(Photo by Vladimir Shirokov) On Sept. 25, 2019, the Vienna State Opera will live stream “Il Trovatore” via its streaming service. The opera will star Yusif Eyvazov in the title role with Michelle Bradley as Leonora. Monika Bohinec will be Azucena, while Roberto Frontali will be the Conte di Luna. The production is conducted by Alberto Veronesi with Daniele Abbado {…}
(Credit: Charles DuPrat / Opera de Paris) “La Traviata” by Giuseppe Verdi is probably one of the most popular operas from this composer and from the opera catalogue in general. Based on the the play “La Dame aux Camelies,” which has been adapted from the novel with the same tittle by Alexandre Dumas (son), was inspired on the life of {…}
Joyce DiDonato and Piotr Beczala won top prizes at the first annual Oper Magazine awards. The singers won Best Female and Male singer of the year, while the Best Opera House award went to the Zurich Opera House. The awards also saw the Donizetti Opera Festival take home the Best Festival award, while Joana Mallwitz won the as Best Conductor award. {…}
Prima Classic has announced a new recording of Verdi’s “La Traviata.” The company announced that on Nov. 1, 2019, it will release its first complete opera recording. “La Traviata” will star Marina Rebeka, Charles Castronovo, and George Petean and will be conducted by Michael Balke. They will be joined by the Latvian Festival Orchestra and State Choir Latvia. The new {…}
(Credit: Courtesy of The Atlanta Opera) The Atlanta Opera will open its 2019-20 season with Rossini’s “La Cenerentola.” The production, directed by Spanish director Joan Font, will star rising star and Atlanta Opera favorite Santiago Ballerini, Emily Fons in the title role, Thomas Glass, Dale Travis, and Alan Higgs. Dean Williamson will conduct the comic gem. In a press release, {…}
(Credit: Courtes of Claudiosgura.com) Ludovic Tézier has canceled performances of Verdi’s “Otello” at the Bayerische Staatsoper. The company announced on Sept. 16, prior to opening night, that the baritone would not be performing in a revival of Verdi’s masterpiece. As a result, Claudio Sgura replaced the baritone on opening and the following two performances scheduled for Sept. 24 and 28, {…}
(Credit: Courtesy of San Diego Opera) Verdi’s “Aida” is set to open the San Diego Opera’s 2019-20 season. The production will star Michelle Bradley, who will be making her San Diego Opera debut in the title role, Carl Tanner as Radames, and Olesha Petrova, also in her company debut as Amnesia. The cast will be rounded out by Nelson Martinez as {…}
The Americas Society has announced that it will present “A Night At the Opera: Instituto Superior de Arte Teatro Colón” on Oct. 21, 2019 in New York City. The event will feature a wide range of unique young artists, all of them winners of the Alejandro Cordero Competition from the Instituto Superior del Teatro Colón, the training division of the {…}
(Credit: Shirley Suarez) British soprano Elizabeth Llewellyn is currently preparing for a career milestone: her Metropolitan Opera debut, in James Robinson’s new production of “Porgy and Bess.” She will take to the stage for the Oct. 13, 2019 performance, opposite Eric Owens. An increasingly sought-after specialist in the Italian repertoire, a few of her recent roles include the title roles of “Manon {…}
Musica Viva NY has announced its 2019-20 season. The performance series kicks off at the St. Vincent Ferrer Chruch in NYC with a concert exploring works in honor of Mary and St. Cecilia. To that effect, there will be music by Britten, Biebl, Pärt, Sandström, Parson, Wadsworth, Macmillan, and Hildegard von Bingen. Performance Date: Nov. 3, 2019 Second is a {…}
(Credit: © KHALID ALBUSAIDI / Provided by Royal Opera House Muscat) He was artistic director all over Italy with such organizations as the Teatro Licirco Di Caligari, the Arena di Verona, the Teatro Lirico di Trieste, and Teatro Comunale Odea di Lumezzane. But now Umberto Fanni is thousands of miles away leading as the General Director of the Royal Opera {…}
