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The article lists world premieres of theater and opera productions in 2011 including the opera "New work" composed by Gavin Bryards to be premiered on October 14, 2011 in Florence, Italy, the opera "Winter Reels" composed by John Casken to be premiered in Hatfield, England on September 10, 2011, and the opera "Zohar Iver (blind radiance)" composed by Chaya Czernowin to be premiered in Bern, Switzerland on October 20, 2011.

The article lists world premieres of theater and opera productions in 2011 including the opera "New work" composed by Gavin Bryards to be premiered on October 14, 2011 in Florence, Italy, the opera "Winter Reels" composed by John Casken to be premiered in Hatfield, England on September 10, 2011, and the opera "Zohar Iver (blind radiance)" composed by Chaya Czernowin to be premiered in Bern, Switzerland on October 20, 2011.

The article discusses Estonian composer Mari Vihmand and her opera "Armastuse valem" ("Formula of Love"). The opera is described in detail, covering the vocal aspects as well as characteristic sound effects Vihmand incorporates in her performances. "Armastuse valem" was first performed in 2008 in the Tallinn national opera house, and the article discusses Vihman'd background leading up to that event.

The article offers music news briefs for Germany as of March 2013. The article reviews the guitar music recording "Rolfs Gitarrenschule" composed by Rolf Zuckowksi. The opera "Der Untergang des Hauses Usher" composed by Edgar Allen Poe to be premiered at the theater in Bremerhaven, Germany on March 9, 2013. The article presents the chamber music festival "Wittener Tage für neue Kammermusik" featuring works by composer Marko Nikodijevic held in Witten, Germany in April 2013.

The article presents information on the process from the composition of the opera "wunderzaichen" by composer Mark Andre to the actual premiere of this opera to be held in Stuttgart, Germany on March 2, 2014. This article is the second part in a three part series describing this process. Other topics mentioned in this article include the influence of theologian Johannes Reuchlin on this opera, the religious and philosophical aspects of operas, and opera singers.

The article lists premiers for operas composed by Richard Wagner including "Tristan und Isolde" to be premiered in Magdeburg, Germany on May 11, 2013, "Der fliegende Holländer" to be premiered in Athens, Greece on June 7, 2013, and "Siegfried" to be premiered in Longborough, England on June 20, 2013.

The article discusses European opera premieres for the year 2011 in reference the social cohesion in the international opera industry. The article presents premieres including the opera "Fürst Igor" composed by Alexander Borodin premiered on October 29, 2011 in Plzen, Switzerland, the opera "Hanjo" composed by Toshio Hosokawa premiered on September 29, 2011 in Duisburg, Germany, and the opera "Mikropolis" composed by Christian Jost premiered on October 20, 2011 in Berlin, Germany.

The article discusses European opera premieres for the year 2011 in reference the social cohesion in the international opera industry. The article presents premieres including the opera "Fürst Igor" composed by Alexander Borodin premiered on October 29, 2011 in Plzen, Switzerland, the opera "Hanjo" composed by Toshio Hosokawa premiered on September 29, 2011 in Duisburg, Germany, and the opera "Mikropolis" composed by Christian Jost premiered on October 20, 2011 in Berlin, Germany.

The article lists several opera premieres played in international theaters from May until June 2011 including the opera "Pollicino" composed by German composer Hans Werner Henze, the opera "Cardillac" composed by U.S. composer Paul Hindesmith, and "Death Knocks" composed by German composer Christian Jost.

The article lists several opera premieres played in international theaters from May until June 2011 including the opera "Pollicino" composed by German composer Hans Werner Henze, the opera "Cardillac" composed by U.S. composer Paul Hindesmith, and "Death Knocks" composed by German composer Christian Jos

The author reflects on operas which are having their world premieres in 2013 including Gavin Bryars' chamber opera "Marilyn Forever", Tobias Picker's "Dolores Claiborne", and Peter Eötvös' "Paradise Reloaded". She mentions that all of those operas show a different aspect of femininity, such as Marilyn Monroe as a sex symbol.

A calendar with musical premieres from July until September 2013 is presented, which includes the premiere of the opera "Levsha, der Linkshänder" composed by Rodion Shchedrin held in St. Petersburg, Russia on July 27, 2013, a trumpet music concert to be held in Tokyo, Japan on September 5, 2013, and the premiere of several piano music pieces composed by Matthias Pintscher to be held in London, England on September 18, 2013.

The article lists concerts and opera premieres for European theaters from March until may 2013 including "Wunderland" composed by Anno Schreier at the theater of Würzburg, Germany on April 18, 2013, the symphony "Dunkelwelt Untersberg" composed by Enjott Schneider at the theater of Bad Reichenhall, Germany on April 19, 2013, and a chamber music concert in Vienna, Austria on April 11, 2013.

An article on the history of the composition by Bernd Alois Zimmermann of his opera "Die Soldaten," is presented, describing the inspiration by the play written by Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz and offering information of casting and performance of the opera's 1965 premier performance in Cologne, Germany. The author also provides a preview of an August 20, 2012 performance of the opera in Salzburg, Austria and offers information on compact disc and DVD recordings of "Die Soldaten."

The article lists opera premieres for German theaters from May until July 2011 including the operas "Superflumina" composed by Salvatore Sciarrino, "Time Machines" composed by Sebastian Currier, and "Make No Noise - Eine Kammeroper" composed by Miroslav Srnka.

A calender of orchestra music and opera premieres composed by Peter Ruzicka from June 2010 until March 2011 is presented which includes the operas "Trans", "... Über die Grenze", and "Celan".