Baltic Opera Festival 2026 Review: Polish Wedding

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(Photo: Krzysztof Mystkowski/ Baltic Opera Festival) Józef Beer’s “Polish Wedding” is one of those works in which history seems almost as dramatic as its plot. Premiered in Zurich in 1937 under the title “Polnische Hochzeit,” the operetta became an immediate international success, was translated into eight languages (but not Polish), and quickly established itself across Europe. Then history intervened. As {…}

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Yolanda Auyanet Leads Ópera de Tenerife’s ‘Giovanna d’Arco’

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Ópera de Tenerife is set to present Verdi’s rarely performed “Giovanna d’Arco.” The company will present a production from the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma. Lukasz Borowicz will conduct the work with Emilio López directing the revival of the production. The opera will be performed at the Sala Sinfónica on March 25, 27, and 29 and will star Yolanda Auyanet in {…}

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Euskadiko Orkestra Announces 2024-25 Season

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Spain’s Euskadiko Orkestra has announced its 2024-25 season. Here is a look at the two vocal performances. Lukasz Borowicz conducts the Orfeón Pamplonés in a program of music by Szymanowski and Aldave. Performance Dates: Feb. 28, 2025 The Suhar Korua ensemble performs music by Schubert and Strauss with Dinis Sousa. Performance Dates: May 2-8, 2025 There will be concerts featuring {…}

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Kristine Opolais, Serena Saenz, Yolanda Auyanet & Airam Hernández Lead Ópera de Tenerife’s 2024-25 Season

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The Ópera de Tenerife has announced its 2024-25 season. Mainstage Strauss’ “Ariadne auf Naxos” will star Serena Sáenz, Irina Churilova, Michal König, and Na’ama Goldman. Diego Martín-Etxebarría conducts the production by Nicola Berloffa. Performance Dates: Oct. 15-19, 2024 Kristine Opolais leads Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” with Giorgi Sturua, Alisa Kolosova, and Fernando Campero. Ramón Tebar conducts the production by Stefano Monti. Performance {…}

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Polish National Opera Unveils 2023-24 Season

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The Polish National Opera has unveiled its 2023-24 season. First up is a concert featuring the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra in protest of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The event will feature conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson leading a performance of Beethoven’s Ninth symphony with such soloists as Olga Kulchynska, Nicole Chirka, Dmytro Polov, and Vladyslav Buialsk. Performance Date: August 20, 2023 There will be {…}

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Luca Salsi, Roderick Williams, Corinne Winters & Javier Camarena Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences will get to listen to three solo recitals from some rising stars and one of opera’s leading lieder singers. There are also two full opera DVDs starring leading singers. Here is a look at the new releases of the week. Mirages: The Art of French Song Champs Hill Records releases baritone Roderick Williams’ new album with acclaimed {…}

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Baltic Opera Festival 2026 Review: Polish Wedding

Yolanda Auyanet Leads Ópera de Tenerife’s ‘Giovanna d’Arco’

Euskadiko Orkestra Announces 2024-25 Season

Kristine Opolais, Serena Saenz, Yolanda Auyanet & Airam Hernández Lead Ópera de Tenerife’s 2024-25 Season

Polish National Opera Unveils 2023-24 Season

Luca Salsi, Roderick Williams, Corinne Winters & Javier Camarena Lead New CD/DVD Releases