Jonas Kaufmann, Sonya Yoncheva, Diana Damrau, Rolando Villazon, Asmik Grigorian, Ludovic Tézier, Jonathan Tetelman, Serena Sáenz & Sondra Radvanovsky Lead Bayerische Staatsoper’s 2025-26 Season

The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced its 2025-26 season. Premieres Maurizio Benini conducts Verdi’s “Rigoletto” in a new production by Barbara Wysocka. Bekhzod Davronov, Igor Golovatenko, Ludovic Tézier, Serena Sáenz, Nadine Sierra, Riccardo Fassi, and Elmina Hasan star. Performance Dates: March 7-24, 2026 & July 28 & 31, 2026 Lotte de Beer directs a new production of Gounod’s “Faust” with Jonathan {…}

Mar 16, 2025

Obituary: Composer Sofia Gubaidulina Passes Away at 93

(Photo credit: Bodil Maroni Jensen) Composer Sofia Gubaidulina passed away on March 13, at the age of 93. Gubaidulina was born on Oct. 24, 1931, in Chistopol in the Tatar Republic of Russia. She studied composition and piano at the Kazan Conservatory and graduated in 1954. At the beginning of her career she faced a number of repressive measures and {…}

Mar 15, 2025

Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Moby Dick’

The Metropolitan Opera has announced a new cast change for “Moby Dick” on March 15, 2025. The company said that Alex Boyer will sing the role of Captain Ahab, replacing Brandon Jovanovich. Boyer previously made his Met debut on March 11, 2025 also replacing Jovanovich in “Moby Dick.” The tenor has performed at the West Edge Opera, San Francisco Opera, San {…}

Mar 15, 2025

Medici.tv Celebrates 150th Anniversary of Ravel’s Birth With Live Performances & Exclusive New Releases

Medici.tv pays tribute to Maurice Ravel on the 150th anniversary of his birth with a deep dive into his complete works and more. Two livestreams of composer’s instrumental work kick off the anniversary festivities. On March 27, the platform will livestream Ravel’s complete operatic masterpieces. One century to the day after its premiere at the very same venue, “L’Enfant et {…}

Mar 15, 2025

Joseph Parrish to Headline YCA Performance at Merkin Hall

Bass-baritone Joseph Parrish is headed to Kaufman Music Center’s Merkin Hall as part of the Young Concert Artists (YCA) series. The recital, set for March 25, 2025, will feature Parish alongside the Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel Choir under Artistic Director Michele Fowlin. The performance includes music by Mahler, Moses Hogan, Schubert, Harry T. Burleigh, Brahms, spirituals, and {…}

Mar 15, 2025

Soprano Elizabeth Marlow Wins Top Voice Prize at Young Texas Artists Competition

Soprano Elizabeth Marlow has been named the winner of the top prize for the Voice division at the Young Texas Artists Competition. She walked away with a $5,000 cash prize. The three-day competition featured 72 contestants across several divisions. “It meant so much to be able to create a special night for our supporters, an integral part of YTA’s 40-year {…}

Mar 15, 2025

Guy Verrall-Withers Leaves Waterperry Opera Festival for The Grange Festival

The Grange Festival has announced that Guy Verrall-Withers will be the company’s new Director of Audiences and Impact. In his new role, Verrall-Withers, who is the Artistic Director and CEO of Waterperry Opera Festival, will focus on developing audiences and public engagement as well as expanding the festival’s reach. Supporting him in this effort will be Artistic Director Michael Chance {…}

Mar 15, 2025

Chautauqua Opera President Steps Down

Chautauqua Opera has announced that President Michael Hill will step down from his position to pursue a new role in academia at Randolph-Macon College. Among Hill’s greatest achievements is the work with The Jefferson Project, which supports science-based solutions for the conservation of Chautauqua Lake. As part of that effort, Hill raised $7 million to support those efforts. He also {…}

Mar 15, 2025

Central City Opera Announces Cast for ‘The Barber of Seville’

The Central City Opera has announced the cast for Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville.” The star-studded cast of the production will feature a host of performers who have graced the stage everywhere from Seattle to Salzburg, from Minnesota Opera to the Metropolitan Opera. The Creative Team will be led by Eric Sean Fogel who directs at Central City for the first {…}

Mar 14, 2025

Artist of the Week: Robert Carsen

This week the Staatsoper Berlin is set to stage Leoš Janáček’s satirical opera “Die Ausflüge des Herrn Brouček” for the very first time in the company’s history. Leading the production will be Robert Carsen, one of opera’s most acclaimed and greatest directors. Interestingly enough Carsen has never directed the Staatsoper Berlin, so the occasion will be his debut. Throughout his {…}

Mar 14, 2025

Tiroler Festspiele Erl Announces Cast Change for Wagner Gala

The Tiroler Festspiele Erl has announced a cast change for its Wagner Gala on July 5, 2025. The company said that “Ekaterina Gubanova will replace Lise Davidsen. The Norwegian had to withdraw from her debut in Erl due to her pregnancy.” Gubanova is a regular guest at venues such as the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, the Bayreuth Festival, Vienna, and {…}