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Following her star turn in the season-opening production of Anna Bolena at the Metropolitan Opera, Anna Netrebko - the "diva assoluta del mondo" (Opera News) - returns to Europe to reprise one of her most celebrated roles: Donna Anna in Don Giovanni.

Handel and Haydn Society Presents 158th Annual Handel Messiah, conducted by Artistic Director Harry Christophers.

Following her star turn in the season-opening production of Anna Bolena at the Metropolitan Opera, Anna Netrebko - the "diva assoluta del mondo" (Opera News) - returns to Europe to reprise one of her most celebrated roles: Donna Anna in Don Giovanni.

Handel and Haydn Society Presents 158th Annual Handel Messiah, conducted by Artistic Director Harry Christophers.

The 60th season Wexford Festival Opera 2011 will kick off with La Cour de Célimène by Ambroise Thomas, a show that has not been seen since 1855

To kick off the 2011-12 season, Susan Graham - 'America's favorite mezzo' (Gramophone magazine) - makes her much-anticipated Canadian Opera Company debut on Thursday, September 22, headlining the company premiere of Gluck's Iphigénie en Tauride with the role that has become her 'calling card' (New York Times).

The programme for the 60th Wexford Opera Festival has been announced

The 60th season Wexford Festival Opera 2011 will kick off with La Cour de Célimène by Ambroise Thomas, a show that has not been seen since 1855

The coming season marks the tenth anniversary of Anna Netrebko's debut with the Metropolitan Opera, host to many of her greatest triumphs during the past decade.

Anna Netrebko, whom the Associated Press calls "the reigning new diva of the early 21st century," has signed a new, exclusive recording agreement with Deutsche Grammophon, extending a partnership that spans eights years and more than a dozen recordings.

Canadian Stage shares programming details for the Festival of Ideas & Creation, the company's annual festival supporting the development of artists and new works, taking place at the Berkeley Street Theatre (26 Berkeley Street) from May 9 to 21, 2011.

Canadian Stage shares programming details for the Festival of Ideas & Creation, the company's annual festival supporting the development of artists and new works, taking place at the Berkeley Street Theatre (26 Berkeley Street) from May 9 to 21, 2011.

Deutsche Grammophon & Decca Classics, U.S. is proud to present a host of all-new recordings for Spring 2011.

The Canadian Opera Company has announced their performances and events for this May. That month will see new productions, concerts and discussions on famous operas. COC has also begun registration for its summer programs for children.

For over 45 years, Musica Sacra has delighted audiences with its annual performances of Handel's Messiah.

For over 45 years, Musica Sacra has delighted audiences with its annual performances of Handel's Messiah.

For over 45 years, Musica Sacra has delighted audiences with its annual performances of Handel's Messiah.

As previously announced, this year's Ravinia Festival includes a new production of the musical Annie Get Your Gun; a gala concert celebrating Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday and featuring highlights from Ravinia's Sondheim productions; Ravinia Music Director James Conlon's 60th birthday celebration taking the Chicago Symphony Orchestra into the Martin Theatre for two Mozart operas, featuring mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade in Così fan tutte and baritone Nathan Gunn in The Marriage of Figaro; Leonard Bernstein's Vocal Suite from Candide; Broadway vocalist Kelli O'Hara and pianist Hershey Felder in intimate solo shows in the Martin Theatre; world premieres with Concert Dance, Inc. and the debut of Delfos Danza Contemporánea; the presentation of Ballet Folklorico de Mexico; and a national radio broadcast of Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion. Today, the Ravinia organization revealed that George Hearn has been added to the cast of Annie Get Your Gun as Buffalo Bill Cody, joining Patti LuPone as Annie Oakley and Brian Stokes Mitchell as Frank Butler. Paul Gemignani will conduct the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for the show's three performances, Aug. 13-15. Hearn and LuPone also reunite with Michael Cerveris, Audra McDonald and the CSO for an all-Sondheim gala concert on July 31.

Franco Vassallo will sing the role of Ezio in Verdi's Attila on March 19, 22, and 27, replacing Carlos Alvarez, who is ill. Vassallo is currently appearing at the Met as Figaro in Il Barbiere di Siviglia, the role of his 2005 company debut. Last season the Italian baritone was Belcore in L'Elisir d'Amore, and in 2007, audiences around the world saw him as Riccardo in The Met: Live in HD transmission of I Puritani, now available in DVD.

Inaugural BAM Opera Festival-curated by William Christie and featuring his acclaimed ensemble Les Arts Florissants-begins Mar 18.