Opera Theatre of Saint Louis has announced a production of “Harvey Milk” in 2021. The company revealed the production via social media stating, “‘Hope is never silent.’ Coming your way in 2021! This project is made possible in part thanks to the generosity of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Whitaker Foundation, and the NEA. We’re thrilled to be presenting {…}
The Welsh National Opera has announced a new podcast that it will launch in English and Welsh. The English-language series, entitled “The O Word,” will be presented by journalist Gareth Jones, a broadcaster for such organizations as BBC and the United Nations in Geneva. Meanwhile, the Welsh-language series, called “Cipolwg,” will be led by comedian and journalist Lorna Prichard, who {…}
The American Opera Project, in association with BRIC, has brought together the cast of the 2014 world premiere of “Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed That Line to Freedom,” to create a unique video to give hope to all those working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis. “Since this recording, we have seen America reel from one attack on our {…}
The Paris Opera has announced that it will delay the opening of its 2020-21 season. In a press release, the company noted that the Palais Garnier will not be available to open until the end of December 2020 with the Opéra Bastille set for its first performances on Nov. 24, 2020, with a production of “La Traviata” by Simon Stone. {…}
The Teatro Regio di Parma has announced “Rigoletto al barsò.” The theater will showcase a production of Verdi’s beloved opera this summer at the Parma, Parco della Musica from June 29 through July 16. The cast will include David Astorga and Carmine Riccio sharing the role of the Duke, with Giulia Bolcato and Giada Borrelli alternating as Gilda. Federico Longhi {…}
The Welsh National Opera has canceled its Autumn 2020 tour due to the ongoing pandemic. In a press statement, the company said, “it has become clear in recent weeks that it will be impossible for us to prepare for, rehearse and stage any large-scale production over the summer and it is increasingly unlikely tour partner venues will be open to {…}
(Credit: Gregor Hohenberg / Sony Classical) Jonas Kaufmann and conductor Kirill Petrenko will join forces to close out the Bayerische Staatsoper’s Monday concert series on June 29, 2020. The famed tenor is poised to sing Mahler’s “Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen” in a program that will also include R. Strauss’ Orchestral Suite from the Music to the “Citizen as Noble” of {…}
(Credit: JUliette Rahon & Company) The Royal College of Music has announced that French soprano Clara Barbier Serrano will become the first recipient of the Andrea Bocelli Foundation-Community Jameel Scholarship. With the scholarship, Barbier will join the RCM Opera Studio this September on the Artist Diploma in Performance course at one of the world’s most renowned conservatories. “It is an {…}
The San Francisco Opera is set to continue its Opera is On initiative with Puccini’s “Il Trittico.” The company will stream Puccini’s triptych on June 13 in a production from 2009. The historical production features Patricia Racette in all three operas in a staging by James Robinson with sets designed by Allen Moyer, costumes by Bruno Schwengl, and lighting by {…}
(Credit: Marty Sohl / Ken Howard) The Metropolitan Opera has announced new casts for its added performances in February. In the company’s production of Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia,” Michele Angelini will sing the role of Almaviva and James Morris will take over the role of Basilio. They will join a cast that includes Brenda Rae and Joshua Hopkins for {…}
“Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a section or a film in its entirety, highlighting the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment features Masahiro Shinoda’s “Pale {…}