Cast Change: Günther Groissböck to Perform in ‘Parsifal’ Replacing Georg Zeppenfeld

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(Credit: © Gerhard Ringhofer) The Bayreuth Festival has announced a new cast for its production of “Parsifal” on August 17. The company said, “Unfortunately, Georg Zeppenfeld is unable to sing in tomorrow’s performance of ‘Parsifal’ due to illness. Thankfully, Günther Groissböck will be stepping in to take over the role of Gurnemanz.” Groissböck, who made his Bayreuth debut in 2011, {…}

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Anna Netrebko & Georg Zeppenfeld Win Big at Österreichischer Musiktheaterpreis

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The Österreichischer Musiktheaterpreis announced its 10th annual awards on Sept. 13, 2022. Anna Netrebko took home the Best Female Leading Role for her portrayal of Lady Macbeth in “Macbeth” while George Zeppenfeld won Best Male Leading role for in “Parsifal.” The Theater an der Wien also received awards for the best opera production (“The Fiery Angel”), for which Andrea Breth {…}

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Georg Zeppenfeld Replaces René Pape in Wiener Staatsoper’s ‘Parsifal’

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(Credit: Georg Zeppenfeld) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced that bass René Pape will not be appearing in the role of Gurnemanz in the run of Wagner’s “Parsifal.” As a result, German bass Georg Zeppenfeld will take over the role. Zeppenfeld joins a cast that includes Wolfgang Koch, Anja Kampe, Nikolay Sidorenko, Artyom Wasnetsov, Carlos Osuna, Erik Van Heyningen, Patricia Nolz, {…}

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Jaap van Zweden, Anja Kampe & Georg Zeppenfeld Lead ‘Fidelio’ Broadcast

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(Credits: Simon van Boxtel / Sasha Vasiljev / Berliner Festspiele official website) Conductor Jaap van Zweden will return to the Royal Concertgebouw in the famed NTR Saturday series to conduct Beethoven’s only opera “Fidelio.” Van Zweden, who turns 60 on Dec. 12, will lead the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and the Dutch Radio Choir in the presentation of Beethoven’s operatic {…}

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George Petean & Federica Lombardi Lead Dutch National Opera’s ‘Simon Boccaegra’

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The Dutch National Opera is set to present Verdi’s “Simon Boccanegra.” The company will present the opera as part of the Holland Festival and Fabio Luisi will conduct the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Jetske Mijnssen will direct the new production. The new production by Mijnssen sets Verdi’s opera in 1881, the year the revised version premiered and when Italy was united {…}

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Thomas Hampson, Camilla Nylund, & Kathryn Lewek Star in International Mozarteum Foundation’s Mozart Week Festival 2027

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The International Mozarteum Foundation has announced programming for the Mozart Week Festival 2027. This article only features vocal works. Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” is presented by the Salzburg Camerata led by Ivor Bolton. The cast features Thomas Hampson, Kathryn Lewek, Patricia Nolz, Siyabonga Maqungo, Markus Werba, and Kate Lindsey. Bettina Geyer severs as director. Performance Dates: January 22, 24, & {…}

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Lise Davidsen, Angel Blue, Lisette Oropesa, Cecilia Bartoli, Charles Castronovo, David Butt Philip, Eleonora Buratto, Thomas Hampson & Camilla Nylund Lead Palau de les Arts’ 2026-27 Season

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The Palau de les Arts has announced its 2026-27 season. Opera “Estètica i massacre” will star Maria Patak, Carlos Varela, Pablo Meléndez, Álvaro Rodríguez, Claudia López, and Jorge Bosch. Carles Prat conducts the production by Oriol Pla. Performance Dates: Sept. 17 & 18, 2026 Vasilisa Berzhanskaya stars in Bizet’s “Carmen” with Charles Castronovo, Ruth Iniesta, and Davide Luciano. Michele Spotti conducts {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Elīna Garanča, Benjamin Bernheim, Derek Welton, Gerald Finley, Freddie de Tommaso, Rachel Willis-Sørensen, & Piotr Beczała Lead Wiener Konzerthaus’ 2026-27 Season

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The Wiener Konzerthaus has announced its 2026-27 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. VOCES8 leads a program of music by William Byrd, Virgil Thomson, Caroline Shaw, Morten Lauridsen, William Billings, Bobby McFerrin, Eric Whitacre, Taylor Scott Davis, Samuel Barber, Richard Rodgers, and Billy Strayhorn. Performance Date: Sept. 16, 2026 The Mahler Academy Orchestra will be joined by Fleur Barron and Philipp von Steinaecker in music by Mahler. Performance {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Sonya Yoncheva, Diana Damrau, Elīna Garanča, Asmik Grigorian, Nicole Car, Nicholas Brownlee, Michael Spyres, Nadine Sierra, & Simon Keenlyside Lead Bayerische Staatsoper’s 2026-27 Season

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced its 2026-27 season. Premiere Productions The first production of the season will be Wagner’s “Siegfried” with Benjamin Bruns, Matthias Klink, Nicholas Brownlee, Georg Nigl, Timo Riihonen, Wiebke Lehmkuhl, Simone Schneider, and Miina-Liisa Värelä. Vladimir Jurowski conducts the production by Tobias Kratzer. Performance Dates: Oct. 29, 2026-July 29, 2027 Nadine Sierra and Lisette Oropesa alternate as {…}

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Cast Change: Günther Groissböck to Perform in ‘Parsifal’ Replacing Georg Zeppenfeld

Anna Netrebko & Georg Zeppenfeld Win Big at Österreichischer Musiktheaterpreis

Georg Zeppenfeld Replaces René Pape in Wiener Staatsoper’s ‘Parsifal’

Jaap van Zweden, Anja Kampe & Georg Zeppenfeld Lead ‘Fidelio’ Broadcast

George Petean & Federica Lombardi Lead Dutch National Opera’s ‘Simon Boccaegra’

Thomas Hampson, Camilla Nylund, & Kathryn Lewek Star in International Mozarteum Foundation’s Mozart Week Festival 2027

Lise Davidsen, Angel Blue, Lisette Oropesa, Cecilia Bartoli, Charles Castronovo, David Butt Philip, Eleonora Buratto, Thomas Hampson & Camilla Nylund Lead Palau de les Arts’ 2026-27 Season

Anna Netrebko, Elīna Garanča, Benjamin Bernheim, Derek Welton, Gerald Finley, Freddie de Tommaso, Rachel Willis-Sørensen, & Piotr Beczała Lead Wiener Konzerthaus’ 2026-27 Season

Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Sonya Yoncheva, Diana Damrau, Elīna Garanča, Asmik Grigorian, Nicole Car, Nicholas Brownlee, Michael Spyres, Nadine Sierra, & Simon Keenlyside Lead Bayerische Staatsoper’s 2026-27 Season