Opera de Lyon & Opera du Rhin to Reopen in Mid December

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Two French opera houses have announced reopening plans. Strasbourg’s Opera du Rhin announced that it will reopen on Dec. 15 with a Beethoven chamber program celebrating the composer’s anniversary. It also announced that the new production of “Hänsel und Gretel” will open on Dec. 17. Meanwhile, the Opéra de Lyon announced that the theater will reopen on Dec. 15 with {…}

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Nina Stemme, Carmen Giannattasio & Magdalena Kožená Lead Festival Aix-en-Provence’s 2021 Season

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The Festival Aix-En-Provence has announced its 2021 season. The French festival will showcase Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” conducted by Sir Simon Rattle and directed by Simon Stone. The production will star Stuart Skelton, Nina Stemme, Jamie Barton, Franz-Josef Selig, and Josef Wagner. Premiere Date: July 2, 2021 Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” will be conducted by Thomas Hengelbrock and directed by {…}

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Opéra National de Paris to Reopen Theaters in Mid-December

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The Opéra National de Paris has announced that it will reopen both of its theaters starting on Dec. 15, 2020. In a message to spectators, the company’s managing director Alexander Neef, stated that the company will be showing productions of “La Bohème,” as well as concerts by the Academy and Les Arts Florissants. There will also be a recital by {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Rolando Villazón, Marina Rebeka, Michael Fabiano Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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This week there will be a mix of live streams with older performances also shown on various streaming platforms. And just a reminder to not forget to check out important discussions taking place regarding issues of race and equality in opera. We continue to recommend checking out several online shows such as Karen Slack’s “KikiKonversations,” Kenneth Overton’s “Black Opera Live,” “The {…}

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Ainhoa Arteta, Sonya Yoncheva, Joyce DiDonato & René Pape Headline Palau de les Arts’ 2020-21 Season

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The Palau de les Arts in Valencia, Spain has announced its 2020-21 season featuring zarzuela, opera, and recitals. Opera The Palau de les Arts opens with Romeo Castellucci directing a new production of Mozart’s “Requiem” with Stefano Montanari conducting. Anett Fritsch, Sara Mingardo, Anicio Zorzi Giustiniani, and Nahuel Di Pierro star. Performance Dates: Sept. 27-Oct. 8, 2020 Kurtág’s “Fin de {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Javier Camarena & Juan Diego Flórez Lead Gran Teatre del Liceu’s 2020-21 Season

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced its 2020-21 season featuring multiple productions, concert operas, and stars. Opera The season opens with Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” starring Anna Netrebko, Yusif Eyvazov, Ludovic Tézier, Okka von der Damerau, and Dmitry Belosselskiy. Performance Dates: Oct. 1 & 4, 2020 Christof Loy directs Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” with Christopher Maltman in the title role and {…}

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Elina Garanča, Ailyn Pérez & Lawrence Brownlee Headline Teatro San Carlo di Napoli’s 2020-21 Season

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(Credit: Chris Singer/ Paul Schirnhofer/DG/ Shervin Lainez) The Teatro San Carlo di Napoli has announced its 2020-21 season which will be the first under superintendent Stéphane Lissner. Opera The season opens with Puccini’s “La Bohème” in a new production by Emma Dante. Selene Zanetti stars as Mimì with Damiana Mizzi as Musetta, Stephen Costello in his house debut as Rodolfo, {…}

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Diana Damrau, Javier Camarena & Thomas Hampson Headline Opernhaus Zürich’s Reopening Recitals

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The Opernhaus Zürich has announced it will reopen its doors in July. The company announced that following the Swiss government’s regulations in order to minimize the spread of the coronavirus, the theater will showcase recitals with a maximum of 300 audience members. The recitals, which will begin on July 2 and run through July 12, will feature such artists as {…}

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Juan Diego Flórez, Olga Peretyatko, Marina Rebeka Headline Vienna State Opera’s Streaming Program for May 2020

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The Vienna State Opera has unveiled the streaming options for the month of May with performances every single day of the week. Here is a breakdown of each showcase. May 1 – “La Bohème” Performance from Dec. 22, 2019, starring Stefan Pop, Irina Lungu, Mariam Battistelli, Marco Caria, Samuel Hasselhorn, Ryan Speedo Green, and Marcus Pelz. Conducted by Marco Armiliato. {…}

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Opera de Lyon & Opera du Rhin to Reopen in Mid December

Nina Stemme, Carmen Giannattasio & Magdalena Kožená Lead Festival Aix-en-Provence’s 2021 Season

Opéra National de Paris to Reopen Theaters in Mid-December

Jonas Kaufmann, Rolando Villazón, Marina Rebeka, Michael Fabiano Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

Ainhoa Arteta, Sonya Yoncheva, Joyce DiDonato & René Pape Headline Palau de les Arts’ 2020-21 Season

Anna Netrebko, Javier Camarena & Juan Diego Flórez Lead Gran Teatre del Liceu’s 2020-21 Season

Elina Garanča, Ailyn Pérez & Lawrence Brownlee Headline Teatro San Carlo di Napoli’s 2020-21 Season

Diana Damrau, Javier Camarena & Thomas Hampson Headline Opernhaus Zürich’s Reopening Recitals

Juan Diego Flórez, Olga Peretyatko, Marina Rebeka Headline Vienna State Opera’s Streaming Program for May 2020