Berlin State Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Rigoletto’

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The Berlin State Opera has announced a cast change for its performance of Verdi’s “Rigoletto” on May 24, 2023. The company said that Antonio di Matteo will sing the role of Sparafucile stepping in for Grigory Shkarupa. Di Matteo is a an Italian bass who has performed at the Teatro alla Scala, Salzburg Festival, Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, Wiener Staatsoper, Teatro di San {…}

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Anna Netrebko’s Management Speaks Out Regarding AP Corrections on Keri-Lynn Wilson’s Teatro Colon Statements

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Following Keri-Lynn Wilson’s statements to the associated press regarding her upcoming performances at the Teatro Colon, Anna Netrebko’s management is speaking out. In an interview with the Associated Press, Wilson said that she had refused to perform with Netrebko because of the singer’s refusal to condemn Vladimir Putin for the invasion of Ukraine. The interview also noted that Wilson would {…}

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Q & A : Classical Musical Producer David Frost on The Art of Recording Music

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(Credit: Greg Helgeson) On the other side of the concert stage or recording booth from the singer, another artist is working their magic. This is the music recording artist. They consult about repertoire, prepare for the recording sessions, produce them and later supervise all post-production activities. One of the best in this field is David Frost, who has produced numerous {…}

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Andrea Bocelli’s Met Opera Concerts To Feature Other Major Superstars

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On Sunday, Andrea Bocelli will appear at the Metropolitan Opera and he will be flanked by a number of superstars currently singing on the Met stage. Among the artists to join the famed singer are Aida Garifullina, Isabel Leonard, Nadine Sierra, and Luca Pisaroni. Garifullina recently made her Met Opera debut in the role of Zerlina in “Don Giovanni.” She {…}

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Berlin State Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Rigoletto’

Anna Netrebko’s Management Speaks Out Regarding AP Corrections on Keri-Lynn Wilson’s Teatro Colon Statements

Q & A : Classical Musical Producer David Frost on The Art of Recording Music

Andrea Bocelli’s Met Opera Concerts To Feature Other Major Superstars