Federal Judge Reinstates National Origin Claim in Anna Netrebko’s Lawsuit Against Peter Gelb & Metropolitan Opera

(Credit: Vladimir Shirokov) Anna Netrebko’s national origin discrimination claim has been reinstated in her lawsuit against Peter Gelb and the Metropolitan Opera. On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, U.S. District Judge Analisa Nadine Torres in Manhattan stated that the soprano and her team could proceed with the claim alongside her claim of gender discrimination. With the claim reinstated, the case will {…}

Jul 30, 2025

Q & A: Constantine Orbelian on the New York City Opera, Dmitri Hvorostovsky & Future Albums

In 2024, the New York City Opera named Constantine Orbelian the Executive Director of the company while still continuing as the Music Director. The company has gone through a series of challenges since it reopened in 2016 and has not had a linear season. However, it has continued to perform at Bryant Park every summer, bringing classic works to the {…}

Jul 30, 2025

José Cura Releases Statement Following Dismissal from Estonian National Opera

Following his dismissal from the Estonian National Opera, José Cura is speaking out. In a statement, he said, “Some of you may also be wondering what my side of the story is. Right now, I’m at home, enjoying beautiful days with my children and my grandson, so you’ll understand why I have no intention of souring the moment by giving {…}

Jul 30, 2025

San Diego Opera Adds ‘Fellow Travelers’ to its 2025-26 Season

San Diego Opera has announced that it will present the Southern California premiere of “Fellow Travelers.” The company said that the opera will be part of the 2025-26 season and will be performed on July 10–12, 2026 three times. In a statement, David Bennett, the Joann Clark General Director and CEO of San Diego Opera, said “I saw Fellow Travelers {…}

Jul 30, 2025

Freddie de Tommaso Announces New Series for Classic FM

Classic FM has announced that tenor Freddie De Tommaso will return to host a brand new 4-part series, “Around the World in Eight Opera Houses.” The tenor will bring audiences on a very personal journey through eight of the world’s most legendary opera houses and the performances that have graced their stages. The series will begin on August 8 at {…}

Jul 30, 2025

San Francisco Opera Unveils ‘The Monkey King’ Committee

San Francisco Opera has announced the creation of “The Monkey King” Committee. The goal of the committee will be to bring together a wide range of leaders across different industries to support the world premiere of the Huang Ruo and David Henry Hwang opera this November at the War Memorial Opera House. The Committee will be led by the San {…}

Jul 30, 2025

British Youth Opera Announces New Chair

Jan Younghusband, former head of music television at the BBC, has been appointed chair of ⁦the British Youth Opera. In her new position, Younghusband will bring her experience as head of music and events television at the BBC for 14 years and head of arts at Channel 4 for a decade before that. She started her career at Glyndebourne and worked {…}

Jul 30, 2025

Staatstheater Nürnberg Names New Music Director

(Credit: David Klumpp) The Staatstheater Nürnberg has named Killian Farrell its new General Music Director and Chief Conductor. Farrell will begin in his new position during the 2027-28 season and will succeed Roland Böer. In a statement, the conductor said, “I can’t wait to thrill the Nuremberg audience together with the State Philharmonic and the Opera Ensemble evening after night.” {…}

Jul 30, 2025

Elena Stikhina to Participate in Mariinsky Theatre’s White Nights Festival

Elena Stikhina is set to participate in the Mariinsky Theatre’s White Nights Festival. The company announced the Russian soprano will sing the role of Leonora in “La Forza del Destino” on August 1. She will perform alongside Alexey Markov and Hovhannes Ayvazyan. The festival is known for bringing together the leading lights of the international opera stage and is supported by the {…}

Jul 30, 2025

Marble City Opera Names New Associate Executive Artistic Director

The Marble City Opera has announced the appointment of Ryan Colbert as the Associate Executive Artistic Director. Colbert will begin in her new position on August 1, 2025. In a statement, Founding Executive Artistic Director Kathryn Frady said, “Ryan brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the opera art form coupled with a knowledge, understanding, and commitment to Marble {…}

Jul 30, 2025

The Person Behind The Opera, Pt. 3: Beatrice Cenci

Photo Credit: Arnaldo Colombaroli/Teatro Colon. Throughout opera, one can find tales of undeserved execution, unjust torture, and brutal treatment. Yet, one can also find tales of noble bravery, stalwart moral goodness, and uncompromisable virtue. Two sides of human nature, brutality is often not far from humanity and in opera, we are able to see this in spades. These stories, however, {…}