The Wiener Staatsoper has announced two new cast changes. The company said that Leonardo Neiva will sing the role of Michele in “Il Tabarro” on Oct. 23 replacing Michael Volle. Meanwhile, Tomasz Konieczny will sing the role of the Barak in “Die Frau ohne Schatten” on Oct. 24, also stepping in for Michael Volle. These are the latest performances that Michael {…}
Rossini’s “L’Inganno felice” is set to be presented at the XV Reate Festival which will be performed at Rieti and Rome. The opera will be performed in a new transcription with original instruments by Theresia Orchestra. Alessandro De Marchi will conduct the production with a cast that includes Miriam Albano, Antonio Garès, Giuseppe Toia, Matteo Loi, and Luigi De Donato. {…}
Richard Wagner fell in love with the story of Lohengrin. How could he not? A handsome knight, with a golden disposition of purity, nobility and generosity. The son of Parsifal. The leader of the Grail. Destined to rescue, save and uplift all who needed rescuing and salvation. With soaring and beauteous romantic melodies, rich choral support, dazzling duets between glorious {…}
The LA Philharmonic has responded to the false X-Twitter page that falsely announced Zubin Meta’s death. The orchestra said on its X-Twitter page, “It’s come to our attention that there is an account that is spreading misinformation. The LA Phil is in no way associated with the account laphilnews, and no information it posts should be viewed as coming from {…}
This morning the death of Zubin Mehta was falsely reported by an X-Twitter account linked to the LA Philharmonic. However, the account was fake and was a hoax created by Italian journalist Tommaso Debenedetti. According to Platea Magazine, The Israel Philharmonic confirmed that the conductor is alive and said, “Dear friends, there are so many rumors that Zubin has passed away. {…}
The Teatro San Carlo has canceled its opening performance of “Maometto II” on Oct. 25, 2023. The company said that due to the national strike that calls for the renewal of the National Collective Labor Agreement of the Opera and Symphonic Foundations, the opening performance will not be able to take place. As a result, ticketholders can exchange for another {…}
The Musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra have voted to approve a historic three-year collective bargaining agreement. The new contract comes six weeks after the expiration of the musicians’ prior contract and violinists Dara Morales and William Polk, Bassists David Fay and Nate West, flutist Olivia Staton, and bassoonist Holly Blake served on the negotiating committee, with support from the American Federation {…}
The King’s Singers have announced a 10-city U.S. tour this December. The famed Grammy-award winning choral sextet will appear in such cities as Marysville, Akron, Durham, Iowa City, Dallas, Houston, Williamburg, Washington D.C., Richmond, and Norfolk. The program will not only honor the holiday season but also the 100th anniversary of Disney. “With these two stars guiding us, we have {…}
Hildegard Publishing Company will release “24 French Songs & Arias by Women Composers.” The anthology, created in collaboration with A Modern Reveal, features the largest compilation of vocal music by French women by such composers as Pauline Viardot-Garcia, Leonora Orsini, Maddalena Casulana, Francesca Caccini, and Maria Malibran, among others. The volume was edited by Randi Marrazzo and Nicole Leone. “Editors {…}
There’s no secret that when opera becomes a point of mainstream conversation, there is a perception of the art form and its industry as being insular. Even elitist. It’s a mindset and bias that the industry itself has sought to course correct in recent years with independent opera companies working to create more inclusive works by a diverse array of {…}
Minnesota Orchestra will shine a spotlight on historically underrepresented composers in its “Listening Project,” beginning on Nov. 3. Kensho Watanabe returns to conduct, and Dr. Louise Toppin, a renowned performer and scholar, will provide insights into the pieces. Mezzo-soprano Catherine Daniel will make her debut, performing Carmen Brouard’s piece on Emily Dickinson, “Trois monologues d’Émili.” The concert focuses on 20th-century {…}