Opera is set to present a staged presentation of Richard Wagner’s music featuring some of today’s leading Wagner singers. The concert scheduled for Oct. 26 will feature Christine Goerke, Brandon Jovanovich, Derek Welton, and Soloman Howard. “Gods & Mortals: A Celebration of Wagner” will be conducted by WNO Music Director Designate Robert Spano and {…}

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Sinéad Campbell Wallace Leads Washington National Opera’s ‘Fidelio’

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(Credit: Courtesy of the Washington National Opera) The Washington National Opera is set to present a new production of Beethoven’s “Fidelio.” WNO Artistic Director Francesca Zambello will direct the production and it will be conducted by Music Director Designate Robert Spano. The international cast will be led by Irish soprano Sinéad Campbell Wallace as Leonore/Fidelio and New Orleans-born tenor Jamez {…}

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Bayreuth Festival Announces Cast Change for ‘Parsifal’

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The Bayreuth Festival has announced a cast change for its production of “Parsifal” on August 7, 2024. In a statement, Andreas Schager said, “My dear friends, Unfortunately, due to an infection, I have to cancel tonight’s performance of ‘Parsifal.’ I would like to sincerely apologize to anyone who bought tickets for this because of me. This inflammation also made me {…}

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Amanda Majeski, Derek Welton & Marie Perbost lead New CD/DVD Releases

Derek Welton Joins TACT International Art Management

Q & A: Bass-Baritone Derek Welton on ‘Elektra,’ Greek Tragedy, & the Salzburg Festival

Derek Welton, Pene Pati & Hilary Summers Lead Theater Dortmund’s 2020-21 Season

Elīna Garanča, Cecilia Bartoli & Thomas Blondelle Lead Lucerne Festival’s 2025 Summer Seson

Bayreuth Festival 2024 Review: Parsifal

Christine Goerke & Brandon Jovanovich Lead WNO’s ‘Gods & Mortals: A Celebration of Wagner’

Sinéad Campbell Wallace Leads Washington National Opera’s ‘Fidelio’

Bayreuth Festival Announces Cast Change for ‘Parsifal’