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Mark Wigglesworth to Be Next Chief Conductor of Adelaide Symphony Orchestra

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The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra has appointed Mark Wigglesworth to the position of Chief Conductor. Wigglesworth, who has performed with such organizations as the Berlin Philharmonic, London Symphony, New York Philharmonic, and Royal Concertgebouw orchestras, kicks off his three-year tenure in January 2025. He was also recently appointed to the position of Chief Conductor for the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. “I have {…}

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Announces Appointment of Mark Wigglesworth as New Principal Guest Conductor

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(Credit: Benjamin Ealovega) Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra has announced the appointment of Mark Wigglesworth as its new Principal Guest Conductor. Wigglesworth has performed with the world’s leading opera houses such as the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, the Metropolitan Opera House, English National Opera, Welsh National Opera, and La Monnaie, among others. The conductor has also led orchestras such as the {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Semperoper Dresden 2017-18 Review – La Forza del Destino: Mark Wigglesworth’s Music Making Overcomes Uneven Leads in Unique Production

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Dresden’s Semperoper’s production of “La Forza del Destino” showed how Verdi once again cut a big swathe in subject matter: the idea of fate, “schicksal,” “destino”, destiny, and its power over human emotions and actions. Prize-winning British conductor Mark Wigglesworth led the orchestra through the highs and lows of the tension in such a dialectic, never sacrificing the glories of {…}

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Royal Swedish Opera Names André Callegaro as Conductor in Residence

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André Callegaro has been named the Conductor in Residence at the Royal Swedish Opera. Throughout his post, Callegaro will collaborate closely with Royal Kapellmeister Alan Gilbert, Artistic Music Director Tobias Theorell, as well as all guest conductors. He will assist with the musical preparation and conduct numerous opera and ballet performances. Callegaro will start his assignment on Oct. 1. Callegaro {…}

News, Season Announcement

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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Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2025 Slate

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Adelaide Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2025 season. Here are the vocal highlights on offer. First up is “Faith.” Erin Heylard conducts a program featuring works by Telemann and Bach with baritone Moran Pearse as the soloist. Performance Dates: March 20 & 21, 2025 Next up is “Remember,” a program conducted by Mark Wigglesworth that features Mozart’s Requiem. Soloists include Anna {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces First Livestreams of the Season

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a slate of Livestreams for October through December. The first stream of the season will be “Fin de Partie” by György Kurtág. Simone Young conducts the cast which includes Georg Nigl, Charles Workman, Hilary Summers, and Philippe Sly. Livestream Date: Oct. 19, 2024 The second stream of the season will be Britten’s “Billy Budd” starring {…}

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Sinfónica de Castilla y León Announces 2024-25 Season

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The Sinfónica de Castilla y León has announced its 2024-25 season. Here are the vocal performances for the Spanish orchestra. Olivia Boen joins Mark Wigglesworth for a program of music by Britten and Shostakovich. Performance Dates: Feb. 6 & 7, 2025 Pablo Garcia Lopez, Helene Walter, and Gerard Farrera are soloists in Stravinsky’s “Pulcinella.” The program also includes Beethoven’s Symphony {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Opéra de Paris 2024 Review: Salome

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(Photo: Charles Duprat / Opéra National de Paris) Whether you liked it or not, Lydia Steier’s “Salome” was the event of last season. Bleeding bodies, shooting guns, nudity, and rape; it was an R-rated “Salome.” Its provocations echoed both Wilde’s spirit and current discussions of gender, capitalism, and harassment. In this revival, the story is a bit different. The true {…}