The Juilliard School has announced its April lineup. This article features vocal works only. However, Juilliard’s upcoming programs for April include traditional and contemporary classical music, jazz, dance, and drama performances. Closing out the month of performances is the Juilliard Orchestra conducted by John Adams. Mozart’s “La Clemenza di Tito” is presented by Juilliard for the first time in over {…}
Roulette Intermedium in Brooklyn is set to present the U.S. premiere of composer Elliott Sharp’s “Die Grösste Fuge” on June 13, 2024. The showcase will feature bass-baritone Nicholas Isherwood taking on the role of Beethoven alongside the DGF String Quartet and pre-recorded electronic tracks. The work was written by Sharp who reimagined the composer’s notes and letters as well as {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced another cast change for its performance of “Simon Boccanegra” on April 11. The company announced that Daniel Luis de Vicente will sing the title role replacing Luca Salsi. De Vicente is making his debut at the Wiener Staatsoper in the title role of Verdi’s work. He has performed at the Oper Frankfurt, Staatsoper Hannover, Volksoper {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of Verdi’s “Aida.” The company said that Eve-Maud Hubeaux will sing the role of Amneris replacing Anita Rachvelishvili. Hubeaux recently made her debut at the Salzburg Easter Festival in “La Gioconda” and is currently performing a production of Ponchielli’s masterwork at the Teatro San Carlo. She is set to {…}
Opera Birmingham is set to showcase “Opera Unveiled: A Concert of Greatest Hits” on April 26 and 28, 2024. The performance will feature works by Puccini, Verdi, and Mozart with such artists as soprano Kathleen Farrar Buccleugh, bass Won Cho, mezzo-soprano Alexis Davis-Hazell, tenor Roderick George, tenor Elias Hendricks, tenor Philip McCown, soprano Allison Sanders, baritone Daniel Seigel, and mezzo-soprano Gretchen {…}
Opus 3 Artists is teaming up with Lamling Group for a new creative alliance aimed at creating a unique business model in the classical music world. “I’m thrilled about this new alliance with my longtime colleagues at Opus 3,” said Lamling Group Founder and Principal Amy Lam in an official press statement. “Innovative thinking is what got our field through {…}
Edmonton Opera has announced its 2024-25 season. The season opens with “Die Fledermaus,” directed by Joel Ivany and conducted by Simon Rivard. The opera stars Adam Luther, Jonelle Sills, John Tessier, Danielle MacMillan, Peter Monaghan, and Karoline Podolak. Performance Date: Nov. 7 – 12, 2024 Then comes “Bluebeard’s Castle” directed by Daisy Evans who also arranged the opera in English. Russell {…}
Bang on a Can’s Long Play Festival, in collaboration with American Opera Projects and The Neighborhood: An Urban Center for Jewish Life, will present “The Great Dictionary of the Yiddish Language.” The concert premiere of the new chamber opera is set to take place on May 4 at South Oxford Space in Brooklyn, NY. The work tells the story of {…}
The Washington Chorus and the National Philharmonic will present the program “L’Éternel.” The concert will be performed at the Music Center at Strathmore on May 11 and will be conducted by Eugene Rogers. It will feature soloists Colleen Daly (soprano), Magdalena Wór (mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Music (tenor), and Soloman Howard (bass). The concert will feature the sacred choral works of Lili {…}
The Waterperry Opera Festival has announced its 2024 lineup. In a press release, Artistic Director & CEO, Guy Verrall-Withers, expressed his excitement for the upcoming season, stating, “For 2024, we have created an ambitious season of productions. With returning favourites and exciting new ventures, our broad programme has something for everyone. We are taking artistic risks to create exciting operatic {…}
Following the news that the Teatro alla Scala’s General Director Dominique Meyer would be replaced by Fortunato Ortombina, it has been reported that Meyer has been offered an extra year. According to Italian media outlets, the chair of the Board Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala has agreed to offer Meyer the extra year to end his tenure as originally contracted. The {…}
