Okka von der Damerau Replaces Ekaterina Gubanova in Staatsoper Berlin’s ‘Lohengrin’

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(Credit: Mathias Leidgschwendner) The Staatsoper Unter den Linden has announced that mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova will not be appearing in the role of Ortrud in Wagner’s “Lohengrin” for the final performance of the opera in 2021 on Dec. 12. As a result, mezzo-soprano Okka von der Damerau will take over the role. The mezzo will join a cast that includes Martin {…}

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Berlin’s Opera Houses Announce 2G+ Rule for Entry

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(Credit: Marcus Ebener) The Deutsche Oper Berlin, Staatsoper Unter den Linden and Komische Oper Berlin have announced that the 2G+ rule will apply for entry starting Nov. 27, 2021. The Senate of Berlin decided to impose an altered version of 2G+, where vaccinated and recovered persons will not be obliged to have an additional negative COVID-19 test, but must wear {…}

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Metropolitan Opera House to Stage Richard Jones’ Production of ‘Der Ring des Nibelungen’ in 2025

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(Credit: Metropolitan Opera official website) The Metropolitan Opera House will stage Wagner’s epic tetralogy “Der Ring des Nibelungen” in a brand new production by the British theatre and opera director Richard Jones. Per an article from the New York Times, the Metropolitan Opera House will begin presenting Jones’ production in 2025, and will produce full cycles by the end of {…}

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Staatsoper Berlin’s COVID-19 Testing Policy Questioned by Tenor Cyrille Dubois

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(Credit: Staatsoper Unter den Linden / Marcus Ebener) French tenor Cyrille Dubois has canceled his performance in a Concert Astrée at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden on Nov. 8, 2021. Dubois took to Facebook with the following statement: “Given the implementation of a disproportionate testing policy at the Berlin Staatsoper (2 PCR tests for 3 days in addition to the {…}

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Saioa Hernández, Nina Stemme, Brandon Jovanovich, Ève-Maud Hubeaux, Klaus Florian Vogt, Piero Pretti Lead Deutsche Oper Berlin’s 2021-22 Season

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(Credits: Bettina Stöß / Bernd Uhlig) The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced all the premieres of its 2021-22 season. Here is a look. The “Best of Carmen” concert will spotlight Valeriia Savinskaia, Arianna Manganello, Elena Tsallagova, Matthew Newlin, Joel Allison, and Ève-Maud Hubeaux in the title role. Daniel Carter conducts a production by Silke Sense. Performance dates: Aug. 21 – {…}

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Deutsche Oper Berlin Shuts Down Until Further Notice

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(Credit: Klaus Frahm) UPDATE: The Deutsche Oper Berlin reached out to OperaWire, stating that it expects the final decision by the Senate of Berlin by April 1, 2021. The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced the cancellation of all performances. “In accordance with the decision of the State of Berlin, the Deutsche Oper cancels all presentations and assumes that no performances {…}

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Torsten Kerl, Camilla Nylund & Kate Aldrich Highlight Broadcast of ‘Rienzi’ From Deutsche Oper Berlin

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(Credit: Deutsche Oper Berlin / Bettina Stöß) The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced that it will broadcast the production of Wagner’s rarely performed “Rienzi, der Letzte der Tribunen.” The production of Philipp Stölzl premiered at the Berlin’s largest opera house on January 24, 2010. The cast includes soprano Camilla Nylund as Irene, mezzo-soprano Kate Aldrich in the role of Adriano, {…}

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Nina Stemme, Sara Jakubiak, Iain Paterson & Jonathan Tetelman Highlight Deutsche Oper Berlin Revamped Spring Performances

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(Credits: © Sasha Arutyunova / Ashley Plante / ARSIS Artists official website / Jonathan Tetelman official website) The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced plans for the rest of the 2020-21 season. Berlin’s largest opera house has been quite cautious in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and has only published the monthly schedule. The Deutsche Oper Berlin will reopen its {…}

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Deutsche Oper Berlin Likely To Resume Performances In March 2021

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(Credit: Klaus Frahm) Berlin’s largest opera house, the Deutsche Oper Berlin, has announced the cancelation of all performances until at least Jan. 10, 2021. However, the company anticipates that cancelations will be prolonged far beyond that point and on its official website, stated that it assumed that no performances could be offered until the end of February 2021. The Deutsche {…}

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Okka von der Damerau Replaces Ekaterina Gubanova in Staatsoper Berlin’s ‘Lohengrin’

Berlin’s Opera Houses Announce 2G+ Rule for Entry

Metropolitan Opera House to Stage Richard Jones’ Production of ‘Der Ring des Nibelungen’ in 2025

Staatsoper Berlin’s COVID-19 Testing Policy Questioned by Tenor Cyrille Dubois

Saioa Hernández, Nina Stemme, Brandon Jovanovich, Ève-Maud Hubeaux, Klaus Florian Vogt, Piero Pretti Lead Deutsche Oper Berlin’s 2021-22 Season

Deutsche Oper Berlin Shuts Down Until Further Notice

Torsten Kerl, Camilla Nylund & Kate Aldrich Highlight Broadcast of ‘Rienzi’ From Deutsche Oper Berlin

Nina Stemme, Sara Jakubiak, Iain Paterson & Jonathan Tetelman Highlight Deutsche Oper Berlin Revamped Spring Performances

Deutsche Oper Berlin Likely To Resume Performances In March 2021