The Dutch National Opera is set to present the world premiere of Philip Venables’s latest opera “We Are The Lucky Ones.” The opera will be shown at the Opera Forward Festival 2025 and will mark the fourth collaboration between Philip Venables and Ted Huffman based on real-life interviews. “We Are The Lucky Ones” tells the story of a generation and {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of “Un Ballo in Maschera.” The company said that Giorgio Berrugi will sing the role of Riccardo replacing an ill Charles Castronovo. For his part, Castronovo said, “Hi everyone, well I’m really sorry to say that I will not be able to sing the first performance of ‘un ballo {…}
Malmö Opera has announced that it will present “Lohengrin” this fall. The Wagner opera hits the stage on Oct. 26, 2025 in a production directed by Charlotte Engelkes who noted in a press release that “I think fairy tales have a power to teach. The story of the Swan Knight that Elsa saw in her dream, and who later comes {…}
Opera Creole and Opera Lafayette’s performance of Edmond Dédé’s “Morgiane” in New Orleans has been rescheduled due to a winter storm. The showcase of the earliest extant complete opera by a Black American will now take place on Jan. 24 at the St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. The preview performance kicks off at 7:30 p.m. CT. Following the New {…}
Art Song Colorado is set to present a double bill of “Il Tabarro” and “Gianni Schicchi” on Feb. 7-9, 2025. The first of the two Puccini works, “Il Tabarro” will star Bradley Thompson, Khail Dalbow, Cody Laun, Benjamin Boskoff, William Mouat, Gabrielle Razafinjatovo, Joan Marquez, and Ashlie Mcintire. For “Gianni Schicchi,” audiences will experience the talents of Benjamin Wood, Kailyn {…}
Glyndebourne has announced the five singers selected for its 2025 Jerwood Young Artists programme. The singers includes soprano Mariana Fernandes, mezzo-soprano Rachel Roper, tenor Matthew McKinney, bass-baritone Charles Cunliffe, and bass Daniel Vening. “We are delighted to announce these five young singers of exceptional talent as Glyndebourne’s 2025 Jerwood Young Artists. They join a distinguished list of former Jerwood Young {…}
The National Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society is set to reopen in late February. The museum was repaired and restored following over $500,000 worth of damage from a disastrous flood in 2021. In 2022, the organization repaired and restored several artifacts. The reopening is set for Feb. 23, 2025, with a tribute service at the Tindley Temple United Methodist {…}
(Credit: © Pol Baril) Jean-François Lapointe is set to leave the Opéra de Québec as General and Artistic Director. According to Opera Magazine, Lapointe will leave on Jan. 31 due to “differences of artistic vision” with the board. Lapointe joined the company during the 2020-21 season succeeding Grégoire Legendre, who retired in December 2020. Lapointe is a baritone who has {…}
Los Angeles Opera is offering residents affected by the wildfires complimentary tickets for its Feb. 1, 2025 concert featuring Kelli O’Hara. The tickets will also be offered to first responders dedicated to recovery in Los Angeles County. “Our hearts are filled with concern for those whose lives were upended by the wildfires that have devastated our community,” said Christopher Koelsch, {…}
The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for its July 2 gala with Matthias Goerne. The company said that soprano Asmik Grigorian will headline the concert alongside Goerne, replacing Lise Davidsen, who announced on Friday that she was expecting twins and would be withdrawing from projects until 2026. The company said that the Norwegian soprano had to {…}
The Houston Symphony announced the appointment of Anthony J. Maglione as Director of the Houston Symphony Chorus. Maglione will join at the start of the 2025–26 Season and will succeed Allen Hightower, who held the position until February 2024. Julia Hall, who has been serving as Interim Chorus Director, will return to her role as Assistant Director of the Houston {…}
