Innsbrucker Festwochen der Alten Musik Announces Cast Change for ‘Ifigenia in Tauride’

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The Innsbrucker Festwochen der Alten Musik has announced a cast change for its production of “Ifigenia in Tauride.” The company said that Rafael Tomkiewicz will sing the role of Oreste, replacing Owen Willetts, who was originally announced. The role will mark Tomkiewicz’s debut at the Innsbrucker Festwochen der Alten Musik where he was in the Finals of the Antonio Cesti {…}

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Theater an der Wien Extends Intendant’s Contract

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The Theater an der Wien has announced it will extend intendant Stefan Herheim’s contract. The company said “We are pleased to announce that the city of Vienna, together with the Vienna Holding and the VBW, have decided to extend the contract of Stefan Herheim until fall 2030 and continue the much-regarded program line of his intent.” Herheim added, “It is {…}

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Österreichischer Musiktheaterpreis Announces 2024 Winners

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The 12th Austrian Music Theater Prize announced the 2024 winners. The ceremony which took place at the Wiener Volksoper on Sept. 1, 2024, saw Erica Eloff win the Best Female Award for her turn as Eva in “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” and as Marie-Marietta in “Die tote Stadt” at the Landestheater Linz and Michael Volle win the Best Male Award {…}

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Obituary: Conductor Michael Boder Dies at 65

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On April 7, 2024, renowned conductor Michael Boder died at 65. Born in Darmstadt, Germany on Nov. 9, 19, 1958, Boder was born into a musical family. His father was an opera singer, who appeared in the title role of Berg’s “Wozzeck.” Boder went on to study at the Musikhochschule Hamburg, and then in Florence where he studied under Riccardo {…}

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Staatstheater Cottbus Announces 2023-24 Season

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The Staatstheater Cottbus has announced its 2023-24 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Premiere “Wiener G’schichten” will be conducted by Frank Bernard. Premiere Date: Oct. 6, 2023 Alexander Merzyn will conduct Strauss’ “Der Rosenkavalier” in a new production by Tomo Sugao. Premiere Dates: Oct. 14, 2023 “Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten” will be conducted by Johannes Zurl and directed {…}

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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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Theater Bremen Names New Music Director & Chief Conductor

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Theater Bremen has announced that Stefan Klingele will be its new Music Director and Chief Conductor. In a statement, the conductor said, “I am looking forward to many scenic and musically touching performances in the next years, to which I invite the wonderful Bremen audience already. For me, the theater is the perfect place to share stories, to question and {…}

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Obituary: Wiener Staatsoper Press Officier Lothar Knessl Dies at 95

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Former Wiener Staatsoper press officier Lothar Knessl has died at the 95. Born April 15, 1927, in Brunn, Knessl attended the Realgymnasium in his hometown and studied piano at the conservatory. He went on to join the military and in 1947, after serving, he moved to Vienna to study music and theater. He also studied composition with Karl Schiske and {…}

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Festival Alte Musik Knechtsteden to Showcase ‘Globe Baroque’

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The Festival Alte Musik Knechtsteden and the City of Neuss will join forces to present “Globe Baroque” on August 24, 2022. This new collaboration will kick off with a presentation of Alessandro Scarlatti’s “Il Giardino d’Amore.” The serenata, which premiered around 1700, is a half-cantata / half-miniature opera that explores a dialogue between Venus and Adonis. Dorothee Oberlinger will conduct {…}

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Innsbrucker Festwochen der Alten Musik Announces Cast Change for ‘Ifigenia in Tauride’

Theater an der Wien Extends Intendant’s Contract

Österreichischer Musiktheaterpreis Announces 2024 Winners

Obituary: Conductor Michael Boder Dies at 65

Staatstheater Cottbus Announces 2023-24 Season

Anna Netrebko & Georg Zeppenfeld Win Big at Österreichischer Musiktheaterpreis

Theater Bremen Names New Music Director & Chief Conductor

Obituary: Wiener Staatsoper Press Officier Lothar Knessl Dies at 95

Festival Alte Musik Knechtsteden to Showcase ‘Globe Baroque’