World of Opera
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Röschmann Stars in 'Jenufa' from Vienna
This week, Dorothea Röschmann takes on the title role in Janacek's devastating 'Jenufa' from the Vienna State Opera, with Angela Denoke as her mother, Kostelnicka. Jul 28, 2016
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Verdi's 'Otello' from Barcelona
This week, Lisa Simeone hosts a production of "Otello," presented in conjunction with the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, from the Grand Liceu Theater in Barcelona. Jul 21, 2016
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Rossini's 'Otello' from Barcelona
This week, Lisa Simeone hosts a performance Rossini's 'Otello,' the other opera based on Shakespeare's play, from the Grand Liceu Theater in Barcelona. Jul 14, 2016
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Dudamel Leads 'Turandot' from Vienna
This week on World of Opera, Gustavo Dudamel makes his debut at the Vienna State Opera house, conducting Puccini's final opera, 'Turandot.' Jul 7, 2016
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Verdi's 'Macbeth' from Vienna
This week, host Lisa Simeone presents Verdi's 'Macbeth' from the Vienna State Opera, starring George Petean, Tatiana Serjan and Ferruccio Furlanetto. Jun 30, 2016
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Handel's 'Alcina' from the Opera of Nations in Geneva
Lisa Simeone hosts Handel's 'Alcina,' starring soprano Nicole Cabell in the title role, from the United Nations' neighboring opera house in Geneva. Jun 23, 2016
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Godard's 'Dante' from Munich
This week, World of Opera presents 'Dante,' a 19th-century French opera by Benjamin Godard based on the life of the great Italian poet. Lisa Simeone hosts. Jun 16, 2016
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Placido Domingo Stars in Verdi's 'Il Due Foscari'
This week on World of Opera, legendary singer Placido Domingo performs Verdi's 'Il Due Foscari' from the Liceu opera house in Barcelona. Jun 9, 2016
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Cavalli's 'Veremonda' from the Spoletto Festival
The Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston presents Francesco Cavalli's 17th-century masterpiece, 'Veremonda, l'amazzone di aragona,' hosted by Lisa Simeone. Jun 2, 2016
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Piotr Beczala and Anja Harteros Star in 'Un Ballo in Maschera'
This week, World of Opera presents Verdi's 'Un Ballo in Maschera' from the Bavarian State Opera with conductor Zubin Mehta, tenor Piotr Beczala and soprano Anja Harteros. May 26, 2016
