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James Jorden, 1954-2023 James Jorden, 1954-2023

The writers of the Box and James’s friends are saddened to announce the death of the inimitable founder of Parterre Box

By on October 03, 2023 at 5:00 PM
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Fly me to the moon Fly me to the moon

Lisette Oropesa has announced she will sing Norma “in the future.”

By on September 13, 2023 at 7:00 AM
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“My little Welsh brain just went boom” “My little Welsh brain just went boom”

A Welsh opera singer has said the art must have more LGBTQ+ representation if it is to survive.

By on August 29, 2023 at 6:52 PM
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The comeback The comeback

David Daniels has just confided that he has this week received two singing engagement offers in Europe.

By on August 22, 2023 at 4:41 PM
Wrong side of the tracks Wrong side of the tracks

Renowned musical artist Jonas Kaufmann has returned to his first true love, recording dated kitsch.

By on June 21, 2023 at 7:28 PM
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ANGELA GHEORGHIU HAS COLLAPSED ANGELA GHEORGHIU HAS COLLAPSED

The charismatic soprano has just canceled tomorrow afternoon’s performance of Tosca at the Met.

By on April 07, 2023 at 10:08 PM
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O, swear not by the matinee! O, swear not by the matinee!

Helena Dix goes on for the broadcast this afternoon!

By on March 25, 2023 at 9:29 AM
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O, swear not by the moon O, swear not by the moon

“For this evening’s performance of Norma (March 22, 2023), Norma will now be sung by Helena Dix, replacing Sonya Yoncheva.”

By on March 22, 2023 at 12:00 PM
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If it makes you happy If it makes you happy

Protean Anna Netrebko has booked her first performances of Ponchielli’s La Gioconda .

By on March 16, 2023 at 10:28 AM
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The Metropolitan Opera’s 2023-2024 season announcment The Metropolitan Opera’s 2023-2024 season announcment

Six contemporary operas, including four Metropolitan premieres, headline the company’s upcoming season, which was announced today at noon.

By on February 22, 2023 at 12:00 PM
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Can you prove that it didn’t happen? Can you prove that it didn’t happen?

Coming soon: an opera adaptation of the cult film Plan 9 from Outer Space.

By on December 22, 2022 at 3:48 PM
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Rachvelishvili recedes! Rachvelishvili recedes!

Mezzo Anita Rachvelishvili has canceled all her remaining Met performances of Aida due to illness.

By on December 17, 2022 at 1:56 PM
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“She is a fighter” “She is a fighter”

On Thursday, October 20th, 2022, Grace Bumbry suffered an acute ischemic stroke. The renowned American opera star is currently hospitalized and in recovery in Queens, New York.

By on October 23, 2022 at 10:50 AM
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Divina intervention Divina intervention

Jolie IS Callas!

By on October 21, 2022 at 1:57 PM
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