More options, more variety. That is what is going on with the release of more streams from more companies. This week’s recommendations features the best mix of classical performances, traditional operas, and new works to engage the widest range of audience. Eugene Onegin – Opera Vision / Komische Oper Berlin (NOW) OperaVision kicks off its Russian festival in May with {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced its massive 2020-21 season. Here is a rundown. Premieres Philippe Jordan conducts Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly“ in Anthony Minghella’s acclaimed production. The production from 2005 arrived in Vienna with Asmik Grigorian in the title role, Virginie Verrez, Freddie De Tommaso, and Boris Pinkhasovich. In January, Grigorian is joined by Noa Beinart and Marcelo Puente. A third {…}
Credit: Ruben Martin The Palace of the Republic of Minsk has rescheduled a gala with Plácido Domingo. The concert, which is now set for Dec. 9, will showcase Domingo at the Great Hall performing popular arias. It was originally scheduled for April 19, 2020 but postponed due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Domingo recently joined forces with Rafael {…}
(Credit: Brescia e Amisano) The Teatro alla Scala has announced its upcoming opera streams via Raiplay and Rai5. On Monday, April 20, the company will present Mozart’s “Lucio Silla” on Raiplay with Kresimir Spicer, Lenneke Ruiten, Marianne Crebassa, Inga Kalna, and Giulia Semenzato. On that same day, Verdi’s “Giovanna d’Arco” will be presented on Rai5 with Anna Netrebko, Francesco Meli, {…}
(Credit: Ruben Martin) Opera star Plácido Domingo has joined forced with famed athletes Pau Gasol and Rafa Nadala in collecting funds for the Red Cross. Domingo made the announcement via his social media accounts encouraging people to support the cause and the medical professionals it helps. “I admire and thank all of the medical teams in the world who bravely {…}
(Credit: © Greg Gorman/LA Opera) Plácido Domingo has been discharged from the hospital in Acapulco. The tenor, who was hospitalized on March 28, was discharged and is stable at home according to the Health Secretary in Guerrero. his publicist stated, “After a week in the hospital, he was released to continue the treatment at home in isolation. He has been {…}
(Credit: Pedro Walter) Plácido Domingo has been hospitalized for COVID-19 in Acapulco, Mexico. The singer’s spokesperson released a message stating, “His condition is stable and he will remain in the hospital as long as the doctors find it necessary until a hoped-for full recovery.” Earlier this week it was reported that he had tested positive for COVID-19 stating, “I feel {…}
Plácido Domingo has tested positive for the Coronavirus. The singer released a message stating, “I feel it is my moral duty to announce to you that I have tested positive for COVID19, the Coronavirus. My Family and I are all in self isolation for as long as it is deemed medically necessary. Currently we are all in good health but {…}
Plácido Domingo has resigned from the American Guild of Musical Artists and has donated $500,000 to a fund that helps opera employees in crisis due to the coronavirus outbreak. The money will also go to sexual harassment eradication programs. With the resignation, the union announced that all charges were withdrawn. The resignation comes after both AGMA and the LA Opera {…}
(Credit: Jiyang Chen/Javier del Real/ Simon Pauly) The Festspielhaus Baden Baden has announced its 2020-21 season. For this article we will only highlight vocal performances. The season opens with Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra and “Bluebeard’s Castle.” Rinat Shaham and Gerald Finley star in the later with Sir Simon Rattle conducting the London Symphony Orchestra. Performance Date: Sept. 20, 2020 Benjamin {…}
The LA Opera investigation has concluded, deeming the allegations of sexual misconduct against Plácido Domingo credible. In a statement released by the LA Opera, the investigators found that Domingo engaged in “inappropriate conduct” with women between 1986 and 2019. The statement read, “The level of discomfort reported by the women varied, ranging from some women stating they were not uncomfortable {…}