(Credit: Jonas Holthaus) The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced that it will not be able to present Verdi’s “Aida” as a fully staged production by Benedikt von Peter due to the pandemic. As a result, the opera house has canceled the second performance in the run on Jan. 24, 2022, and will present the opera on Jan. 22 & 29, {…}
(Credit: Anne Zeuner) The Salzburg Festival has announced its 2022 season, featuring eight operas, concerts, and international opera stars. For the purpose of this article we will focus on the vocal works only. Operas The season opens with Romeo Castellucci’s production of Béla Bartók’s “Bluebeard’s Castle.” The opera stars Mika Kares and Aušrinė Stundytė in the lead roles, alongside soprano {…}
Peter Gelb has confirmed that Angel Blue will sing Aida at the Metropolitan Opera. Gelb told the Intelligencer that he is excited about Blue’s new roles and said “Now I’m pushing her forward in all these major roles.” He added, “Blue will sing the role of Aida in a new production.” Regarding the new production, which was set to open {…}
The Verdi Chorus is set to launch its fall slate with “Ritorna Vincitori!” at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica, California. The showcase, which is set for Nov. 13 and 14 will feature music from “Aida,” “Dido and Aeneas,” “Madama Butterfly,” “Mefistofele,” “Carmen” and “Pagliacci.” “I am so excited for this upcoming concert, and profoundly grateful that the Verdi {…}
(Credit: Sergio Roma) On July 23, Luciano Ganci will return to the the Macerata Opera Festival for the second consecutive year. Ganci will take on the role of Radamès in the opening performance of “Aida,” marking his Italian debut in the role. He will be directed by stage director Valentina Carrasco and conducted by Francesco Lanzillotta. The production will also star {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced its “Oper für alle” concert will take place indoors at the Nationaltheater. The company announced that due to bad weather forecasts, the July 17 performance of “Aida” will no longer take place outdoors at the Marstallplatz, as originally planned. Ticket holders will be contacted by the State Opera ticket office by email and can easily {…}
The Bayersiche Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its “Aida: Oper für Alle” performance on July 17, 2021. The company announced that Judit Kutasi will take over the role of Amneris for Anita Rachvelishvili. Kutasi has performed at the Opernhaus Zürich, Teatro Massimo di Palermo, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Teatro alla Scala, Staatsoper Hamburg, and Arena di Verona. She is {…}
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(Credit: © Deutsches Nationaltheater und Staatskapelle Weimar) The Deutsches Nationaltheater & Staatskapelle Weimar has announced its 2021-22 season. For the purpose of this article we will only focus on vocal works. Opera Stewart Copeland and Jonathan Moore’s opera “Electric Saint” opens the season with Gregor Bühl conducting a production by Jonathan Moore. Premiere Date: Sept. 5, 2021 Johann Strauss‘ “Die {…}
(Credits: Julian Hargreaves / Gregor Hohenberg / Sony Classical / Jürgen Frank / Alexey Kostromin / Sony / Gregor Hohenberg) The famed Austrian venue Musikverein Wien has announced its 2021-22 season, featuring concerts and recitals with some of the greatest performers in the world. Here is the full slate. Baritone Christian Gerhaher performs works by Schönberg and Berlioz alongside seven {…}
(Credits: Dario Acosta / Deutsche Oper Berlin official website) The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced that the mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili has canceled her participation in concert performances “Best of Don Carlo” in the role of Eboli. As a result, Judit Kutasi will perform the role. Kutasi will join the cast that includes Yosep Kang as Don Carlo, Davide Luciano as {…}