Soprano Aida Garifullina is set to appear at two concerts taking place at the Dubai Opera. First up, the Russian diva will appear at the Dubai Opera Ball on Nov. 18, 2023, performing alongside tenor Riccardo Massi, and others. The event will feature the Northern Sinfonia Orchestra under the musical direction of Fabio Mastrangelo. The next day, on Nov. 19, {…}
The Napoli Labor Court has reinstated Stéphane Lissner as the Artistic Director and Superintendent of the Teatro San Carlo di Napoli. The court ruled that he would have to be reinstated with immediate effect after Lissner was asked to leave following the urgent legislative interventions, adopted at the meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Italian dated {…}
This week the Opera A Coruña is set to open its 2023-24 season with a production of “Aida” in a new production that will be headlined by one of the most exciting rising stars in opera, Marigona Qerkezi. Qerkezi, who began her career with lyric and coloratura roles, has swiftly moved into taking on Verdi operas, performing such works as {…}
(Written by: James Bash) OrpheusPDX, a new company founded by Christopher Mattaliano in Portland, Oregon, concluded its second season with a brilliant and thought-provoking production of Nico Muhly’s “Dark Sisters,” at Lincoln Hall on August 24. “Dark Sisters” explores and exposes relationships in a polygamous sect and reveals the courage of one sister-wife to leave it. With Stephen Karam’s libretto {…}
The Consul General of Greece in New York and the Juilliard School are set to present “A Centenary Celebration of Maria Callas” on Sept. 21, 2023. The showcase, which will take place at Paul Hall, will feature Stephen Wadsworth, librettist, director, and Juilliard faculty member, taking a deep dive into the legendary opera star’s life and impact on the opera {…}
The Dessoff Choirs led by Music Director Malcolm J. Merriweather is set to open its 2023-2024 and 100th Anniversary season with “Some Enchanted Evening.” The concert will be held on Oct. 13 at Roulette in Brooklyn and features music from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s iconic American musicals. In a statement, Music Director Malcolm J. Merriweather said, “I remember the joy and {…}
St. David’s Hall in Wales is set to temporarily shut down. In a statement, Cardiff’s council said, “St David’s Hall is to temporarily close to the public to undertake additional checks on the Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) panels in the building. The decision has been taken in light of the recent change to advice on RAAC in public buildings {…}
The Florida Grand Opera’s General Director and CEO Susan T. Danis has announced her resignation. Danis has been the leader of the opera company for more than a decade and announced that she was leaving to pursue another opportunity. However, she will remain with the company through a transition period to help ensure that the coming season is off to {…}
The Metropolitan Opera is set to revive Puccini’s “La Bohème” for 18 performances in the fall and winter. The opera, which is set to run between Oct. 10 and Jan. 13, will first star Federica Lombardi in the lead role alongside Matthew Polenzani, Olga Kulchynska, and Adam Plachetka. The cast also includes Sean Michael Plumb in his Met role debut as {…}
Toledo Opera will present Gioachino Rossini’s “Cinderella” on Oct. 6 and 8, 2023 at the Valentine Theatre. “Cinderella” stars mezzo-soprano Sarah Coit as Angelina, tenor David Walton as Prince Ramiro, and Keith Phares as Count Dandini. Michelle Rofrano conducts the production by Marc Verzatt. In a statement, Toledo Opera Executive Director Suzanne Rorick said, “We are pleased to begin our {…}
The Canadian Opera Company is set to present a production of Puccini’s “La Bohème” from Oct. 6 to 28, 2023. The opera will be presented in a production by Tony Award winner John Caird and will be conducted by Jordan de Souza. The opera will star real-life husband and wife, tenor Pene Pati and soprano Amina Edris in the leading roles {…}
