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Anna Netrebko, Elīna Garanča, Lisette Oropesa, Emily D’Angelo, Aigul Akhmetshina, Malin Byström, Stanislas de Barbeyrac, Angel Blue & Charles Castronovo Lead Royal Opera’s 2026-27 Season

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The Royal Opera has announced its 2026-27 season. New Productions Evgeny Titov directs a new production of Wagner’s “Parsifal,” conducted by Jakub Hrůša. Stanislas de Barbeyrac sings the title role, with Ekaterina Gubanova as Kundry, Christian Gerhaher as Amfortas, Brindley Sherratt as Gurnemanz, and Mark Stone as Klingsor. Performance Dates: Oct. 1–17, 2026 Philipp Stölzl directs a new production of {…}

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Cast Change: Julia Bullock Withdraws from ‘The Magic Flute’ at the Royal Ballet & Opera House

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The Royal Opera House has announced a cast change for “The Magic Flute.” The company said that Lucy Crowe will replace Julia Bullock, who is ill for performances on Oct. 10, 12, 14, 17, 20, and 25, 2025. Meanwhile, Chelsea Zurflüh will replace Lucy Crowe on Oct. 23, 28, 30, Nov. 1, and 3, 2025. Bullock took to social media {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Freddie De Tommaso, Marina Rebeka, Bryn Terfel, Aigul Akhmetshina, Lisette Oropesa, Juan Diego Flórez & Pretty Yende Lead Royal Ballet & Opera’s 2025-26 Season

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The Royal Ballet and Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. The season opens with Puccini’s “Tosca” in a new production by Oliver Mears. Anna Netrebko and Aleksandra Kurzak share the title role. Freddie De Tommaso and Gerald Finley also star. Performance Dates: Sept. 11-Oct. 7, 2025 Speranza Scappucci conducts Verdi’s “I vespri siciliani” in a revival of Stefan Herheim’s production. Marina {…}

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Royal Opera Announces 2024-25 Jette Parker Artists

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The Royal Opera House’s Jette Parker Artists Programme has announced its 2024-25 company. The group includes Mezzo-soprano Jingwen Cai, soprano Marianna Hovanisyan, bass-baritone Ossian Huskinson and baritone Siphe Kwani. Joining them will be pianist Richard Fu, director Sophie Gilpin (for the 2024/25 Season only), and conductor Peggy Wu. Artists will participate in a “Jukebox” showcase in October followed by a {…}