Asmik Grigorian, Freddie De Tommaso, Elsa Dreisig, & Attilio Glaser Lead Theater an Der Wien’s 2024-25 Season

The Theater an der Wien has announced its 2024-25 season. Monteverdi’s “Combattimenti” will star Ferran Albrich, Johanna Rosa Falkinger, Luciana Mancini, Ambra Biaggi, and Ilyà Dovnar. David Bergmüller conducts the production by Olivier Fredj. Performance Dates: Sept. 27-Oct. 18, 2024 David Bates conducts Mozart’s “Idomeneo” in a new production by Stefan Herheim. The cast includes Attilio Glaser, Emily Sierra, Jeanine De Bique, Elena Tsallagova, Ya-Chung Huang, and Levente {…}

May 10, 2023

Anna Catarina Antonacci, Roberta Mantegna, Jacquelyn Wagner & Andrè Schuen Lead Theater an der Wien’s 2023-24 Season

The Theater an der Wien has announced its 2023-24 season featuring opera productions and opera in concert. Opera Jérémie Rhorer conducts Donizetti’s “Les Martyrs” with Cezary Tomaszewski directing. Roberta Mantegna and John Osborn lead the cast, which also includes Mattia Olivieri, David Steffens, Nicolò Donini, and Patrick Kabongo. Performance Date: Sept. 18-28, 2023 Philip Venables’s “Denis & Katya” will star {…}

Feb 8, 2022

Theater an der Wien Postpones Opening of ‘Jenůfa’

The Theater an der Wien has postponed the premiere of Janáček’s “Jenůfa.” The company announced that due to COVID-19 it was forced to close its doors on Feb. 16, the original premiere date. As a result, the new premiere date is scheduled for Feb. 19, 2022. Ticket holders will be contacted personally by the ticket office in order to get {…}

Jan 28, 2022

‘Tosca’ with Kristine Opolais to be Broadcast on ORF

(Credit: Monika Rittershaus) The Theater an der Wien’s production of Puccini’s “Tosca” is set to be broadcast on ORF2 on Jan 28, 2022. The new production by Martin Kušej is currently starring Kristine Opolais in the title role, Jonathan Tetelman as Cavaradossi, and Gábor Bretz as Scarpia. Marc Albrecht conducts the production. Myfidelio will also stream the opera at 21:20 {…}

Jan 17, 2022

Theater an der Wien Announces Conductor Change for ‘Tosca’

The Theater an der Wien has announced a conductor change for its upcoming production of “Tosca.” The company noted that Ingo Metzmacher is ill and, as a result, Marc Albrecht will replace him on the podium. Albrecht, who has won several international awards, is best-known for his interpretations of Wagner, Strauss, Zemlinsky, Schreker, and Korngold. He recently won the “Conductor {…}

May 11, 2021

Lisette Oropesa, Joyce DiDonato, Kristine Opolais, Jonathan Tetelman, Michael Spyres Headline Theater an der Wien’s 2021-22 Season

The Theater an der Wien has announced its 2021-22 season, which will include operas ranging from the baroque era through 2006. First up will be Cavalieri’s “Rappresentatione di Anima et di Corpo,” which will be conducted by Giovanni Antonini and directed by Robert Carson. The work will star Anett Fritsch, Florian Boesch, Cyril Auvity, and Saniel Schmutzhard, among others. Performance {…}

Mar 26, 2021

Nicole Chevalier, Aušrinė Stundytė & Bo Skovhus Lead Broadcasts From Theater An Der Wien

(Credits: © Bernd Uhlig / © Werner Kmetitsch) The Theater an der Wien has announced a series of broadcasts after high uncertainty over a date of possible reopening due to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis in Austria. First up is a production of Prokofiev’s “The Fiery Angel.” The opera showcases Aušrinė Stundytė, Bo Skovhus, Natascha Petrinsky, Elena Zaremba, Nikolai Schukoff, Alexey {…}

Mar 25, 2021

Theater An Der Wien Closes Until Further Notice

(Credit: © Peter M. Mayr) The Theater an der Wien has announced that it will remain closed until further notice. According to an official statement on the company’s website, all the future performances in the 2020-21 season are uncertain at this moment due to the Austrian government’s COVID-19 regulations. The epidemiological situation in Austria is complicated due to the presence {…}

Feb 18, 2021

Theater an der Wien Shuts Down Until Easter 2021

(Credit: Peter M. Mayr) Theater an der Wien has announced that it will shut down until Easter 2021. The news comes as the Wiener Staatsoper and Oper Graz have already extended closures due to the Austrian federal government’s COVID-19 restrictions. The opera house said in a statement that it was forced to extend the shutdown due to the prolonged closure {…}

Feb 17, 2021

Volksoper Wien and Landestheater Linz Extend Closures Due To COVID-19

(Credits: © WienTourismus / Christian Stemper / Landestheater Linz official website) The Volksoper Wien and Landestheater Linz have announced that they will remain closed until further notice. Both Austrian opera houses stated that they had no idea when performances could resume and that they will inform audiences in a timely manner when performances will be allowed. Meanwhile, the Theater an {…}

Feb 9, 2021

Emöke Baráth To Give Recital at Auditori de Barcelona

(Credit: Zsófia Raffay) Hungarian soprano Emöke Baráth will give a recital at Auditori de Barcelona on Feb. 16, 2021. Baráth will perform works by Georg Friedrich Händel, including excerpts from the oratorio “Theodora,” HWV 68, excerpts from the oratorio “Joseph and his Brethern,” WVV 59, and Motet “Silete Venti,” HWV 242. Francesco Corti will conduct Les Musiciens du Louvre. Emöke {…}