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Giuseppe Filianoti Shines in Paris

Tenor Giuseppe Filianoti is coming off a triumphant run with the Opéra National de Paris, where he starred in the title role of Les Contes d'Hoffmann. Singing in ten performances in a production of Robert Carsen, Filianoti received rave reviews for his work.

Futral to the Rescue

Soprano Elizabeth Futral will sing in the upcoming production of 'Hamlet' with the Washington National Opera, performing in the role of Ophelia. She is a last-minute replacement for Diana Damrau, who had to withdrawl due to her pregnancy. 'Hamlet' will be conducted in-part by Placido Doming, with whom Futral has had long-time working relationship.

Photo Gallery from Steven White's Debut

Steven White made his Metropolitan Opera conducting debut last Wednesday with a second performances on Saturday, April 10th. Both shows were triumphs for White, with the performers praising his work and with him getting thunderous applause from the gallery. To see photographs from the April 7th debut, click on the link below.

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The Nelsens Take New York City Opera

Last weekend was quite the exciting weekend for mezzo soprano Nina Yoshida Nelsen and her husband Jeff Nelsen. Nina made her New York City Opera debut Friday night, singing Suzuki in Madama Butterfly to rave reviews, while Jeff, unexpectedly debuted with the orcestra as well.

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