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The female singer of the year category is made up of three mezzo sopranos and three sopranos. Each singer has a different repertoire and a different vocal style.
After the semi finals, the Metropolitan Opera announced the final ten National Council Audition competitors who will sing on the Met stage on March 10th at 3pm.
The Metropolitan Opera House announced its 2013-2014 season which featured a wide range of repertoire.
On Feb. 26th the Dresden Semperoper announced its 2013-2014 season. The company will perform 31 works.
The Paris National Opera announced its 2013-2014 season on Feb. 26th.
The Opera Awards selected a prestigious group of Orchestras for the award for best Opera Orchestra. Three European groups were chosen and one American was selected. The four orchestras are known for the range of repertoire and their ability to collaborate with different conductors.
On Feb. 15 the Metropolitan Opera will unveil its new production of Wagner's "Parsifal."
This "Rigoletto" will surely have a fair share of detractors, but those open to new visions and willing to try something different will be pleasantly surprised by how effectively staged Mayer's production is. The singing is solid throughout and includes some truly revelatory performances. I am guilty of criticizing many modern Met productions under general manager Peter Gelb, but I am a strong supporter of this "Rigoletto." It is one of the finest achievements of the general manager's tenure.
On Monday night, the Metropolitan Opera will premier a new production of Giuseppe Verdi's "Rigoletto."
On Jan 20th Russian Diva Anna Netrebko, Spanish tenor Jose Carreras and bass-baritone Erwin Schrott will offer a concert at Victoria Hall in Switzerland.
On Jan. 14 ForumOpera.com announced that legendary Spanish tenor Placido Domingo would add the baritone role of Luna in Verdi's Il Tovatore.
It is impossible to deny that the Met has put together another riveting and unforgettable revival with this season's "Rondine." The two principals Opolais and Filianoti bring dynamic and complex portrayals that make this one of the most dynamic and heart-breaking love stories to grace the great opera house in years.
On Jan. 11, the Metropolitan Opera will revive its production of "La Rondine." Among the stars performing in the Giacomo Puccini opera will be noted Italian tenor Giuseppe Filianoti who recently conversed with David Salazar of Latinos Post on an array of topics ranging from his history at the Met as well as future projects.
During the months of January and February, Latino opera stars Ramon Vargas, Juan Diego Florez and Erwin Schrott will take the Metropolitan Opera House by storm.
Audiences looking for a night great singing will likely enjoy "Maria Stuarda," but those looking for a transformative theatrical experience will likely feel a bit unsatisfied.
