Javier Camarena encored at the Metropolitan Opera on the opening night of “La Fille Du Régiment” on Feb. 7. After receiving a lengthy and enthusiastic ovation for his aria “A Mes Amis,” Camarena repeated the second half singing a total of 18 high Cs across both renditions. This is the third time Camarena does an encore at the Metropolitan Opera. {…}
“Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a section or a film in its entirety, highlighting the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment features Jean-Stéphane Bron. Jean-Stéphane {…}
Opera Philadelphia has announced its 2019-20 season which will feature its annual festival, two world premieres, two company premieres and a number of concert performances. Here is a look. O19 Festival O19 launches its third annual festival with the world premiere production of “Denis & Katya,” a new chamber opera commissioned and produced by Opera Philadelphia in collaboration with Music {…}
Yusif Eyvazov has revealed that he and his wife Anna netrebko are planning to sing “Tristan und Isolde.” In an interview with Forum Opera the tenor was asked about whether or not he would be singing Siegfried. In his response, he said “Anna and I are planning to sing ‘Tristan und Isolde’ but not ‘Siegfried.’ This is not, for now, {…}
The Opera Colorado announced its 2019-20 season but with the company also revealed its 2020-21 season. In a statement, the company said, “although the 2020-21 season may seem far away (and subscriptions won’t go on sale until February 2020), we already have a lineup so thrilling that we can’t help but give you a sneak peek.” The season is set {…}
The Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts has announced its 2019 summer season, which will feature some of the greatest vocal performers in the world. While the program includes a plethora of instrumental music and performances, our focus for the purposes of this article will be to highlight singers and any opera productions. First up will be “Versaille: Portrait {…}
The Teatro Nuovo will continue its unique programming in 2019-20, which will include a rare Bellini opera to complement a little-known Rossini comedy. The company will give performances at both the Rose Hall in Lincoln Center as well as The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College. The two operas on offer will be “La Straniera” and “La Gazza Ladra.”The former {…}
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2019-20 season which will feature a wide range of incredible repertory. This season will put a spotlight on the music of Beethoven, featuring a number of his iconic symphonies, his only opera, and a mass. For the purposes of this article, we will only focus on featuring vocal performances. The first such performance {…}
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2019-20 season. Stéphane Denève will begin his journey as the 13th Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra by celebrating “an arch of Franco-American musical friendship and [exploring] their symmetric influences” throughout the company’s 140th season. “I am overjoyed to begin my tenure as Music Director – to collaborate with this exceptional orchestra, to serve {…}
The NY Philharmonic has announced its 2019-20 season! Music Director Jaap van Zweden will lead the orchestra through the 2019-20 season, showcasing the works of contemporary and classic composers. In addition to resonating with its audience at home, the NY Phil will go on tour and connect with audiences in Europe and Asia. Series highlights will include: Project 19, a celebration {…}
Washington National Opera has announced its 2019-20 season! The lineup consists of six main-stage operas: two new productions, three productions new to Washington, and the D.C. premiere of a Zambello-commissioned work by composer Jeanine Tesori and librettist Tazewell Thompson. Additionally, the American Opera Initiative will return for “Three 20-Minute Operas,” which will showcase the work of three new composer-librettist teams during {…}