Classical Movements to Present Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra’s South Africa Tour

Classical Movements will present the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra’s upcoming tour throughout South Africa. The tour, which is scheduled for June 15-24, 2023, will be conducted by Benjamin Zander and will feature two programs. The first program will showcase music by Strauss and Beethoven with the latter performance featuring Mahler’s Second Symphony. The soloists for this latter program include soprano {…}

Apr 5, 2023

Metropolitan Opera 2022-23 Review: Der Rosenkavalier

(Credit: Ken Howard) Over the past few seasons, few artists have gotten as much buzz as soprano Lise Davidsen. She’s been called “A Voice in a Million” by none other than Antonio Pappano and she’s become a major Met fixture, garnering top billing in numerous Strauss operas over the past few seasons. Perhaps none came with greater than anticipation than {…}

Mar 5, 2023

Christine Brewer Headlines Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s 2023-24 Season

The Illinois-based Elgin Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2023-24 season, the 74th in its history. For the purposes of this article, our sole focus will be on vocal performances. The season opens with soprano Christine Brewer taking on Strauss’ famed “Four Last Songs.” Performance Dates: Oct. 7 & 8, 2023 The Elgin Symphony Orchestra season comes to a close with {…}

Jan 9, 2023

Experiential Orchestra to Present Unique Version of ‘Four Last Songs’

Experiential Orchestra to present a reimagined version of “Four Last Songs” as part of its 2023 concerts. Led by Music Director James Blachly, the program, which is co-presented with Trinity Church Wall Street will feature soprano Sarah Brailey alongside cellist Andrew Yee in a showcase that will take place at St. Paul’s Chapel in New York City. The showcase will {…}

Dec 3, 2022

Spotlight Artists Management to Present ‘Christmas in the Village’

Spotlight Artists Management is set to present “Christmas in the Village” on Dec. 9, 2022 at St. John’s in the Village in New York City. The showcase will feature music by Korngold, Strauss, Bach, Catalani, Schubert, Ravel, Guastavino, de Falla, Offenbach, Piazzola, and Nataliya Medvedovskaya. Performers include Eugenia Forteza, Zoya Gramagin, Lucas Levy, Sara Beth Pearson, and Daniel Scofield. Alexander {…}

Nov 7, 2022

Opéra National de Paris 2022-23 Review: Salome

(Credit: Agathe-Poupeney) This review compiles performances attended on Oct 15, 18 and Nov. 5. When conductor Simone Young entered the stage to be applauded after her performance in Paris Opéra’s new production of “Salome,” some incipient voices started to boo her. The booers quickly realized their error; they actually wanted to hoot the staging team commanded by Lydia Steier. It {…}

Oct 18, 2022

OperaStreaming Announces Fall 2022 Slate

OperaStreaming has announced its Autumn 2022 season. The company will stream “Madama Butterfly” from the Teatro Comunale di Modena” with a cast starring Vittoria Yeo, Daniela Schillaci, Diego Cavazzin, Nozomi Kato, and Sergio Vitale. Aldo Sisillo conducts a production directed by Stefano Monti. Streaming Date: Oct. 30, 2022 Also in Modena, Ana Maria Labin, José Maria Lo Monaco, Robert Gleadow, {…}

Oct 13, 2022

Philharmonie de Paris Announces Cast Change for ‘Last Four Songs’

The Philharmonie de Paris has announced a cast change for its performance of the “Last Four Songs” by Richard Strauss scheduled for Dec. 10, 2022. Jacquelyn Wagner will replace Ana Maria Labin as the soloists for the performance. Wolfgang Doerner conducts. The performance will also feature Strauss’ “A Hero’s Life” and “Malven.” Wagner has performed with such companies as the {…}

Mar 3, 2022

Opera Meets Film: How Götz Friedrich Captured the Revolutionary Spirit of Strauss’ ‘Elektra’ on Film

“Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a section or a film in its entirety, highlighting the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment features a look at {…}

Feb 27, 2022

Opera Crossword: Who are these ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ Interpreters?

We are going to switch things up this week with a new format to the puzzle. In lieu of our usual, complete the name, we are going to ask you to find the last name of the artist referenced in the clue. So get out your history books and brush up on your “Ariadne auf Naxos” interpreters because this puzzle {…}

Oct 6, 2021

Dell’Arte Opera Ensemble Announces ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ Concert

Dell’Arte Opera Ensemble is set to present excerpts for Strauss’ “Ariadne auf Naxos” at Isham Park in Inwood, New York City. The showcase, which kicks off on Oct. 9, 2021 at 3 p.m., will star Priscilla Salisbury as Zerbinetta and Minica Niemi as The Prima Donna and Ariadne. Other cast members include James Danner as The Dance Captain, Olivia Ottinger {…}

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