Two chorus members of the Teatro de la Zarzuela have tested positive for the coronavirus. According Platea Magazine, the two members that tested positive were involved in rehearsals for the Zarzuela production of “Policías y ladrones.” The two are currently at home and are responding well to the treatment. According to the magazine, 30 chorus members that interacted with the {…}
The Kennedy Center has canceled all performances until March 31 due to the coronavirus. In a statement the Kennedy Center announced that its “highest priority is the health and well-being of all our patrons, artists, volunteers, and staff. In conformance with the specific public health recommendations issued by D.C. Health and Mayor Bowser, and due to the increasing threat of COVID-19, {…}
The LA Opera and Philadelphia Orchestra have canceled upcoming performances due to the coronavirus. In a statement the LA Opera announced that “the performance of ‘Roberto Devereux’ for Saturday, March 14th has been cancelled due to the statewide effort to curb spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).” The company also noted that the “LA Opera takes the safety and health {…}
The Mostly Mozart Festival has announced its 2020 festival. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on vocal performances. The season kicks off with “Divine Connection,” a world premiere staging of Mozart’s Requiem and works by Arvo Pärt. The performance will feature Sunhae Im, Daniela Mack, Matthew Swensen, Ryan Speedo Green, and the Choir of Trinity Wall {…}
Carnegie Hall has canceled all concerts from March 13 through 31, 2020. The hall announced that “With the health and safety of its public, artists, and staff in mind, Carnegie Hall today announced that it will be closed for all public events and programming through the end of March, effective midnight tonight, in an effort to reduce the spread of {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has canceled all performances until March 31. The Met stated, “We regret to announce that, effective immediately, all performances have been canceled through March 31 because of coronavirus concerns.” The company added, “The safety and security of our audiences and employees is the Met’s highest priority, and in canceling performances, we are following the lead of our {…}
The Salzburg Osterfesptiele has canceled its 2020 season. The festival stated, “Impossibility of holding the 2020 Salzburg Easter Festival because of the coronavirus pandemic. On account of the current legal situation, the developments of recent days and the earnest expectations for the near future, the General Meeting, the Advisory Board and the Management of the Salzburg Easter Festival GmbH were {…}
The Opernhaus Zurich has canceled the March 12 performance of Puccini’s “La Bohème.” The company announced that “Juan Diego Flórez canceled the 3 p.m. the performance of “La Bohème” tonight due to illness. Since we are unable to provide an adequate replacement in the short time available and in the current general crisis situation, this performance has unfortunately to be {…}
Following the news that Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks were tested positive for the coronavirus, the Sydney Opera House is set to be disinfected. The company announced that the theater is undergoing disinfection while health officials are tracking down concert goers who attended a small Rita Wilson performance there last Saturday. According to CNN a spokesperson for the opera house {…}
The Teatro Real de Madrid has announced that it will continue to perform without audiences. The Theater announced that following the government’s regulation to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the company will showcase the new production of “Achille in Sciro” via the company platform “My Opera Player.” All performances from March 17 through the 25 will be performed via {…}
(Credit: John Matthew Myers Photography) Soprano Alexandra Nowakowski will appear in concert as part of the Embassy Series in Washington D.C. The concert, which is set for April 7, 2020, will take place at the Residence of the Polish Ambassador. Nowakowski will perform alongside pianist William Woodard. The duo will present arias from such composers as Donizetti, Viardot, Delibes, and {…}