Opera Ithaca is set to present Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” on April 8 and 10, 2022. The opera will star Jake Stamatis, Nayoung Ban, Donata Cucinotta, John Allen Nelson, and Kara Cornell. Andy Anderson conducts while Ben Robinson directs. “The relationship between the Almavivas, vibrant and effervescent in ‘The Barber of Seville,’ has decayed; they have become too absorbed {…}
On April 2, the Metropolitan Opera will revive a production of “Le Nozze di Figaro” with a new cast featuring some of the world’s greatest Mozartians and some rising stars. Among the rising stars set to grace the Met stage is Ying Fang who will sing her first Susanna on the Met stage. Having made her Met debut in 2013, {…}
Opera San José has announce its 2022-23 season. The season marks the first under the leadership of Shawna Lucey. “I’m happy to say that under the stewardship of my predecessor Khori Dastoor, Opera San José successfully navigated hardship throughout the pandemic, and has emerged stronger and more vibrant than ever before. I am honored to be part of this legacy {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has made a cast change for its upcoming production of “Le Nozze di Figaro.” Per OWL Artist Management, mezzo-soprano Rachael Wilson will be taking over the role of Cherubino for the March 15, 2022 performance; she will be replacing Samantha Hankey. She will join a cast starring Gerald Finley, Olga Bezsmertna, Katharina Konradi, Luca Pisaroni, Katja Pieweck, {…}
Alexandria, Virginia-based Classical Movements has announced their spring and summer 2022 Secret Garden Concerts featuring several vocal performances ranging from art song to zarzuela. For this article, our focus is on scheduled vocal performances. Here’s what’s in store for audiences. Soprano Shana Oshiro, along with pianist Brian Bartoldus and cellist Jodi Beder, will present “Out of Eden: A Journey Through {…}
Omaha Opera has announced its 2022-23 season. The season will open with a production of “X, the Life and Times of Malcolm X” in a production by Robert O’Hara. The work will star Adam Richardson in the title role, Victor Robertson as Elijah and Street, and Whitney Morrison as Louise / Betty. Gil Rose conducts Anthony Davis’ score. “Malcolm X {…}
(Credit: Miguel Lorenzo Mikel Ponce) “Le Nozze di Figaro” was one of many productions staged by Opéra national de Paris (Paris Opera), which was severely affected by the pandemic, suffering from the cancellation of several performances and multiple changes in the cast with covers stepping in at very short notice. Before the February 3 performance in the Palais Garnier, it was {…}
Photo Credit: Prudence Upton Opera Australia’s latest production for their 2022 summer season, a revival by Andy Morton of David McVicar’s 2015 production of “The Marriage of Figaro,” opened at Sydney Opera House on January 27th which, according to Opera Australia’s publicity, is Mozart’s 266th birthday. January 27th is also the day after Australia Day, the annual holiday which commemorates {…}
The Opéra de Paris has announced cast changes for its productions of “Khovanshchina” and “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The company noted that Olga Busuioc has withdrawn from “Khovanshchina” and as a result, the role of Emma will be sung by Anush Hovhannisyan. Hovhannisyan made her Paris Opera debut during the first performance on Jan. 26 and once again joins a {…}
The Opéra de Paris has canceled the Jan. 27, 2022 performance of “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The company noted, that “despite all its efforts to maintain performances during the health crisis and following positive Covid-19 test results among the artists, they were unfortunately obliged to cancel the performance.” As a result, ticketholders who paid with a credit card will automatically be {…}
The Opéra de Paris has canceled its Jan. 25 performance of “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The company noted that despite all its efforts to maintain performances during the health crisis and following the unavailability of too many artists, it was forced to cancel the performance. Ticketholders who paid with a credit card will automatically be refunded within a few days {…}