The Staatsoper Unter den Linden has announced a cast change for its production of Puccini’s “Tosca.” The company said that Jennifer Rowley will sing the title role replacing Aleksandra Kurzak. The soprano has performed the role at the Metropolitan Opera, New Orleans Opera, Philadelphia Orchestra, Semperoper Dresden, and Opera de Marseille, among others. In a statement, the soprano said, “I {…}
Opernhaus Zürich has announced its 2024-25 season. Premieres Samuel Penderbayne’s “Wir pfeifen auf den Gurkenkönig” will be conducted by Thomas Barthel and Ann-Katrin Stöcker. Claudia Blersch directs the production which will star Liliana Nikiteanu, Sylwia Salamonska, Irène Friedli, Philipp Mayer, Stanislav Vorobyov, Valeriy Murga, Gary Martin, Martin Zysset, Carl Hieger, Christian Sturm, Indyana Schneider, Céline Akçağ, Sylwia Salamonska, and Rebeca {…}
Opera Naples is set to present Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.” The production by Maria Todaro will star internationally acclaimed soprano Jennifer Rowley in her signature role. She will be joined by mezzo-soprano Julia Maria Johnson, tenor Martín Nusspaumer and baritone Raymond Diaz. Ramón Tebar will conduct the Naples Festival Orchestra. “Madama Butterfly” will be performed on March 8 and 10, 2024 {…}
Opera Philadelphia has announced a new cast change for its production of “Simon Boccanegra” on Oct. 1, 2023. The company said, “Last night, Jennifer Rowley made her Opera Philadelphia debut, jumping into the role of Maria/Amelia last-minute and charming Friday night’s audience. You have another chance to see her at Sunday’s 2:00 p.m. matinee.” Rowley also added, “With a little {…}
(Credit: Chris Singer) Opera Philadelphia has announced a cast change for its production of “Simon Boccanegra.” The company noted that Jennifer Rowley will replace Ana María Martínez for the performance on Sept. 29, 2023. In a statement via social media Rowley added, “This doesn’t happen all that often in the USA, but when that call comes, you can be sure {…}
The Teatro Regio di Torino has announced its 2023-24 season. Halévy’s “La Juive” will star Mariangela Sicilia, Gregory Kunde, Nina Minasyan, and Enkeleda Kamani. Daniel Oren conducts the production by Stefano Poda. Performance Dates: Sept. 19-Oct. 3, 2023 Offenbach’s “Un mari à la porte” will star Pawel Żak, Ksenia Chubunova, Amélie Hois, and Matteo Mollica. Riccardo Bisatti conducts Anna Maria Bruzzese’s production. Performance {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced that Plácido Domingo will replace Anja Harteros in an upcoming recital. The company said that Domingo will be joined by Jennifer Rowley and will perform during the Munich festival on July 13, 2023. This is the latest cancelation for Harteros, who recently canceled her participation in the company’s “Tristan und Isolde.” She also canceled her {…}
Opera Naples’ third annual outdoor Festival Under the Stars is set to present Soprano Jennifer Rowley and tenor Jonathan Tetelman. The festival, which will take place between March 21 to April 5 in Cambier Park, will first see Rowley open the multi-day festival with the Opera Stars Concert on March 21. After that, Tetelman will take the stage on March 22 {…}
Camerata Bardi International Academy has announced its 2023 season. The company revealed that it will stage two operas, including Bizet’s “Carmen” and Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” “Carmen” will appear in co-production with The Conference and Cultural Center of Crete in Heraklion, Greece. Meanwhile, “Don Giovanni” gets a run in New York City in June of 2023. Additionally, the company announced that {…}
(Photo by Fay Fox) Opera Naples has announced its 2022-23 season. The season opens with a double bill of two Mozart operas, “The Impresario” and “Bastien and Bastienne.” Performance Date: Oct. 15 & 16, 2022 Next up is “Olé,” a celebration of Spanish Song, Wine and Tapas.” Performance Date: Nov. 4, 2022 Next up is “Roméo et Juliette” conducted by {…}
This week audiences will get a chance to see modern productions of great classics and here world premiere recordings of new works by leading modern composers. Here is a look! David Lang: the writings Cappella Amsterdam and its artistic leader Daniel Reuss return to PENTATONE with a world premiere recording of David Lang’s “the writings.” For this cycle, Lang has {…}