The Centre for the Less Good Idea, Johannesburg headed by Co-Founders William Kentridge and Bronwyn Lace have announced a Los Angeles Residency from Feb. 1 to 8. The Wallis, CAP UCLA, and The Broad have joined together to present three facets of the work of The Centre for the Less Good Idea. Events will include “A Defense of the Less {…}
(Credit: Javier del Real) There are very few times when an operatic miracle of artistic excellence happens inside an opera house. But attending the performance of soprano Yolanda Auyanet as Maria Stuarda on the night of December 19th was one of those. She is no stranger to the Teatro Real theatre and bel canto repertoire, including her performances of Il Pirata {…}
(Credit: Jennifer Taylor / Met Opera) The Metropolitan Opera is reviving “Rigoletto” for the second time this season. Following a run in the fall, the Met has enlisted a new star cast featuring a promising young tenor and one of the best baritones in the world. The result was a solid evening of music and drama. Hyperactive turntable But before {…}
Following the cast change in Genoa’s Teatro Carlo Felice for “La Traviata,” Olga Peretyatko has taken to social media to explain that she has been going through medical treatment. The soprano said, “I’ve been quiet for a while, but I successfully underwent surgery to remove a polyp the size of a small apricot from my maxillary sinus. It turns out {…}
The Garsington Opera has announced cast changes for its upcoming production of “Fidelio.” The company said, “Gérard Korsten is now unable to conduct our 2025 ‘Fidelio.’” As a result, “We are pleased to announce that our Artistic Director Douglas Boyd will now conduct this revival of John Cox’s classic production.” Additionally, the company said, “We are also delighted to announce {…}
Opéra de Paris has announced a cast change for its production of “Das Rheingold.” The company said, “Ludovic Tézier, unwell, has been obliged to withdraw from the new production of Richard Wagner’s ‘Das Rheingold,’ directed by Calixto Bieito. Influenza prevents him from completing all the rehearsals required for this role debut. The baritone is immensely disappointed at having to give up {…}
On Jan. 7, the New York Philharmonic concluded its four concert performances of Strauss’s “Also sprach Zarathustra.” The concert cycle featured Strauss’s famed tone poem, Berlioz’s Song Cycle “Les nuits d’été” and a 2021 piece by Samy Moussa entitled “Elysium.” The result of the concert was a mismatched evening featuring some very inspired playing. “Elysium” The concert opened with Moussa’s {…}
West Edge Opera has announced that vocal artists Efraín Solís and Kenneth Kellogg will be taking on leadership roles in the company. Solís is joining as a voting member of the board of directors while Kellogg will take on the position of Director of Marketing and Engagement. The company’s goal of including the baritone and bass in leadership is to {…}
Renowned director Otto Schenk has passed away. He was 94. Born in Vienna, Schenk studied acting at the Max Reinhardt Seminar and then commenced his career at the Theater in der Josefstadt and Wiener Volkstheater. He shifted into directing in 1953, his first projects taking place at the Burgtheater, Munich Kammerspiele, and Salzburg Festival. In 1957, he directed “The Magic {…}
The Los Angeles Philharmonic has released a statement in light of the devastating wildfires spreading throughout the Pacific Palisades. The organization noted that it would be canceling performances through this weekend and would inform ticketholders about their options. “Our hearts are with all the members of our community who are impacted by the fires, and our immense gratitude goes out {…}
PENTATONE has a new licensing partnership with Collabhouse. The partnership will offer up composers, filmmakers, advertisers, game developers, and other creators an opportunity to use PENTATONE’s catalogue for their works. “At PENTATONE, we’re always looking for innovative ways to share our music with new audiences. This collaboration with Collabhouse creates exciting possibilities for fresh interpretations and fosters creativity across industries. {…}