Sonya Yoncheva & Brian Jagde Lead Metropolitan Opera’s ‘The Queen of Spades’

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(Credit: Metropolitan Opera / Ken Howard) The Metropolitan Opera is set to present Tchaikovsky’s “The Queen of Spades” with a stellar cast. The performances, which open on May 23, will star Sonya Yoncheva in her return to the Metropolitan Opera after a two-year absence. She will perform Lisa for the very first time and will be joined by tenor Brian {…}

Interviews

Q & A: Boris Pinkhasovich on Tchaikovsky’s ‘Iolanta,’ ‘The Queen of Spades’ & Two House Debuts

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(Credit: Courtesy of TACT International) Boris Pinkhasovich is one of today’s rising baritones. Born in Saint Petersburg to a family of musicians, he studied at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory of Music and in 2011 became an ensemble member at the Mikhailovsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg. His career eventually went international after major debuts at the Royal Opera House, Paris Opera, {…}

News, Streaming

Bayerische Staatsoper to Stream ‘The Queen of Spades’ with Asmik Grigorian

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(Credit: W. Hösl) The Bayerische Staatsoper is set to stream its new production of Tchaikovsky’s “The Queen of Spades.” The company will showcase the opera on Feb. 10, 2024, on its Staatsoper.TV and on Medici.TV. This brand-new production is conducted by young maestro Aziz Shokhakimov and directed by Benedict Andrews. The production features Set Design by Rufus Didwiszus, Costume Design by Victoria Behr, {…}

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Sondra Radvanovsky Cancels All Performances of Gran Teatre del Liceu’s ‘The Queen of Spades’

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Sondra Radvanovsky has canceled all performances of the Gran Teatre del Liceu’s upcoming “The Queen of Spades” production. As a result, Lianna Haroutounian will sing performances on Jan. 26, Feb. 1, 5, 8, and 11, 2022 while Irina Churilova will sing on Jan. 27, Feb. 2, 4, 6, and 10, 2022. Radvanovsky had originally canceled only the first performances of {…}

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Staastheater Wiesbaden Postpones Opening of ‘The Queen of Spades’ Due to COVID-19

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(Credit: Sven Helge Czichy) The Staastheater Weisbaden has postponed the opening of its new production of “The Queen of Spades.” The company noted that due to COVID-19 precautions, the organization was forced to delay the opening of the production which will now open on Jan. 29, 2022. In a statement, the company said, “due to the measures decided by the {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Cast Change for ‘The Queen of Spades’

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(Credit: Michael Cooper) The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for “The Queen of Spades.” The company noted that Sondra Radvanovsky will not sing the first performances of the opera. As a result, Lianna Haroutounian will sing performances on Jan. 26 and Feb. 2, 4, 6, and 10, 2022. Additionally, Irina Churilova will sing the performance on {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Cast Changes for ‘The Queen of Spades’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, Spain has announced cast changes for its production of “The Queen of “Spades.” The company revealed that due to scheduling issues for soprano Serena Sáenz, Mercedes Gancedo will now join the production as Prilepa. Additionally, tenor Martin Muehle has been forced to cancel his participation as Hermann due to health reasons. As a {…}

Special Features

Page to Opera Stage: Pushkin’s Tragicomedy & Tchaikovsky’s Melodrama in ‘The Queen of Spades’

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“Page to Opera Stage” looks at stories – real-life or fiction, old and new – that have inspired operas, and the ways these narratives have been edited and dramatized to fit a new medium. This month, we return to Pushkin and Tchaikovsky with “The Queen of Spades”, where an opera has expanded the original novella, radically altering characters and atmosphere {…}

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Opéra National de Paris Cancels May Productions of ‘Tosca’ & ‘The Queen of Spades’

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The Opéra National de Paris has announced further changes to its schedule for the month of May, June, and July. In an email message, General Director Alexander Neef announced that productions of “Tosca,” and “The Queen of Spades” will be canceled. “Tosca” was set to run between May 6-28 while the Tchaikovsky masterwork was set for the stage between May {…}

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Sonya Yoncheva & Brian Jagde Lead Metropolitan Opera’s ‘The Queen of Spades’

Q & A: Boris Pinkhasovich on Tchaikovsky’s ‘Iolanta,’ ‘The Queen of Spades’ & Two House Debuts

Bayerische Staatsoper to Stream ‘The Queen of Spades’ with Asmik Grigorian

Sondra Radvanovsky Cancels All Performances of Gran Teatre del Liceu’s ‘The Queen of Spades’

Staastheater Wiesbaden Postpones Opening of ‘The Queen of Spades’ Due to COVID-19

Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Cast Change for ‘The Queen of Spades’

Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Cast Changes for ‘The Queen of Spades’

Page to Opera Stage: Pushkin’s Tragicomedy & Tchaikovsky’s Melodrama in ‘The Queen of Spades’

Opéra National de Paris Cancels May Productions of ‘Tosca’ & ‘The Queen of Spades’