Teatro Grattacielo will present a free performance of Mozart’s Don Giovanni on June 17, 2023 at the Riverside Theater in New York City. The performance, which is directed primarily at disadvantaged and underserved schools and communities in New York, will feature artists from the Teatro Grattacielo and Camerata Bardi Vocal Academy, including Enes Pektas, Lucas Bouk, Ashton Jones, Logan Dooley, {…}
The English National Opera may move to Liverpool or Manchester following the ACE’s reduced funding. The ENO’s chief executive Stuart Murphy told the Guardian that the two cities were strong contenders and that three potential bases would be selected by the end of May and a winner chosen by the end of this year. He also added that Bristol, Birmingham, and Nottingham {…}
The English Touring Opera has announced a cast change for its production of “Lucrezia Borgia.” The company said, “we regret to announce that Paula Sides has had to withdraw from our remaining performances of ‘Lucrezia Borgia.’ We are delighted that Katherine McIndoe, who stepped in to perform the role of Lucrezia Borgia earlier on tour, will return to the role {…}
The Greek National Opera is currently performing a production of Cherubini’s rarely performed opera “Medea.” The run of the opera is part of the company’s tribute to the centennial of Maria Callas’ birth. Callas was well known for rediscovering “Medea” and made it one of her signature roles. She went on to perform it more than 30 times at the Dallas {…}
Bampton Classical Opera has unveiled its 2023 season. It all kicks off with the double bill of Haydn’s “The Diva” and “The Apothecary” at St. Andrew’s Church in Aldoborough for its initial June performance. The operas will star Iúnó Connolly, Henry Ross, Guy Benyon, and Madeline Robinson. Mark Austin conducts and Jeremy Gray directs. Performance Date: June 15, 2023 Next {…}
The San Francisco Symphony has released the full casting details for its upcoming production of Kaija Saariaho’s “Adriana Mater.” Conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen and directed by Peter Sellars, the work, which will be presented on June 8-11, 2023, will star mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron as Adriana, soprano Axelle Fanyo as Refka, tenor Nicholas Phan as Yonas, and baritone Christopher Purves as {…}
The Seattle Symphony has announced that Dr. Paul Johnson will now be its Vice President of People & Culture and the first Chief Diversity Officer in the organization’s history. In his new position, he will oversee human resources and work to amplify “the unique and diverse voices that have gone unheard in the symphonic setting for too long.” “Leading the {…}
Photo credit: Craig Fuller A £3 million pound endowment has been left to the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and the Welsh National Opera. Major art supporters Philippa and David Seligman left the gift to offer lasting support to young artists and professional musicians alike. The legacy will also go to future projects. The Royal Welsh College of {…}
USC Thornton has announced three new faculty members who will join the school in the fall 2023 semester: baritone Derrick Lawrence, drummer Clarence Penn, and choral conductor Emily Sung. Named assistant professor of practice in their Vocal Arts & Opera program, Lawrence has performed over 80 roles with companies such as Opera Philadelphia, Santa Fe Opera, Dallas Opera, Houston Grand {…}
On May 16, 2023, Rose of the Compass and the Cathedral Choir of St. John the Divine will present “Venice, City of Light.” This concert is the last of the Cathedral’s 2022-23 season’s “Great Music in a Great Space” series. Created by artistic directors Nina Stern and Kent Tritle, the program is a celebration of the titular city and its {…}
The Opéra de Marseille has announced its 2023-24 season. Opera Meyerbeer’s “L’Africaine” will star Hélène Carpentier, Laurence Janot, Florian Laconi, Jérôme Bouteiller, and Karine Deshayes. Roberto Rizzi Brignoli conducts the production by Charles Roubaud. Performance Dates: Oct. 3-10, 2023 Paolo Arrivabeni conducts Verdi’s “Attila” with Angela Meade, Ildebrando D’Arcangelo, Juan Jesús Rodriguez, and Antonio Poli. Performance Dates: Oct. 29-Nov. 4, {…}