Norwegian National Opera and Ballet Cancels All November Performances After Employees Tests Positive for COVID-19

Norwegian National Opera and Ballet has announced that all performances through November have been canceled. The decision comes as a result of one of the employees testing positive for COVID, as well as the City Council’s decision to close Oslo beginning next week. Among the affected events is the company’s production of “The Barber of Seville,” currently halted until December. {…}

Royal Opera House Announces November Streams Featuring Erwin Schrott, Gerald Finley & Louise Alder

The Royal Opera House has announced a series of live performance broadcasts featuring The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera, throughout the November lockdown period. On Nov. 20 the company will present a concert performance of “Ariodante,” which will be available via the Royal Opera House streaming platform. The cast will include mezzo-soprano Paula Murrihy in the title role, soprano Chen Reiss as Ginevra, {…}