(Photo credit: Thierry Litzler) French-Argentinean mezzo-soprano Eugenia Forteza is set to perform in the “Sous un Ciel Argentin” concert on June 6. Forteza performs in an Argentinean Tango-themed showcase alongside an ensemble featuring violinist Svetlana Sazonenko, cellist Amicie Ganvert, and pianist Laetitia Ruccolo. The program will offer traditional and modern Argentinean songs and tango pieces such as Ariel Ramirez’s “Alfonsina {…}
This June, On Site Opera will return to West Side Community Garden for three performances as part of its “Opera in the Garden” series. First up will be a Juneteenth showcase on June 19 featuring Kenneth Overton as he takes on music by Black composers. Then on June 26, the company presents Verdi’s “La Traviata.” Then the series ends on {…}
The Utah Symphony has named Jessica Rivero Altarriba to the position of Assistant Conductor. She will commence her tenure in September 2024 folllowing an audition and interview panel with Utah Symphony musicians and staff members. A reipient of the Taki Alsop Fellowship Award for 2024-26 and a Freeman Conductor Fellow, Altarriba will take over for Matthew Straw who held the {…}
The Teatro San Carlo announced its 2024-25 season. The season opens with Dvořák’s “Rusalka” in a new production by Dmitri Tcherniakov. Dan Ettinger conducts a cast that includes Asmik Grigorian, Adam Smith, Ekaterina Gubanova, Anita Rachvelishvili, and Gábor Bretz. Performance Dates: Nov. 20-Dec. 7, 2024 Verdi’s “Don Carlo” will be conducted by Henrik Nánási and will star Piero Pretti, Gabriele Viviani, Ildar {…}
The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for its production of “Adriana Lecourevur.” The company said, “We regret to announce that soprano Sonya Yoncheva has to cancel her participation in Adriana Lecouvreur because her dense schedule wouldn’t allow her to rehearse sufficiently for this role debut.” As a result, Aleksandra Kurzak will sing the title role on {…}
Opera Canada Publications has named Michael Jones to the position of new Editorial Director. He commences his tenure on July 1, 2024. He takes over for Elizabeth Bowman who served as Editor-in-Chief for two years. Prior to joining Opera Canada Publications, Jones has worked with such organizations as Metcalf Foundation, The School of Toronto Dance Theatre, and Arraymusic. “I am {…}
Opera in the Ozarks has announced its 2024 summer season, “Enchanted Evenings.” The season opens with “La Traviata. Performance Dates: June 21 – July 19, 2024 Next up is “The Crucible.” Performance Dates: June 22 – July 17, 2024 The season ends with a double bill of “L’Enfant et les Sortilège” and “Beauty and the Beast.” “We will be taking {…}
Ebell of Los Angeles has received a $30,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The grant will be used to commission, develop, and produce “All About Rose” by Brooke deRosa and Velina Hasu Houston. The work will be presented in March 2025 and is part of the organization’s “Living Herstory” program. “All About Rose” tells the story of {…}
(Credit: Ken Howard) The Met Opera’s production of Gluck’s “Orfeo ed Euridice” is as timeless as the work itself. You couldn’t really ask for more from Mark Morris’ production, which is in the midst of a revival to close out the 2023-24 season. The two curved rafters converging to form a semi-circle at the center of the stage serve numerous {…}
The Teatro de la Zarzuela has announced its 2024-25 season. Zarzuela Emilio Arrieta’s “Marina” will be conducted by José Miguel Pérez-Sierra and directed by Bárbara Lluch. Sabina Puértolas and Marina Monzó lead the opera alongside Ismael Jordi, Celso Albelo, Juan Jesús Rodríguez, Pietro Spagnoli, Rubén Amoretti, and Javier Castañeda. Performance Dates: Oct. 9-20, 2024 Pablo Sorozábal’s “La Del Manojo de {…}
The Théâtre du Châtelet has announced its 2024-25 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Jonas Kaufmann and Valeria Sepe perform a concert alongside the Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz and conductor Jochen Rieder. Performance Date: Oct. 9, 2024 Katarina Bradić sings the title role of Händel’s “Orlando” with a cast also featuring Siobhan Stagg, Elizabeth DeShong, Giulia Semenzato, and Riccardo Novaro. {…}