Oper Dortmund has been named the recipient of the 2026 German Theater Publishers’ Prize, awarded by the Foundation of German Stage and Media Publishers. The jury cited the company’s consistent dedication to contemporary composition in music theater, including its active commissioning of new works and its innovative approach to audience engagement. The jury also recognized the curatorial work of the {…}
Bruno de Sá has released a statement following his canceled concert in Turkey and the speculation that it was due to homophobia. In a video message, the male soprano said, “My dear friends, I want to share a few words after the unexpected cancellation of my concert in Ankara. I was deeply moved by your messages and support. Please know {…}
Juliana Grigoryan has joined Sartoro Genève as a brand ambassador. The company said, “We are proud to announce that the internationally acclaimed soprano Juliana Grigoryan is now the new voice of the Maison. Celebrated for her expressive artistry, technical mastery and luminous stage presence, she embodies the same pursuit of excellence, emotion and refinement that defines Sartoro’s high jewelry creations. {…}
(Credit: Ken Howard) This week, The Dallas Opera opens a starry production of Verdi’s epic “Don Carlo.” The production showcases some of the lead interpreters of the opera as well as some house debuts. Among them is that of baritone Étienne Dupuis, who will make his Dallas Opera debut in one of his signature roles. The baritone first sang the role {…}
(Photo credit: Clarissa Lapolla) The Festival della Valle d’Itria announces its 2026 lineup. This article only features opera events. Alfredo Casella’s “La favola di Orfeo” and Igor Stravinsky’s “Pulcinella,” are directed and choreographed by Anglo-German artist Jean Renshaw. Conductor Nicolò Umberto Foron leads the Orchestra e Coro del Teatro Petruzzelli di Bari. Performance Dates: July 24, 26, & 30 & {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of “Luisa Miller.” The company said that Giorgio Berrugi will sing the Feb. 26 performance of Verdi’s early work, replacing Freddie de Tommaso. Berrugi has performed at the Teatro alla Scala, Royal Opera House in London, Lincoln Center in New York, Bolshoi Theatre, Opéra de Paris, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, {…}
(Photo: Jann Wilken) Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie is not an opera house, yet it regularly presents high-calibre concert performances of opera and oratorio—projects that inevitably place artistic and operational pressure on the city’s Hamburg State Opera. This Bellini evening continued that pattern. With Ensemble Resonanz returning after their previous notable “Norma,” the hall again became a theatre of the imagination. In its {…}
(Credit: Copyright Bonnie Perkinson) On April 8, 2026, USC Thornton School of Music will present a special lecture by conductor James Conlon exploring how Shakespeare’s influence led Verdi to compose “Falstaff.” Drawing on musical insight, historical context, and more than five decades on the podium, Conlon traces how a composer devoted almost entirely to serious drama returned late in life {…}
Sarasota Opera has announced two summer training opportunities for young singers: the Sarasota Youth Opera Summer Camp and the newly launched Sarasota Opera Vocal Academy. The Youth Opera Summer Camp, led by Sarasota Opera’s professional artistic and production staff, offers sessions in singing, acting, physical comedy, and production disciplines including sets, props, wigs, makeup, and costumes. No auditions are required. {…}
The Ebell of Los Angeles has announced a partnership with architecture firm Frederick Fisher and Partners (FF&P) to develop and implement a comprehensive upgrade of its historic 1927 Renaissance-style campus in the mid-Wilshire area. The 94,000-square-foot campus, originally designed by architect Sumner Hunt, will celebrate its Centennial in 2027. The revitalization effort was partly prompted by a City of Los {…}
Opera Orlando is set to remount its first commissioned opera, “The Secret River,” at the Grove Stage at Mead Botanical Garden in Orlando as part of the company’s 10th anniversary celebrations. The work, which features music by Stella Sung and a libretto by Mark Campbell, will be conducted by Karl Van Richards, directed by Ayòfẹ́mi Jeriah Demps, and choreographed by {…}
