Opera Colorado is set to present the regional premiere of “The Shining,” an opera by composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. The production is set to star Edward Parks as Jack Torrance, Kelly Kaduce as Wendy Torrance, Kevin Deas as Dick Hallorann, and Micah VonFeldt as Danny Torrance. David Radamés Toro directs the {…}
Columbia University’s Miller Theatre is set to present Stile Antico on on February 19, 2022. The ensemble will present a program of sacred music by such composers as Allegri, Byrd, de Lassus, Monteverdi, Muhly, Sheppard, Tallis, and Taverner, among many others. “We look forward to welcoming Stile Antico back to our Early Music series and onstage at Miller Theatre for {…}
This past week offered a wealth of releases from rising stars, established singers, and established ensembles. There is an intriguing solo album of new composers and another dedicated to Mozart. Here is a look at this week’s new releases. From Rags to Riches: 100 Years of American Song The New York Festival of Song releases the new album on its {…}
On Jan. 31, the Royal Opera House is set to present a new production of Händel’s Oratorio “Theodora.” The work has not been heard in the Covent Garden since its 1750 premiere and this season audiences will get to see a feminist light on the story with an all-star cast and conductor. Leading the cast is Julia Bullock who is {…}
(Credit: © Franz Neumayr) The Opéra de Paris has announced a cast change for its first performance of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” The company noted that Anna El-Khashem has canceled the performance on Feb. 1 after testing positive for COVID-19. As a result, Christina Gansch will sing the role of Zerlina. Gansch has performed at the Royal Opera House, Salzburg Festival, San {…}
The Opéra de Paris has announced cast changes for its productions of “Khovanshchina” and “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The company noted that Olga Busuioc has withdrawn from “Khovanshchina” and as a result, the role of Emma will be sung by Anush Hovhannisyan. Hovhannisyan made her Paris Opera debut during the first performance on Jan. 26 and once again joins a {…}
Rai Radio 3 is set to broadcast performances from the XXI Festival Verdi for three days. Audiences will get a chance to hear performances from the festival on Jan. 31, Feb 12, and March 26. On Jan. 31, Rai Radio 3 will present a symphonic concert directed by Roberto Abbado featuring excerpts from “Oberto, Conte di San Bonifacio,” “Il finto {…}
The Odyssey Opera has postponed its upcoming performance of “Troika.” The Boston-based company noted that due to COVID concerns it was forced to postpone its March 19, 2022 showcase to a later date in the year. In an official release, the organization added, “While not made lightly, this decision is the safest route forward given current conditions of the COVID-19 {…}
The 59th Concurso de Canto Tenor Viñas has announced the 2022 winners. The competition, which was held at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, was won by British soprano Gemma Summerfield; she also won an award from the Festival Castell de Peralada. Second place went to French singer Eugénie Joneau; Joneau also won an award from the Òpera de Sabadell. {…}
Spanish Choral Director Manuel Cabero i Vernedas passed away on January 16. He was 95-years-old. Born in Barcelona, Vernedas was educated at the Barcelona Municipal Conservatory of Music where he became a Chapel Master and Choir Director. He taught numerous courses in the Choral Conducting Classroom of the Joan Llongueres Institute in Barcelona and many students assimilated his conducting knowledge {…}
Regents Opera, formerly known as Fulham Opera, has announced its new Rory Fazan directed staging of Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino,” featuring a new orchestration for 11 instruments by Ben Woodward. The show will run from February 16-Mar. 5, 2022. Verdi’s opera is the first production to be staged by Regents since its merger with Fulham Opera in autumn 2020. {…}