The New England Conservatory has announced its fall programming. Listed here are the opera events which are free and open to the public. Mezzo-soprano Rebecca Printz solos in Brett Dean’s “I Starred Last Night, I Shone” in “NEC & Yellow Barn Present: A Concert for Violist Roger Tapping (1960-2022).” Performance Date: September 19, 2023 “Liederabend LXVII” features songs in a {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for October dates of Puccini’s “Il Trittico.” The company said that Michael Volle will sing the role of Michele in “Il Tabarro” instead of Carlos Álvarez while Ambrogio Maestri will sing the title role in “Gianni Schicchi” instead of Álvarez. Volle will join a cast that includes Anja Kampe, Joshua Guerrero, and Monika {…}
Malaysia’s Pangkor Laut Resort is set to present the first-ever “Opera in Paradise” this October. From Oct. 20-22, audiences will get a chance to experience a unique performance featuring such artists as tenor Michael Austin, flutist Andrea Griminelli, and vocal duo Belle Voci. Austin is an American singer who has performed throughout the world and famously appeared in the world {…}
Portland Opera to Go is set to present “Cinderella.” The company will tour throughout the state of Oregon after two public showcases of the Rossini classic on Dec. 9 and 10, 2023. Audiences will get a chance to see Sarah Curtis as Angelina, Alianis Paola as Tisbe, Maddy Ross as Clorinda, Justin Daley as Don Magnifico, Matteo Adams as Prince {…}
The Opéra de Marseille has announced a cast change for its concert performances of Verdi’s “Attila” on Oct. 29, Nov. 2 and 4, 2023. The company said that Csilla Boross will sing the role of Odabella replacing Angela Meade, who was initially announced. Meade is now scheduled for the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “Un Ballo in Maschera” replacing Elena Stikhina. {…}
The New York Festival of Song is set to present “Perennials – Songs For Every Season” on Sept. 28, 2023 at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center. Co-created and co-hosted by pianists Steven Blier and Peter Dugan, “Perennials” celebrates the steadying power of music to guide us through the year with works by Fauré, Strauss, Toldrà, Sondheim, Carole King, and {…}
The Queen Sonja Singing Competition has announced the 2023 winners. Contralto Jasmin White was named first prize winner, while baritone Aksel Daveyan took home second prize. The third prize went to countertenor Nils Wanderer. White sang excerpts from “Semele” and “Das Rheingold,” while Daveyan sang from “Iolanta” and “Faust.” Finally, Wanderer performed from “Written on Skin” and “Tolomeo.” The three {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its production of Verdi’s “Un Ballo in Maschera.” The company noted that for the role of Amelia, Angela Meade will replace the originally announced Elena Stikhina. Meade has performed the role of Amelia at the Verbier Festival. She is well known for her Verdi interpretations having sung such operas “Ernani,” “Il {…}
(Photo credit: Ted Min) The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra announced its 2024 season featuring soprano Yukie Sato. All performances are held at both Sydney’s City Recital Hall and the Melbourne Recital Centre. This article features works related to the voice. Co-founder, Artistic Director, and conductor Paul Dyer curated the concert series, “Notre-Dame” written and directed by Alana Valentine. The work commemorates {…}
After waiting for three years to conduct the Ring Cycle at the Bayreuth Festival, Pietari Inkinen finally made it come true. Over the past month, the Finnish Conductor has been in Bayreuth performing the Ring Cycle in Valentin Schwarz’s production. It marks his return to the festival after his debut in 2021. It also marks his return to the Ring {…}
Photo Credit: Curtis Brown Santa Fe Opera’s production of Nico Muhly’s “Orfeo” will be available for broadcast on Classical Public Radio KHFM for unlimited streaming from August 29 to Sept. 29, 2023. Muhly’s new orchestration of Monteverdi’s opera received its premiere on July 29, 2023. This radio broadcast features tenor Rolando Villazón in the title role, with Lauren Snouffer and {…}