https://operawire.com/sonya-yoncheva-cancels-la-boheme-in-paris/
Sonya Yoncheva has canceled the Dec. 7 performance of “La Boheme.” The soprano announced via Twitter that she was suffering from Bronchitis for the past two months. She said, “Dear all, I am extremely sorry to cancel the next show of ‘La Bohème’ due to a bronchitis which pursues me since 2 months. I beg you to STOP speculations and {…}
https://operawire.com/top-5-opera-to-see-this-weekend-121-3-jonas-kaufmann-sonya-yoncheva-lead-productions/
The weekend sees two new high profile productions open with star-studded casts. Meanwhile, Jonas Kaufmann and Elina Garanca headline major revivals throughout Europe. Hagen-Siegfried-Brundhilde – Theater an der Wien, Austria On Dec. 1, the Theater an der Wien will open a new ring cycle which was developed based on Richard Wagner’s music and was especially done for the Theater an der Wien. {…}
https://operawire.com/anna-netrebko-to-star-in-three-new-productions/
Anna Netrebko is set to star in three new co-productions at the Metroplitan Opera and the Bolshoi. In their first co-production collaboration ever, the Bolshoi and the Met have announced plans to create new productions of “Aida,” “Salome” and “Lohengrin,” with performances to set to take place in New York and Moscow between 2019 and 2022. The two companies will {…}
https://operawire.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-teatro-regio-di-torinos-2017-18-season/
The Teatro Regio di Torino has announced 2017-018 season showcasing a star-studded lineup. It all begins on Oct. 10, 2017, with Claus Guth’s production of “Tristan Und Isolde.” Peter Seiffert and Stefan Vinke share the role of Tristan with Ricarda Merbeth and Rachel Nicholls sharing Isolde. Gianandrea Noseda conducts all performances. Daniele Abbado’s production “Falstaff” arrives at the company on Nov. 15, 2017. {…}
https://operawire.com/weekend-preview-international-62-4-joyce-didonato-continues-her-tour-in-barcelona/
You’ve been working hard all week, so kick off your shoes and take a look at some of our weekend opera recommendations, from all around the globe. Austria The Vienna State Opera starts off the weekend by presenting Beethoven’s “Fidelio.” It will be followed by Strauss’ “Der Rosenkavalier” featuring Linda Watson as the Marschallin and Peter Rose as Baron Ochs. {…}
https://operawire.com/glynbourne-festival-presents-three-operas-in-cinemas/
Opera in cinemas seems to be a major trend all around the world and the Glyndebourne Festival will continue its acclaimed transmissions. The season gets off to a start on June 8, 2017, with the 2014 production of Verdi’s “La Traviata” starring acclaimed tenor Michael Fabiano and Bolshoi star Venera Gimadieva. The series continues on July 10, 2017, with the {…}
https://operawire.com/anna-netrebko-reveals-why-she-canceled-norma-at-roh-metropolitan-opera/
It was one of the most talked about events last year as Anna Netrebko canceled a highly anticipated role debut, “Norma” at the Royal Opera House and the Metropolitan Opera. The reasoning behind it was that her voice had changed and it “had evolved in a different direction.” However, in a new interview with the Times U.K, the soprano finally revealed {…}
https://operawire.com/javier-camarena-placido-domingo-dead-man-walking-among-highlights-fo-teatro-reals-2017-18-season/
The Teatro Real has finally announced its 2017-18 season, later than most other organizations. But the company has packed quite a punch for its upcoming showcase, with 13 operas on the docket. It all starts on Sept. 13 with Mozart’s rarely performed “Lucio Silla” directed by Claus Guth. The cast will be led by Patricia Petibon, who will sing five {…}
https://operawire.com/theater-an-der-wien-promises-new-ring-and-marliss-petersen-as-maria-stuarda-in-2017-18-season/
The Theater an der Wien has announced its 2017-18 Season and audiences are in for a treat. Staged Operas Kicking off the season will be Mozart’s “Die Zauberflote” with Torsten Fischer directing a new production. Nina Minasyan leads the cast as the Queen of the Night while Sebastian Kohlhepp sings the role of Tamino. On Oct. 15 Berg’s “Wozzeck” takes center stage with {…}