Virginia Opera has announced complimentary tickets during the shutdown. The company said that in response to the ongoing government shutdown, it is extending a special offer of complimentary tickets to its upcoming production of “Cinderella” for individuals directly affected by the closure. Eligible patrons will have the opportunity to reserve up to two free tickets per person to attend performances {…}
Michael J. Bobbitt has been named OPERA America’s next President and CEO. He will assume leadership on Jan. 1, 2026, under a five-year contract. The announcement was made by Board Chair Lee Anne Myslewski on behalf of the Board of Directors of OPERA America. Bobbitt, a trained trumpeter and classical vocalist, joins OPERA America from the Mass Cultural Council in {…}
Killer Queen Opera and Gallery Particulier will present the new opera “MADAM” for three performances in Flatbush on Nov. 7 – 11, 2025. The site-specific production will be staged in the gallery’s intimate performance space. The opera, by composer Felix Jarrar and librettist Bea Goodwin, centers on Polly Adler, a Jewish immigrant and prominent Prohibition-era New York madam whose influence {…}
The Teatro alla Scala has announced that Ekaterina Gubanova will sing in the Verdi Requiem on October 28 and 30, 2026. The mezzo-soprano will replace the originally announced Elīna Garanča. In a statement via social media, the mezzo said, “Very happy to return to Teatro alla Scala for 2 exceptional concerts of Verdi Requiem in October 2026. With a magnificent {…}
The Opéra de Paris has announced a cast change for its production of “Die Walküre.” The company said that Iain Paterson, who is ill, has cancelled the dress rehearsal, preview, and premiere of “Die Walküre.” As a result, the role of Wotan will be performed by Christopher Maltman on 8 and 11 November 2025.” Maltman is a well-known singer who has {…}
Alexei Navalny‘s Anti-Corruption Foundation has released a statement against Ildar Abdrazakov’s performances at the Teatro Filarmonico. The foundation said, “Another Putin ally and propagandist is planning to perform in Italy. Ildar Abdrazakov is a Russian bass-baritone and a public supporter of Vladimir Putin. In 2024, he served as a trusted representative for Putin’s presidential campaign, and he now heads the {…}
This week, the Royal Opera House is set to unveil a new production of “The Makropoulos Case,” a rarely performed Janáček work. The opera plays with the idea of immortality and has historically been a vehicle for a great diva. This week, the London company does just that, but also brings Katie Mitchell, a director who has been known for {…}
(Photo credit: Henrik Halvarsson) The Royal Swedish Orchestra celebrates its 500th anniversary with concerts at the Royal Swedish Opera and an international tour. This article only features classical vocal events. Royal Swedish Opera Chorus soloists Matilda Sterby, Miriam Treichl, Michael Weinius, and Ola Eliasson perform works by Beethoven and Helander. Alan Gilbert conducts. Performance Dates: January 17 & 18, 2026 {…}
Chilean bass-baritone Ricardo Seguel has joined the Ibermúsica Artists roster for worldwide general management. He will be represented by Aleix Palau. The bass-baritone has performed at some of the most important theaters in the world including the Glyndebourne Festival Opera, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Teatro Colón, ABAO Bilbao and Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía, among many others. He has performed such roles {…}
The Bronx-based di.vi.sion music ensemble is set to present a concert on Dec. 7, 2025. The concert, which is set to take place at the Riverdale Presbyterian Church in the Bronx, will feature works by Handel, Mozart, along with original compositions by Jeff Adler and the World Premiere of “A Bronx Serenade” by Raphael Crystal. This is the second work {…}
Juilliard Opera is set to present Humperdinck’s “Hänsel und Gretel” for the first time in 30 years on Nov. 17, 20, and 22, 2025 at Juilliard’s Peter Jay Sharp Theater. The opera will be directed by director Kevin Newbury, who is making his Juilliard debut, and will set the opera in the Lower East Side of Manhattan during the blackout {…}