Staatsoper Stuttgart is set to premiere a new production of “Rusalka” on June 4, 2022. The production will be directed by Bastian Kraft and conducted by Oksana Lyniv. Kraft’s production will place drag artists alongside the singers to explore and further queer readings of the work. The opera stars Esther Dierkes and Reflektra in the title role with David Junghoon {…}
We all know Disney’s rendition of “The Little Mermaid,” and are familiar with its transformation of Hans Christian Anderson’s oft-disturbing 1837 fairy tale into a heartwarming, family-friendly story of love and adventure. The original narrative is far more Wagnerian than Mozartian in dramatic tenor, due to Anderson’s synthesis of intense pathos with virtuous rebirth. In the Disney version, Ariel—who is {…}
CueTV is set to stream Dvorak’s “Rusalka” in a production from the Teatro Real de Madrid. The new production showcases Dvorak’s main character as a ballet dancer with injured feet who relies on crutches to aid her movement. Directed by Christof Loy, the production is set in the foyer of an opera house. Ivor Bolton conducted a cast that included {…}
The Bergen National Opera in Norway has announced the cancelation of performances from its new production of “Rusalka.” The company revealed that due to the ongoing strike in the Norwegian cultural life, performances on Oct. 23, 25, and 27 will not proceed as planned. The company said, “The ongoing strike in cultural life has resulted in us having to cancel the {…}
(Credit: Bayerische Staatsoper official website) The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced that Nadia Krasteva will not be appearing in the role of the Foreign Princess in Antonín Dvořák’s “Rusalka” on July 18 & 20, 2021. As a result, Russian mezzo-soprano Alisa Kolosova will take over the role. Kolosova is the second cast change for the role. Previously, Krasteva was announced as {…}
(Credit: operanewz.blogspot.com) The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced that Russian soprano Evgenia Muraveva will not perform the role of the Foreign Princess for performances of Dvořák’s “Rusalka” on July 18 and 20, 2021. As a result, Nadia Krasteva will take over the role. Krasteva will join a cast that includes Boris Prýgl, Alyona Abramowa, Daria Proszek, Mirjam Mesak, Yajie Zhang, Ulrich {…}
(Credit: Martin Sigmund) The Staatsoper Stuttgart has announced its 2021-22 season. Here is a look at the operatic and vocal performances. Opera Premieres Paul Dessau’s “Die Verurteilung des Lukullus” opens the season. The complex work stars Friedemann Röhlig, Alina Adamski, Torsten Hofmann, Elliott Carlton Hines, Maria Theresa Ullrich, Linsey Coppens, Philipp Nicklaus, Heinz Göhrig, Jasper Leever, Laia Vallés, Clare Tunney, {…}
(Credits: Operabase official website / Jiyang Chen / Simon Pauly / Ray Burmiston / Opus 3 Artists official website) The Elbphilharmonie Hamburg has announced its 2021-22 season. For the purposes of this article, we will focus on the vocal works only. Baritone Matthias Goerne presents works by Richard Wagner alongside conductor Manfred Honeck. Performance date: Aug. 29, 2021 Soprano Diana {…}
The Teatro Nacional de Sao Carlo in Lisbon will reopen its theater with Dvořák’s “Rusalka.” The production will star Dora Rodrigues in the title role, Peter Wedd as the Prince, Thomas Mayer as Vodník, Maria Luísa de Freitas as Ježibaba, and Susana Vieira as Foreign Princess. Performances will be held on April 30, May 2, and 4, 2021 for a limited {…}
Des Moines Metro Opera has unveiled that its own Virtual Opera Curriculum to teachers, parents, and schools around the country free of charge. The program, an online music education series, teaches students the basics of opera and culminates with a professional, filmed performance of the children’s opera “Rusalka: The Little Mermaid,” which is adapted from Dvorak’s iconic “Rusalka.” “Rusalka: The {…}
(Credit: Iko Freese/drama-berlin.de) Komische Oper Berlin has announced that it will stream a production of Korngold’s “Die Tote Stadt.” The opera will star soprano Sara Jakubiak, tenor Aleš Briscein, and baritone Günter Papendell. The cast also includes Maria Fiselier, Georgina Melville, Adrian Strooper, and Ivan Turšić. Ainārs Rubiķis conducts the production by Robert Carsen, which was filmed on Sept. 30, {…}
