Knoxville Opera Celebrates Opening of ‘Falstaff’ With Accompanying Shakespeare Camp

In preparation for its 2023-24 season opener “Falstaff,” Knoxville Opera welcomes local high school students for “Falstaff: Comedy & Shakespeare Camp.” From Oct. 9-13 at the Knoxville Opera’s offices, participants will explore Shakespearean style, comedy, stage presence, and performance practices. Bijou Theatre’s Nathan McGhee and soprano Sarah Clementine Mire lead the activities. The camp culminates with the opportunity for students {…}

Sep 1, 2023

Salzburg Festival 2023 Review: Falstaff

(Photo: © Ruth Walz) A couple of weeks ago, I had a lovely conversation with one of the dramaturgists of Salzburg Festival’s production of Verdi’s “Falstaff.” He pinpointed how strange it is for a dramaturg to hear that the staging for this production did not work, but the music did. To him, music and theater are part of the same {…}

Jun 30, 2023

Greek National Opera Streams ‘Falstaff’ on GNO TV

The Greek National Opera is now streaming a new production of Verdi’s “Falstaff” on its platform GNO TV The recording took place during the production’s initial run from Jan. 26, 2023-Feb. 12, 2023. The production, which was directed by Stephen Langridge and conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi, starred Dimitri Platanias in the title role alongside Tassis Christoyannis as Ford, Vassilis {…}

May 11, 2023

Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Announces Casting Update for ‘Falstaff’

The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino has made a cast change for its production of “Falstaff.” The company announced that Rosalia Cid will be performing the role of Nannetta. Cid recently performed with the Orchestra di Padova in a concert featuring Mendelssohn’s Second Symphony. She also performed in a production of “La Sonnambula” at the Semperoper Dresden, as well as “La fina {…}

Apr 10, 2023

Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Announces Opera Change for 85th Festival

The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino has announced a change to its upcoming festival. The company said that it would replace Wagner’s “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” with Verdi’s “Falstaff.” Daniele Gatti will conduct the masterpiece in Sven-Eric Bechtolf’s 2021 production with a cast that includes Michael Volle (Falstaff), Markus Werba (Ford), and Claudia Huckle (Meg Page), who were already scheduled for “Meistersinger.” {…}

Mar 31, 2023

Fathom Events to Present Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Falstaff’ through ‘Live in HD’ Series

On April 1, 2023, Fathom Events will present the Metropolitan Opera’s live transmission of Verdi’s “Falstaff” to movie theaters nationwide. Led by conductor Daniele Rustioni, the production stars baritone Michael Volle in the title role, with soprano Ailyn Perez as Alice Ford, mezzo Jennifer Johnson Cano as Meg Page, among others. Director Robert Carsen’s production first premiered at the Met {…}

Mar 22, 2023

Amber Wagner & Michael Chioldi Lead Palm Beach Opera’s Historic ‘Falstaff’

The Palm Beach Opera is set to present Verdi’s final opera “Falstaff” for the first time in company history. The performances will be performed between March 24 and 26 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and will star Michael Chioldi in the title role. He will be joined by Amber Wagner who will return as Alice Ford, mezzo-soprano {…}

Mar 13, 2023

Metropolitan Opera 2022-23 Review: Falstaff

On Mar. 12, 2023, the Metropolitan Opera revived and gave the Robert Carsen-directed “Falstaff” its season premiere, marking the company’s 193rd performance that crackled with energy and verve. There was electricity in the crowd, as well. At times, an opening night can feel like a final dress rehearsal. This was not one of those times. The show was tight and {…}

Feb 17, 2023

Michael Volle & Ailyn Pérez Headline Verdi’s ‘Falstaff’ at Metropolitan Opera

Verdi’s final opera, “Falstaff,” is set to return for six performances between March 12 and April 1. The production will star baritone Michael Volle in his first Verdi role at the Met and Ailyn Pérez in her acclaimed portrayal of Alice Ford. When she first sang the role at the Met, OperaWire said, “as Alice Ford, Ailyn Pérez put on {…}

Feb 17, 2023

Rising to the Top: Chanáe Curtis & Darren Drone on Performing ‘Falstaff’ at Opera San Jose

To talk with the rising stars of Opera San Jose’s upcoming production of “Falstaff” was more than a treat: it was a privilege. The perspectives of soprano Chanáe Curtis and baritone Darren Drone promise rich and vibrant contributions to their future musical careers. Each of the young singers showed a genuine commitment to opera and their contributions to it. In {…}

Jan 1, 2023

Mark Delavan, Brian Major, Mary Feminear to Headline Maryland Lyric Opera’s ‘Falstaff’

Maryland Lyric Opera is set to present Verdi’s “Falstaff” on Jan. 20 and 22, 2023. The production of Verdi’s final opera will star Mark Delavan as Sir John Falstaff, Brian Major as Ford, Rachel Blaustein as Nannetta, Mary Feminear as Alice Ford, Allegra De Vita as Meg Page, Catherine Martin as Mistress Quickly, Yi Li as Fenton, Mauricio Miranda as {…}

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