House of Creations, La Monnaie’s new works incubator, has announced the cast for its production of “Fanny och Alexander (Fanny and Alexander),” a new adaptation of Ingmar Bergman’s 1983 award-winning film of the same name. Mikael Karlsson composed the opera’s music to a libretto by Royce Vavrek. The opera’s director is Ivo van Hove, and Ariane Matiakh will conduct. The {…}
S.E.M. Ensemble is set to present a special event at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music on Oct. 15, 2022. The showcase will feature baritone Nicolas Hay alongside pianist Joseph Kubera, violinist Tom Chiu, and percussionist Thurman Barker. Petr Kotik conducts the Orchestra of the S.E.M. Ensemble. The concert’s program will feature “Interiors” by Amina Clauidine Myers,” Adegoke Steven Colson’s {…}
Ludovic Tézier has canceled his planned solo concert at the Wiener Staatsoper on Oct. 18 The company said that the baritone was forced to cancel due to illness. On his behalf, Tézier wrote, “Dear friends, dear audience of the Wienerstaastoper, I regret I must refrain from sharing the evening of October 18 with you. As you know, I strive every time {…}
Long Beach Opera has announced its 2023 season. The season will open with “The Romance of the Rose” by Kate Soper. The world premiere, which will take place at the Warner Grand Theater in San Pedro will be directed by James Darrah. Performance Dates: Feb. 18 – 25, 2023 Next up is “The Horse,” which will feature Chris Emile and {…}
The Los Angeles Opera will host 500 high school students for the dress rehearsal of its upcoming production of “Omar.” On Oct. 20, 2022, students from Los Angeles Unified School District, Long Beach Unified School District, and Compton Unified School District will get a chance to take in the new work by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels. Additionally, students will {…}
The Seattle Symphony has announced several cast changes for its upcoming performances of Tan Dun’s “Buddha Passion” on Nov. 10 and 12, 2022. Due to COVID-19 and quarantine requirements in China, five of the artists will be unable to appear in the performances. Per a press release, Lei Xiu, Megan Moore, Yi Li, and Elliot Madone will replace Sen Guo, {…}
Verdi’s La Traviata returns to the Metropolitan Opera with three casts. The opera, performed eight times from Oct. 25 to Nov. 19, 2022, will star Stephen Costello, Lucas Salsi, and Nadine Sierra. Maestro Daniele Callegari conducts the production by Michael Mayer. Then between Jan. 5 and 26, 2023, Ermonela Jaho will sing her acclaimed interpretation alongside Ismael Jordi and Amartuvshin {…}
The Festival Verdi is set to stream “Simon Boccanegra” on Oct. 14. The festival said that the opera will be transmitted on operastreaming.com, the online streaming platform that presents operas free on youtube with English and Italian subtitles. The opera will be performed in a rare 1857 version directed by Valentina Carrasco. Riccardo Frizza conducts the Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini and Coro {…}
“glass human,” a new chamber opera by composer Samantha Fernando and writer and sound artist Melanie Wilson, will have its premiere during the fall of 2022 at Glyndebourne. The opera explores the theme of loneliness, featuring the stories of three individuals and their experiences with loneliness. A young student lives away from home for the first time and hears disturbing {…}
On October 10, 2022, San Francisco Opera launched the latest installment of “Streaming the First Century,” their free online hub for historic recordings and interviews. The new installment, titled “Parle-vouz francais?” features performances of French repertory from SFO’s first 100 seasons. Among them are operas by Massenet, Charpentier, Berlioz, and Messiaen, as well as the company’s oldest recording: a piano {…}
Superstar soprano Pretty Yende has been awarded as an Order of Arts and Letters by France’s Culture Minister Rima Abdul Malak. The soprano was given the distinction on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. “The Order of Arts and Letters, established in 1957 by the French Minister of Culture, rewards those who, through their ongoing engagement and creativity, have helped develop the {…}