(Photo: Stéphane Gallois) Through his uniquely compelling performances, Rolando Villazón has firmly established himself as one of the music world’s most critically acclaimed and beloved stars and as one of the leading artistic voices of our day. It was as the winner of several prizes at the “Operalia” Competition in 1999 (including the audience award and the Zarzuela prize) that {…}
Ethan Krasnoo is a partner of RPJ Law who represented Samuel Schultz in the case which is believed to be the first time that a same-sex rape by and of adults has been prosecuted in Houston, if not the State of Texas. Throughout his career, Krasnoo has been a strong advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community having provided pro bono services {…}
Tenor Pietro Adaíni knows his Rossini; the voice has an ethereal touch, with quick tops and loads of definition that make this Sicilian native tackle his coloraturas with nonchalance and an unusual air of ease. But there is more: Adaíni resonates with audiences. Like his role model Pavarotti, he communicates swiftly and, in his delivery, brandishes the proverbial smile. OperaWire {…}
Michael Schade is one of the leading tenors of our times who has appeared at many of the greatest theaters in the world including the Wiener Staatsoper, Metropolitan Opera, Canadian Opera Company, Hamburg State Opera, and the Berlin State Opera, among others. Throughout his career, he has performed a diverse repertoire that includes the music of Strauss, Rossini, Wagner, and {…}
(Photo: Edmond Choo) Armenian tenor Liparit Avetisyan made his European debut in the autumn of 2016 as Fenton in a new production of “Falstaff” at the Cologne Opera and has since been acknowledged as one of the most exciting lyric tenors of his generation. After his debut in Cologne, other international debuts followed in rapid succession at such leading theatres {…}
Anyone who has cast their eye on the state of opera in the Republic of Ireland over recent years will no doubt be aware of the renaissance that has taken place there. Yet, far fewer people will know of the recent progress that has been made north of the border, where Northern Ireland Opera has emerged from Covid with an {…}
(Credit: Francesco Guidicini) Maria Callas left an indelible mark on the opera world and continues to inspire artists around the world. Last year the opera world honored “La Divina’s‘ centennial with numerous celebrations, concerts, books, and documentaries, among many other events. Among those celebrations was award-winning author Daisy Goodwin’s “Diva,” which explores the intimate story of Callas through the heartbreak {…}
Italian soprano Roberta Mameli recently finished a run of performances in the title role of Monteverdi’s “L’incoronazione di Poppea,” a part which lies close to her heart. OperaWire met up with her for a short chat to find out more about the person behind the voice. OperaWire: What was the first opera you saw? Roberta Mameli: I was seven or {…}
Having seen soprano Jana Šrejma Kačirková’s splendid performance as Ellen Orford in “Peter Grimes” at the Brno Opera, OperaWire took the opportunity to find out more about her with a short, light-hearted interview. In November, she will be performing as Rusalka in this year’s Brno Janacek festival, which OperaWire shall also be covering. OperaWire: What is the next opera you {…}