Pittsburgh’s Resonance Works is set to present Rossini’s “La Donna del Lago.” The performances will be held at Charity Randall Theatre on June 28 and 30, 2024, and will mark the first time the work is performed in the United States since the Metropolitan Opera’s 2015 production. “Today, Rossini is best known for his comedies, but he left a rich {…}
Boston Lyric Opera’s mobile performance venue Street Stage is set to return for free live performances in locations throughout Boston. Sponsored by HarborOne Bank and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, Street Stage will bring opera and popular music performances to neighborhoods from Charlestown to South Boston In a statement, BLO Artistic Director Nina Yoshida Nelsen said, “There’s no more {…}
When the Bayerische Staatsoper opens Kornél Mundruczó’ s new production of “Tosca” this week, it will feature two role debuts. One of those will belong to tenor Charles Castronovo. Even if this is the U.S. singer’s his first Cavaradossi, he’s no stranger to Puccini’s repertory. Over the years he has performed Rodolfo in “La Bohème” as well as Ruggero in {…}
The Board of English National Opera has announced the appointment of Jenny Mollica as Chief Executive of ENO and the London Coliseum. Mollica will take up the post with immediate effect. In a statement, Dr Harry Brünjes, Chairman of ENO, said, “We are delighted that Jenny Mollica will lead the company at this vital time of development and change. Having {…}
The Opéra de Lille has announced its 2024-25 season. Opera Nicola Porpora’s “Polifemo” will feature Kangmin Justin Kim, Marie Lys, Paul-Antoine Bénos-Djian, Delphine Galou, José Coca Loza, and Florie Valiquette. Emmanuelle Haïm conducts the production by Bruno Ravella. Performance Dates: Oct. 8-16, 2024 Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s “David et Jonathas” will star Petr Nekoranec, Gwendoline Blondeel, Jean-Christophe Lanièce, Lucile Richardot, Étienne Bazola, {…}
The Opéra de Rouen Normandie has announced its 2024-25 season. Opera Joyce El-Khoury stars in Verdi’s “Aida” alongside Adam Smith, Alisa Kolosova, Adolfo Corrado, and Nikoloz Lagvilava. Pierre Bleuse conducts the production by Philipp Himmelmann. Performance Dates: Sept. 27-Oct. 5, 2024 Sally Matthews, John Findon, Paula Murrihy, and Caroline Wettergreen headline Strauss’ “Ariadne auf Naxos” with Ben Glassberg. The production {…}
The Dallas Opera has announced a cast change for its 2024-25 production of Verdi’s “La Traviata.” The company noted that tenor Xabier Anduaga, who was scheduled to make his TDO debut in the role of Alfredo Germont, has withdrawn from these appearances due to family reasons. Replacing Anduaga in the role of Alfredo Germont, in their TDO debuts, are Javier Camarena, {…}
(Credit: Soloman Howard) Soprano Ailyn Pérez has joined Askonas Holt’s roster for worldwide general management. Pérez will be managed at Askonas Holt by Joel Thomas. In a statement, the soprano said, “I am truly happy to reconnect with Joel Thomas and the team at Askonas Holt for worldwide management, and to collaborate with them on the next part of my {…}
The Teatro alla Scala has announced a cast change for Verdi’s Requiem on May 23, 2024. The company said that Daniela Barcellona will replace Aigul Akhmetshina, who is ill. In a statement via social media, Akhmeshina said, I’m sad to announce that I won’t be able to perform in Verdi’s Messa da Requiem in Milan due to health issues. It {…}
Deutsche Grammophon’s streaming platform Stage + has released new recordings from Anna Netrebko, Elīna Garanča and Nadine Sierra. The platform released a 2019 recording of Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” from the Arena di Verona starring Anna Netrebko, Yusif Eyvazov, Dolora Zajick, and Luca Salsi. Pier Giorgio Morandi conducts the Franco Zeffirelli production. The platform also released a 2021 recording of Verdi’s {…}
(Photo: ©Steve Ziegelmeyer) The Cincinnati Youth Choir, Young Naperville Singers and the Allegro Choirs of Kansas City will join forces to present “Songs from the Heartland: Youth Supporting UNICEF” on June 13 at 7:30 p.m. at National Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C. The event is presented by Perform America. The ensembles, which last performed together at Carnegie Hall back in {…}