Javier Camarena Replaces Stephen Costello in Met’s ‘Rigoletto’

https://operawire.com/javier-camarena-replaces-stephen-costello-in-mets-rigoletto/

The Metropolitan Opera has announced another cast change for its final performance of “Rigoletto.” The company said that Javier Camarena will sing the role of the Duke replacing Stephen Costello who is ill. In a statement the Met said, “Javier Camarena saves the day! Don’t miss tonight’s performance of Rigoletto, as the star tenor steps in at the eleventh hour {…}

News

Pretty Yende & Stephen Costello Head to Cinemas in ROH’s ‘La Traviata’

https://operawire.com/pretty-yende-stephen-costello-head-to-cinemas-in-rohs-la-traviata/

(Credit: Elena Cherkashyna) The Royal Opera House is set to present a live broadcast of “La Traviata” on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. The opera, which was directed by Richard Eyre, will star Pretty Yende as Violetta with Stephen Costello taking on the role of Alfredo. Rounding out the trio will be Dimitri Platanias as Germont. Other cast members include Kseniia {…}

News, Streaming

Sir Bryn Terfel, Ricarda Merbeth, Stephen Costello, Linda Watson & Tomasz Konieczny Headline Wiener Staatsoper’s Streaming Slate

https://operawire.com/sir-bryn-terfel-ricarda-merbeth-stephen-costello-linda-watson-tomasz-konieczny-headline-wiener-staatsopers-streaming-slate/

(Credit: © Wiener Staatsoper / Michael Pöhn) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced the slate of operas that it will be presenting on its streaming platform over the next week. Wagner’s “Der Ring des Nibelungen” from 2016 will be streamed initially. Adam Fischer conducts a production by Sven-Eric Bechtolf. First up is “Das Rheingold” with Tomasz Konieczny, Norbert Ernst, Michaela Schuster, {…}

News

Juan Diego Flórez Replaces Stephen Costello in Wiener Staatsoper’s ‘Faust’

https://operawire.com/juan-diego-florez-replaces-stephen-costello-in-wiener-staatsopers-faust/

(Credit: Gregor Hohenberg / Sony Music Entertainment) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced that tenor Juan Diego Flórez will replace Stephen Costello in the title role of Gounod’s “Faust” for the final performance on Nov. 11, 2021. Costello was previously replaced for the performance on Nov. 7, 2021, by tenor John Osborn. Juan Diego Flórez, who premiered the production during the {…}

News

Eri Nakamura & Stephen Costello Lead Canadian Opera Company’s ‘Madama Butterfly’

https://operawire.com/eri-nakamura-stephen-lead-canadian-opera-companys-madama-butterfly/

Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” will be revived on Feb. 4, 2022, at the Canadian Opera Company. The production will mark the first time in nearly two years that the curtain rises for a live audience at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. The production is helmed by Canadian director Aria Umezawa in a COC debut. For the production, Umezawa {…}

News

Jennifer Rowley, Gabriella Reyes, Stephen Costello Headline Opera Italiana is in the Air’s ‘REBIRTH!’

https://operawire.com/jennifer-rowley-gabriella-reyes-stephen-costello-headline-opera-italiana-is-in-the-airs-rebirth/

(Credit: JP YIM) Opera Italiana is in the Air has announced that it will present “REBIRTH!” on June 28, 2021. The showcase is set to take place at the Naumburg Bandshell in New York’s Central Park and will feature musicians from The Metropolitan Opera, the New York Philharmonic, The Juilliard School, The New School, and The Manhattan School of Music. {…}

News

The Metropolitan Opera Returns to Stage with ‘A Concert for New York’ Featuring Angel Blue & Stephen Costello

https://operawire.com/the-metropolitan-opera-returns-to-stage-with-a-concert-for-new-york-featuring-angel-blue-stephen-costello/

(Credit: Jonathan Tichler/Metropolitan Opera) The Metropolitan Opera is set to return to the stage on Sunday, May 16, at the Knockdown Center, the Queens performing arts space. Yannick Nézet-Séguin will lead members of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus, and soloists Angel Blue, Stephen Costello, Justin Austin, and Eric Owens, in “A Concert for New York.” The program will include {…}

News

The Dallas Opera to Stream ‘Carmen’ Starring Stéphanie d’Oustrac, Stephen Costello

https://operawire.com/the-dallas-opera-to-stream-carmen-starring-stephanie-doustrac-stephen-costello/

The Dallas Opera has announced that it will be streaming its 2018 production of “Carmen” for free for a limited time. The video stream is set to debut on Oct. 9, 2020 via the company’s official website. The performance will be available for repeat viewings through Nov. 8, 2020. The production stars Stéphanie d’Oustrac in the title role with Stephen {…}

News

Stephen Costello Joins Cast of Richard Tucker Gala 2019

https://operawire.com/stephen-costello-joins-cast-of-richard-tucker-gala-2019/

(Photo by Merri Cyr) The Richard Tucker Foundation has announced that tenor Stephen Costello will join this year’s gala on Oct. 27, 2019 at Carnegie Hall. Costello was the 2009 Richard Tucker Award recipient and also received a Career Grant in 2007 and the Sarah Tucker Study Grant in 2006. He will join a cast that includes 2019 honoree Lisette {…}

161 search results for…

Javier Camarena Replaces Stephen Costello in Met’s ‘Rigoletto’

Pretty Yende & Stephen Costello Head to Cinemas in ROH’s ‘La Traviata’

Sir Bryn Terfel, Ricarda Merbeth, Stephen Costello, Linda Watson & Tomasz Konieczny Headline Wiener Staatsoper’s Streaming Slate

Juan Diego Flórez Replaces Stephen Costello in Wiener Staatsoper’s ‘Faust’

Eri Nakamura & Stephen Costello Lead Canadian Opera Company’s ‘Madama Butterfly’

Jennifer Rowley, Gabriella Reyes, Stephen Costello Headline Opera Italiana is in the Air’s ‘REBIRTH!’

The Metropolitan Opera Returns to Stage with ‘A Concert for New York’ Featuring Angel Blue & Stephen Costello

The Dallas Opera to Stream ‘Carmen’ Starring Stéphanie d’Oustrac, Stephen Costello

Stephen Costello Joins Cast of Richard Tucker Gala 2019