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Maria Teresa Leva & Dmytro Popov Jump In Deutsche Oper Berlin’s ‘Un Ballo in Maschera’

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(Credit: Teatro Regio di Torino) The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced multiple cast changes for the performance of Verdi’s “Un Ballo in Maschera” on Dec. 29, 2021. Per an official press release, tenor Dmytro Popov will replace Yusif Eyvazov in the role of King Gustavo III. Popov is a well-known tenor who has performed at the Metropolitan Opera House, Opéra {…}

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Dmytro Popov To Take Over ‘Un Ballo In Maschera’ At Deutsche Oper Berlin

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(Credit: Anton Ovcharov) Dmytro Popov is set to sing performances of Verdi’s “Un Ballo in Maschera” at the Deutsche Oper Berlin. The company announced that Popov will take over the Sept. 19 and 23 performances in the role of Gustav which Piotr Beczala was originally scheduled to sing. Popov sang the opening night on Sept. 15 and is next scheduled {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Latvian National Opera 2025-26 Review: La Bohème

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(Photo: Latvian National Opera press) After a month-long closure for renovation works, the Latvian National Opera reopened its doors shortly before the end of the summer season with Puccini’s “La Bohème.” For this return to the stage, the National Opera presented Laura Groza’s production, which reimagines the opera in a dystopian future through a visual language that may recall Blade {…}

News, Season Announcement

Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Lise Davidsen, Elīna Garanča, Ludovic Tézier, Juan Diego Flórez, Diana Damrau, Regula Mühlemann, Cecilia Bartoli, Sonya Yoncheva, Sabine Devieilhe, Ermonela Jaho, Benjamin Bernheim Lead Opernhaus Zürich’s 2026-27 Season

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The Opernhaus Zürich has announced its 2026-27 season. Premiere  The season opens with Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” conducted by Tamo Peltokoski and Erina Yashima. The new production will be directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca and will star Magnus Dietrich, Tobias Kehrer, Regula Mühlemann, Jasmin Delfs, Johan Krogius, Brent Michael Smith, Kathrin Zukowski,  Alina Wunderlin, Yannick Debus, Andrew Moore, and Evan Gray. {…}

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Puccini Opera Festival Announces 2027 Season

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The Puccini Opera Festival in Torre del Lago has announced its 2027 season celebrating its 73rd edition. The festival will open with “La Rondine” with Ermonela Jaho, Alexandra Kurzak, Martina Russomanno, Matteo Mollica, Francesco Meli, Paolo Antognetti,  and Roberto Alagna. Antonino Fogliani conducts. Performance Dates: July 9 & 17, 2027 “Turandot” will follow with Angela Meade, Saioa Hernández, Ewa Plonka, {…}

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Royal Swedish Opera Announces Spring 2026 Programming

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(Photo credit: Royal Swedish Opera / Sarah Cooper) The Royal Swedish Opera announces its spring 2026 events. The third part of Linus Fellbom’s “Figaro trilogy: Figaro gets a divorce” is presented. In the roles of Susanna and Figaro are Vera Talerko and David Stout. Elin Rombo plays the role of the Countess and Jeremy Carpenter the Count. Performance Date: January {…}

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Cast Change: Elena Stikhina Takes Over Final ‘Iolanta’ Performances in Vienna

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of “Iolanta.” The company said that Sonya Yoncheva will no longer perform the title role on Sept. 13 and 16. As a result, Elena Stikhina will replace her. The change comes after Yoncheva announced on social media that she was experiencing physical fatigue following a full summer schedule. She {…}

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Cast Change: Sonya Yoncheva Cancels ‘Iolanta’ Performance

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Sonya Yoncheva has canceled her performance of “Iolanta” at the Wiener Staatsoper on Sept. 10, 2025. The soprano took to social media and said, “Dear All, some of you have noticed that I couldn’t take part at the Gala in Vienna last Sunday. The night before while performing ‘Iolanta’ at the Wiener Staatsoper, I felt an incredible physical fatigue, which {…}

News, Season Announcement

Jonas Kaufmann, Jakub Józef Orliński, Asmik Grigorian, Elīna Garanča, Pretty Yende, Kate Lindsey, Marina Rebka, Julian Prégardien & Ludovic Tézier Lead Wiener Konzertahus’ 2025-26 Season

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The Wiener Konzerthaus has announced its 2025-26 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances of the season. The Constellation Choir & Orchestra under Sir John Eliot Gardiner perform Mendelssohn’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Performance Date: Sept. 14, 2025 Fabio Luisi conducts the Wiener Symphoniker in Franz Schmidt’s “Das Buch mit sieben Siegeln.” Soloists incude Maximilian Schmitt, David Steffens, Giulia {…}