The Grange Festival has announced an additional performance of Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin” on June 30, responding to exceptional demand during its member pre-sale and first day of public booking. Opening day sales for the 2026 season surpassed all previous records, registering 43 percent above the prior year’s figures, which had themselves set a benchmark. The new “Eugene Onegin” production is {…}
Lisette Oropesa made history during the Feb. 10, 2026 performance of “I Masnadieri” at the Teatro Real. Following her cabaletta “Carlo vive? O caro accento, melodia di paradiso,” the soprano received a rousing ovation that led to an encore of the aria. The moment marks the third time the soprano gives an encore in an opera at the Teatro Real. {…}
The Semperoper Dresden has created a fundraiser in order to help support Aaron Pegram‘s widow and children following the untimely death of the tenor. In a a statement, the company said, “On Sunday the 8th February 2026, our valued colleague and friend Aaron Pegram passed away suddenly and completely unexpectedly. With his death, a voice has been silenced — a {…}
The Sarasota Opera has announced its 2026-27 season. Here is a look: Fall 2026 The season opens with Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” with Kerrigan Bigelow as Gretel, alongside returning Lisa Chavez as the Witch, and Lindsey Polcyn as Gertrude. Spencer Reichman will make his company debut as the Father. Anthony Barrese conducts. Performance Dates: Oct. 30-Nov. 14, 2026 Winter 2027 {…}
Washington, D.C.-based IN Series is set to “Passion Plays,” this March and April. The festival opens with “Only the Air,” featuring music by J.S. Bach with new text by playwrights Joshua Borths and Shana Oshiro. Directed by Timothy Nelson with musical direction by Joy Schreier, the production reimagines Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion” with newly spoken text alongside the oratorio’s famed {…}
(credit: Rob Davidson Media) The New Jersey Symphony is set to return to New Jersey Performing Arts Center for an all-choral program on April 16 and 18, 2026. The showcase will be conducted by Xian Zhang and features Mozart’s “Requiem,” Mahler’s “Songs of a Wayfarer,” and Fauré’s “Pavane.” Bass-baritone Dashon Burton, soprano Mei Gui Zhang, mezzo-soprano Taylor Raven, and tenor {…}
AFM Local 802 President Dan Point delivered testimony at today’s New York City Council Oversight Hearing on Affordability in New York City’s Art and Cultural Sector. Throughout his statement, Point, who addressed the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries, and International Relations, chaired by Council Member Nantasha M Williams, highlighted the economic challenges facing New York’s creative workforce. Local 802 represents {…}
Artistic Director Mark Vuorinen invites vocal artists and choral conductors to apply for “The Elora Singers Studio for Ensemble Singing and Conducting.” The week-long program is aimed at vocalists (SATB) and conductors whose interests lie in art song, oratorio, and ensemble work. Participants will be coached by Studio Faculty including Vuorinen, soprano Molly Netter, countertenor Daniel Cabena, and collaborative pianist {…}
The Mikhailovsky Theatre has announced new performances by Vittorio Grigolo. The St. Petersburg Theater announced that the Italian tenor will perform “L’Elisir d’Amore” on March 6 and then return on March 11 for another performance of Bizet’s “Carmen.” The performances will happen after a concert at the Tchaikovsky Hall on Feb. 25 in which Grigolo will be accompanied by Timur {…}
(Credit: Ric Kallaher) Following the release of 3.5 million Epstein files, it was revealed that conductor Leon Botstein was in contact with the child sex offender, serial rapist, and human trafficker across numerous email communications. According to a search from OperaWire, Botstein appears in 1000s of emails regarding meetings with Epstein that trace back 2012, years after Epstein had pleaded {…}
(Credit: Ari Denison) The Savannah VOICE Festival has announced the appointment of conductor Andrew Bisantz as its new Artistic Director. Bisantz is a longtime collaborator with The Sherrill Milnes VOICE Programs and has conducted over 90 productions across the United States. He previously led the world premiere of Michael Ching’s “A Royal Feast” for SVF. He has also worked closely {…}
