Opéra de Paris to Present ‘Un Ballo in Maschera’ in Cinemas with Anna Netrebko, Matthew Polenzani & Ludovic Tézier

(Credit: Benjamin Girette/OnP) The Opéra National de Paris is set to present “Un Ballo in Maschera” in cinemas on Feb. 8, 2026. The opera, which will be presented in a production by Gilbert Deflo, will star Anna Netrebko (Amelia), Matthew Polenzani (Riccardo), Ludovic Tézier (Renato), Sara Blanch (Oscar), and Elizabeth DeShong (Ulrica). Speranza Scapucci conducts. The opera will be shown {…}

Jan 27, 2026

Toledo Opera Announces Themed Events to Promote Upcoming ‘The Elixir of Love’ Production

Toledo Opera has announced two major events to get audiences excited for its forthcoming production of Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love.” First up is “Get Into the Spirit of Opera” alongside Toledo Spirits on Jan. 29, 2026 starting at 5:30 p.m. local time. The event serves as a preview for the Donizetti classic and includes signature cocktails created by Toledo {…}

Jan 27, 2026

Heartbeat Opera Adds Five Performances of ‘MANON!’

Heartbeat Opera has announced that it has added five performances of its forthcoming production of “MANON!” In sum, there will now be 14 performances of the new 100-minute English-language adaptation of Massenet’s 1884 opera. The run of the work opens on Jan. 28 and runs through Feb. 15 at The Space at Irondale. “MANON!” features a new English book and {…}

Jan 27, 2026

CD Review: Prima Classic’s ‘Simon Boccanegra’

Rarely has a single performance so cornered the discographic record of an opera as Claudio Abbado’s “Simon Boccanegra” from 1977. And my use of the possessive is, in this case, far from aleatory: Abbado lays claim to the score with an authority scarcely less than Verdi’s own—or would Hugo Shirley otherwise have spoken in superlatives so unsparingly when Gramophone revisited {…}

Jan 27, 2026

Q & A: First Countertenor Patrick Dunachie & Baritone Chris Bruerton on The King’s Singers

(Photo: The King’s Singers press) The King’s Singers, a beloved ensemble, will be performing at NYC’s St. Bartholomew’s Church on February 4th at 7:30pm, and the Washington National Cathedral in DC on February 6th and 7th, 2026 at 7 p.m. These will also be some of the last performances with first countertenor Patrick Dunachie (after 10 years in the group) {…}

Jan 27, 2026

John Holiday Leads LA Opera’s ‘Akhnaten’

LA Opera is set to perform Phelim McDermott’s production of Philip Glass’s “Akhnaten.” The production will be conducted by Dalia Stasevska and will star countertenor John Holiday in the title role. He will be joined by bass Zachary James as Amenhotep III, mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce as Nefertiti, and soprano So Young Park as Queen Tye. Also starring include tenor Yuntong {…}

Jan 27, 2026

Mikayla Sager Leads Opera San Jose’s ‘La Traviata’

(Credit: Bob Shomler) Opera San José is set to close its 2025-26 season with Verdi’s “La Traviata.” Former OSJ Resident Conductor Johannes Löhnermakeswill make his OSJ principal conducting debut, while OSJ’s Inaugural Resident Director Tara Branham directs the production. The production will star Mikayla Sager as Violetta, alongside former Artist-in-Residence WooYoung Yoon as Alfredo. Completing the cast is Kidon Choi {…}

Jan 27, 2026

Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship Announces 2026–28 Fellow, Associate Fellow, & Award Recipients

The Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship (TACF) has chosen Chi-Yuan Lin as the 2026–28 TACF Fellow. Lin was selected from a competitive cycle with nearly 150 applicants representing 41 nationalities. Currently, Lin is serving in the Conductor position with the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Ryan Opera Center Ensemble. This season she will work on “Cavalleria rusticana,” “Pagliacci,” “Salome,” and “Madama Butterfly,” {…}

Jan 27, 2026

The Ebell of LA Announces Black History Month Programming

The Ebell of LA releases its programming for Black History Month. This article only features opera-related events. Soprano Gertrude Bradley performs a special tribute to Joel Graham, accompanied by pianist Greg Schreiner. The concert is put on in collaboration with African Americans for LA Opera, a chapter of Los Angeles Opera’s Opera League dedicated to increasing the awareness of opera {…}

Jan 27, 2026

‘Angel’s Bone’ to Make UK Premiere

(Photo Courtesy of Factory International) Du Yun and Royce Vavrek’s Pulitzer Prize-winning contemporary opera “Angel’s Bone” is set to make its UK premiere. Together the English National Opera (ENO) and Factory International present the new production directed by Kip Williams. Kantos Chamber Choir and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra are among performers. Vavrek’s libretto explores the dark forces that drive people {…}

Jan 27, 2026

Musical Extravaganza Announces 2026 Concert Season

Musical Extravaganza unveils its 2026 concert season. The “Revedere” concert opens the season. Tenor Ştefan von Korch and baritone Adrian Mărcan perform with pianist Alexandru Burcă. Performance Date: January 31, 2026 Soprano Oana Maria Şerban and tenor Stefan von Korch present “Je T’Aime.” Performance Date: February 13, 2026 The “Vivo per lei” recital serves as artistic programming at the opening {…}