The Teatro Nacional de Sao Carlos has canceled its production of Puccini’s “La Bohème.” The theater announced that due to a strike announced by the CENA-STE – Trade Union of Exhibition, Audiovisual and Musician Workers, the entire run of performances were canceled. The theater will return tickets to ticket holders. The run of performances was set to star Natalia Tanasii, Susana Gaspar, Dmytro {…}
The Opera National de Paris is set to present Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” live in cinemas. The company is set to present the work on June 21 all over Europe and on June 23, 2019 through Feb 2, 2020 in encore presentations. The new production by Ivo Van Hove is set to star Étienne Dupuis in the title role, Ain Anger as Commendatore, Jacquelyn {…}
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center in Boston is set to showcase a series of performances of Rachel Portman’s increasingly popular “The Little Prince.” Performances are set to take place at Faneuill Hall’s Great Hall on June 20 and 22, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. The opera will be directed by NEMPAC’s artistic director Alexandra Dietrich with Dr. Tiffany {…}
Franco Zeffirelli has died at the age of 96 on June 15, 2019 after suffering from a long illness in his home in Rome. The great Italian director was born Gian Franco Corsi Zeffirelli in the outskirts of Florence, Italy to Alaide Garosi and Ottorino Corsi. Zeffirelli graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti Firenze in 1941 and went to the {…}
Two years ago, Benjamin Bernheim was a young artist performing light tenor roles and preparing to make the jump to some of the most important lyric operas in the repertory. He was an unknown and was still a member of the Opernhaus Zurich. But he had a perspective of where he wanted to be. “I knew I wanted to sing {…}
(Credit: Maria Mudryak’s Official Instagram) Opera Italiana is in the Air has announced that it will be returning to Naumburg Bandshell in Central Pak on July 1, 2019. The free outdoor concert will feature the music of Rossini, Verdi, and Puccini with such artists as tenor Antonio Poli and soprano Maria Mudryak. Moreover, 11-year-old composer and singer Paloma Dineli Chesky {…}
Happy Father’s Day! Last year we tried to match up your dad with one of the iconic opera fathers in the canon. But this time around we want to see how well you know and understand the father-child dynamics in the world of opera. So here’s our little quiz to test your knowledge on this unique relationship in the art {…}
The Bampton Classical Opera is presenting Stephen Storace’s “Bride & Gloom” throughout the summer. The company will showcase the work at the Deanery Garden in Bampton, Oxfordshire on July 19 and 20 followed by an August 26 presentation at the Orangery Theatre in Westonbirt School, Glos. The run will conclude on Sept. 17, 2019 at the St. John’s Smith Square {…}
Matthew Stump has been dropped by the Michigan Opera Theatre. The company announced it will be making a casting change for the role of Leporello in the company’s fall 2019 production of “Don Giovanni.” Stump was accused of sexual assault by colleague Julie O’Dell. In a statement, she said, “Thank you for believing and protecting women. Our industry needs more institutions {…}
(Credit: Pictures from Deutsche Grammophon) Soprano Julie Fuchs has just canceled to performances at the Opéra du Rhin, Strasbourg and at the Opéra national de Bordeaux. The soprano made the announcement via social media noting that she received advice from doctors that it might be necessary to give herself a break after recently giving birth to her first child. “As a {…}
The Portland Opera will present “La Finta Giardiniera” starting on July 12, 2019. The run of the Mozart opera will last six performances, ending on July 27, 2019. The work will be conducted by George Manahan with soprano Lindsay Ohse as Sandrina. Mark A. Thomsen will appear as Podesta. Other cast members include Geoffrey Schellenberg, Helen Huang, Camille Sherman, Thomas {…}