The Teatro Colón de Buenos Aires has announced changes to Puccini’s “Tosca.” As reported previously, the company has added an extra performance on Nov. 24. However, the performance will not be conducted by Keri-Lynn Wilson. Instead, it will star Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov. Fabián Veloz will sing Scarpia. Additionally, the company confirmed that Michelangelo Mazza will conduct the performances {…}
(Credit: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera) The Metropolitan Opera is set to revive Puccini’s “Tosca” for 15 performances. The production by Sir. David McVicar, which is set to open on Oct. 5 and run through April 15, 2023, will star Aleksandra Kurzak in the first run of performances alongside Michael Fabiano and Roberto Alagna. They will be joined by John Lundgren in {…}
(Credit: Michael Pöhn) The Teatro Colón de Buenos Aires has confirmed that Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov will perform “Tosca” on Nov. 26 and 29, 2022. The theater also noted that there will be an additional performance on Nov 24. Keri-Lynn Wilson will conduct the extra performance but will not lead Netrebko and Eyvazov’s performances. Another conductor will be announced {…}
Yusif Eyvazov has signed with Arcadia Artists for worldwide general management. Eyvazov has performed at some of the greatest opera houses in the world including Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Vienna State Opera, Teatro Real in Madrid, Berlin State Opera, Royal Opera House in London, Paris National Opera, Liceu Opera Barcelona, and The Metropolitan Opera, among others. During the 2022-23 {…}
The Teatro Real de Madrid has announced its 2022-23 season featuring nine company premieres. Opera Philip Glass’ “Orphée” opens the season with Jordi Francés conducting Rafael Villalobos’ production. The chamber work stars María Rey-Joly, Isabella Gaudí, Sylvia Schwartz, Natalia Labourdette, Mikeldi Atxalandabaso, Juan Antonio Sanabria, Edward Nelson, Karina Demurova, Pablo García-López, and Emmanuel Faraldo. Performance Dates: Sept. 21-25, 2022 Nicola Luisotti, Diego García Rodríguez, {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its revival of “La Bohème.” The company noted that Yusif Eyvazov, who was scheduled to sing the role of Rodolfo has withdrawn due to illness. As a result, three tenors will replace him. Matthew Polenzani will sing on May 16 and 24 while Stephen Costello will sing on May 20. Finally, Russell {…}
(Credit: Alain Hanel) Medici.TV is set to stream Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut” on April 27 from the Opera de Monte-Carlo. The new production was directed by Guy Montavon and stars Anna Netrebko in the title role. The soprano is joined by Claudio Sgura as Lescaut, Yusif Eyvazov as Des Grieux, Alessandro Spina as Geronte di Ravoir, and Luís Gomes as Edmond. Pinchas Steinberg conducts. The {…}
Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov’s concert in Lucerne on June 5, 2022, has been postponed. The KKL Luzern stage noted, “The Anna Netrebko & Yusif Eyvazov concert is postponed due to current events. All tickets purchased remain valid. We will announce the new date in due course. We hope for your understanding of the situation, which is beyond the organizer’s {…}
The Arena di Verona has announced the casting for its 2022 season. The season will open with Bizet’s “Carmen” starring Elina Garanča, Clémentine Margaine, J’Nai Bridges, and Yulia Matochkina in the title role. The cast will also include Karen Gardeazabal, Gilda Fiume, Maria Teresa Leva, Lavinia Bini, Brian Jagde, Vittorio Grigòlo, Roberto Alagna, Luca Micheletti, Gëzim Myshketa, and Claudio Sgura. Performance Dates: June 17-August 27, 2022 Liudmyla Monastyrska, {…}
Ópera de París has announced its 2022-23 season featuring numerous new productions and international stars. Gustavo Dudamel and Paolo Bortolameolli lead a revival of Puccini’s “Tosca” with Saioa Hernández, Elena Stikhina, Joseph Calleja, Brian Jagde, Bryn Terfel, Gerald Finley, and Roman Burdenko. Performance Dates: Sept. 3-Nov. 26, 2022 Dmitry Korchak, Vito Priante, Carlo Lepore, Gaëlle Arquez, and Luca Pisaroni star in Rossini’s “La Cenerentola” with Diego Matheuz conducting. Performance Dates: Sept. {…}
Yusif Eyvazov has postponed his upcoming Moscow concert with Ukrainian singer Kirill Turichenko. The tenor noted, “My dear friends, unfortunately, we have to postpone our concert in Moscow with my dear friend Kirill Turichenko in Crocus City Hall. NEW DATE IS 21.09.2022 .. unfortunately in this horrible situation and difficult logistic problems looking impossible to make it work! ALL TICKETS {…}
