The Pacific Opera Victoria has promoted Victoria BC conductor, Giuseppe (Joey) Pietraroia, to the position of Principal Conductor. In a statement, Pietraroia said, “I am excited to serve as Principal Conductor with Pacific Opera Victoria. Having made my home in Victoria for the past two decades, I am eager to continue my working relationship with the musicians of the Victoria {…}
(Credit: Cory Weaver) The San Francisco Opera is set to present Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” for a six-performance run at the War Memorial Opera House. The opera, which is set to open on Nov. 19, will be directed by Daniel Slater with associate director and choreographer Tim Claydon. The opera will be updated to the Italian Riviera during the 1950s and {…}
The Amman Opera Festival has postponed its previously announced production of “Aida.” Per the company’s official social media, “As most of you who we have had the chance to reach out to so far for a while now, know we have postponed the event, considering the unfortunate and extremely sad incidents that have been continuously occurring causing the death and {…}
The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino has released a statement regarding the fake news that appeared this morning regarding the death of Zubin Mehta. The company said, “A very big fake news! In the last few minutes a fake news has been spreading on the web, shared by uninformed and which we immediately mark as vulgar and inappropriate: the death of maestro {…}
Activist Opera Company, White Snake Projects has announced the second annual “Let’s Celebrate!” its opera series focused on diversity and intersectionality. The program is comprised of four 20-minute operas alongside traditional holiday works and stories that more closely mirror the demographics of the Boston area. Audiences will enjoy “My Little Coqui” by Iván Enrique Rodriguez, “Jo Dooba So Paar” by {…}
Verona’s Teatro Filarmonico has announced its 2024 season. Opera Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” will be conducted by Gianna Fratta and directed by Ivan Stefanutti. The opera will star Alexander Vinogradov, Matteo Mezzaro, Anna Siminska, Gilda Fiume, Giulia Bolcato, Michele Patti, and Matteo Macchioni. Performance Dates: Jan. 21-Jan. 28, 2024 Puccini’s “La Rondine” will be conducted by Alvise Casellati and directed by {…}
The Staatsatheater Cottbus has announced that it will hold a concert on Oct. 31, 2023, in solidarity with Israel. In a statement, the theater said, “We want to break the deafening silence into which we threaten to fall in the face of terror and its consequences. We respond to the widespread speechlessness with music. We think of the people who {…}
The Qatar Philharmonic has canceled its entire schedule of performances in solidarity with Palestine. The orchestra released a statement noting, “In solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Palestine, we have decided to cancel all scheduled events. The situation in Palestine has reached an unprecedented level of crisis that is deeply disturbing and urgent. We are devastated by the daily {…}
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 {…}
