Central City Opera has announced that it is teaming up with the Denver Philharmonic and Performing Arts Academy to present Mozart’s “Requiem” on Nov. 15 and 16 at the Central Presbyterian Church Antonia Brico Stage in Denver, Colorado. The performance will feature soprano Anna Christy, mezzo Abigail Nims, tenor Matthew Plenk, and bass-baritone Eric J. McConnell. Lawrence Golan, the music {…}
The Semperoper Dresden has announced a cast change for its Oct. 12, 2019 performance of “Der Rosenkavalier.” The company announced that Christof Fischesser will sing Baron Ochs auf Lerchenau in the performance replacing Albert Pesendorfer. Fischesser launched his operatic career at the Badisches Staatstheater in Karlsruhe and was a member of the Opernhaus Zurich for several years. He has performed leading {…}
Since Sept. 6, 2019, the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City has been holding an exhibition that details the development and creation of Verdi’s final two operas. The exhibition, entitled “Verdi: Creating ‘Otello’ and ‘Falstaff’” and curated by Gabriele Dotto, presents a wide range of materials courtesy of the Bertelsmann-owned Ricordi Archive, all organized as to give the {…}
(Credit: Ken Howard/ Metropolitan Opera) Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” is set to return to the Metropolitan Opera with two of the world’s greatest interpreters. Fall Cast The season premiere will open with Hui He in a role she has performed all over the world at such venues as the Arena di Verona, Opernhaus Zurich, Teatro Real de Madrid, the Dallas Opera, {…}
(Credit: Javier del Real) The Teatro Real opened its season on the Sept. 18, 2019 with Verdi’s “Don Carlo,” an opera inspired in the old monarchy of Spain. Present at the big event were the King and Queen of Spain, as well as famous figures from the world of politics and arts. “Don Carlo” is a massive endeavor for any {…}
One day, as a 16-year-old, tenor Piero Pretti, was invited by Fabrizio Ruiu to audition for a polyphonic choir. That moment would have tremendous implications for the Sardinian tenor. Not only would Ruiu, a close friend from childhood, become the best man at his wedding, but this audition would change Pretti’s life forever. “I fell in love with it,” he {…}
It was a typical Monday at Port Authority. People hustling and bustling about trying to make their respective connections. Long lines outside bus terminals. General white noise echoing around the building. But around 5 p.m. something in the atmosphere changed. If you were walking around the terminal at that time, you might have started to hear “O soave fanciulla” from {…}
(Credit: Johannes Ifkovits) Piotr Beczala has postponed two upcoming recitals. The tenor announced that he will continue his recovery from vocal issues for another week on medical advice. He said, “Dear friends, we all don’t like this kind of news, but following my doctor’s advice, I am forced to continue my recovery for another week. Tomorrow’s recital at the Kölner Philharmonie {…}
The Copenhagen Opera Festival has announced that Amy Lane will become the company’s new artistic director. Lane will become the first woman and foreigner to lead the festival in this position since its inception in 2009. Lane is currently the Head Staff Director for The Royal Opera, Covent and has been in charge of revivals for Kasper Holten’s production of {…}
The Teatro di San Carlo in Naples, Italy has named Stéphane Lissner its new Sovrintendente. The theater announced that Lissner, who is currently the artistic director of the Opéra National de Paris, will take the post in April, replacing Rosanna Purchia. According to the Naples Syndicate, who voted unanimously for Lissner, the new sovrintendente will also serve as the company’s {…}
The English National Opera has announced the appointment of Annilese Miskimmon as its new artistic director. Currently director of Opera at Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, Miskimmon will begin her position at the ENO on Sept. 1, 2020 and will remain in Oslo until the end of the 2019-20 season. In a statement, Miskimmon noted, “I am honored and delighted {…}