Vittorio Grigolo is set to return to Russia at the Mikhailovsky Theatre. The Italian tenor will sing Bizet’s “Carmen” on Dec. 10 and then on Feb. 6, he will sing the role of Cavaraodssi in Puccini’s “Tosca.” This is the latest performance in Russia by the Grigolo following performances in St. Petersburg for the Classics on Dvortsovaya, Zarydaye Hall, and {…}
The Royal Opera House Muscat has unveiled its 2025-26 season. Here are the operas and classical vocal performances on offer. The season opens with the world premiere of Hisham Gabr and Nader Salah El Din’s “Sinbad: The Omani Sailor.” Co-produced with Müpa Budapest, the opera features singers, soloists, and choirs from across the Arab World. Joining them is the Hungarian {…}
The Puccini Festival has announced a cast change for its production of “Tosca” on August 9, 2025. The company said that due to illness, Jonathan Tetelman won’t be able to sing the role of Mario Cavaradossi. As a result, Vittorio Grigolo will sing the role and return to the festival following his performances as Rodolfo in “La bohème.” Grigolo has {…}
The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma has announced its 2025-26 Season. Opera The season opens with Wagner’s “Lohengrin” with Michele Mariotti conducting a production by Damiano Michieletto. The cast includes Dmitry Korchak, Clive Bayley, Tómas Tómasson, Ekaterina Gubanova, Andrei Bondarenko, and Jennifer Holloway. Performance Dates: Nov. 27-Dec. 7, 2025, 2025 Davide Livermore’s production of Puccini’s “La bohème” returns with Carolina López {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced the Film Festival on Vienna’s Rathausplatz. The company will present operas on 10 Sunday evenings at the Haus am Ring. Here is a look at the program: The festival opens with Puccini’s “La bohème” from 2022 featuring Vittorio Grigolo, Anna Netrebko, Günther Groissböck, and Nina Minasyan. Date: June 29, 2025 Donizetti’s “L’elisir d’amore” from 2022 features {…}
(Photo: Ansa Matteo Corner) This Monday, the long-awaited press conference was held to unveil the Teatro alla Scala’s 2025–26 season. The lineup promises to shine with big names, new productions, and ambitious projects. That’s why we’re bringing you a Top five list of the unmissable highlights of the new season! Number 1: A Bold Opening As tradition dictates, the season {…}
The Teatro Real de Madrid has announced its 2025-26 season. Opera The season opens with Verdi’s “Otello,” starring Brian Jadge, Jorge de León, and Angelo Villari in the title role. The cast includes Igor Golovatenko, Artur Ruciński, Gabriele Viviani, Airam Hernández, Asmik Grigorian, and Maria Agresta. Nicola Luisotti and Giuseppe Mentuccia conduct the production by David Alden. Performance Dates: Sept. {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced its 2025-26 season. Premieres Maurizio Benini conducts Verdi’s “Rigoletto” in a new production by Barbara Wysocka. Bekhzod Davronov, Igor Golovatenko, Ludovic Tézier, Serena Sáenz, Nadine Sierra, Riccardo Fassi, and Elmina Hasan star. Performance Dates: March 7-24, 2026 & July 28 & 31, 2026 Lotte de Beer directs a new production of Gounod’s “Faust” with Jonathan {…}
The Festival Puccini has announced its 2025 season featuring five of the composer’s most famous works. “Tosca” will open the festival with a star-studded cast. Aleksandra Kurzak, Carmen Giannattasio, Eleonora Buratto, and Valentina Boi will alternate the title role alongside Roberto Alagna, Michael Fabiano, Francesco Meli, Luca Salsi, Mikolaj Zalasinski, and Ivan Inverardi. Giorgio Croci conducts Alfonso Signorini’s production. Performance {…}
The Teatro San Carlo has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of Puccini’s “Tosca.” The company said, “We regret to inform our audience that Jonas Kaufmann has been forced to cancel his participation in the role of Cavaradossi in the opera ‘Tosca’ for an occurred date change, with the result of an unsolvable calendar incompatibility.” As a result, {…}
Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. As the holiday season arrives, this week also features several high-profile recordings by superstars including a Christmas album that features many classics. Schubert Lieder Countertenor Philippe Jaroussky releases a new album of Schubert Lieder. In a statement, he said, “Schubert’s music has been {…}