Opera Nordfjord Cancels U.S. Tour Due to U.S. Administration’s Treatment of Immigrants

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(Credit: Øystein Torheim) Opera Nordfjord has canceled its U.S. tour. The tour, which had been planned since 2023, was canceled due to the recent direction the U.S. government has been going with regards to the safety and security of the travelers. In a statement, opera director Kari Standal Pavelich said, “It is sad to cancel a tour that we know {…}

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Holly Hyun Choe Named Principal Conductor of Norwegian Radio Orchestra

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Holly Hyun Choe has been named the principal Conductor and Musical advisor of the Norwegian Radio Orchestra. The Korean-American conductor will succeed Petr Popelka at the beginning of 2026 and will initially hold the position for three years. In a statement, Choe said, “This new appointment comes as a fortunate stroke of serendipity. From the musicians, I appreciate so much their {…}

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Aalto Theatre in Essen & the Finnish National Opera Announces World Premiere ‘Day of Night’

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The Aalto Theatre in Essen and the Finnish National Opera have announced “Day of Night” composed by Outi Tarkiainen. The new opera based on Niillas Holmberg’s Sámi novel will feature a libretto by Aleksi Barrière. In a statement composer Outi Tarkiainenspoke about his dream of creating a Sámi-themed opera for nearly a decade before finding inspiration in Niillas Holmberg’s debut {…}

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OperaWire’s 10 Operas to See in the 2025 Spring/Winter Season

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The year is at an end. But a new year brings new opera experiences and here at OperaWire, we are pumped for the potential of numerous performances. Here are the 10 productions we are most excited for in the first half of the 2025, in alphabetical order (and each company is limited to a single production on the list). Die {…}

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European Commission Gives Historic Grant to Opera Europa

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The European Commission has renewed its commitment to Opera Europa, the leading network of professional opera and ballet companies, and its flagship streaming platform OperaVision. The European Commission has awarded Opera Europa with a 2,8 million euro grant for four years from 2025 to 2028. This represents the largest grant ever given to Opera Europa since it began its streaming {…}

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Eve-Maud Hubeaux & Jonathan Tetelman Lead San Francisco Opera’s ‘Carmen’ Production

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San Francisco Opera’s 2024 Fall Season concludes with the Bizet’s “Carmen.” The production by Francesca Zambello will be performed between Nov. 13–Dec. 1 at the War Memorial Opera House. Mezzo-soprano Eve-Maud Hubeaux is set to make her American debut in the title role alongside Jonathan Tetelman as Don José, Louise Alder as Micaëla, and Christian Van Horn as Escamillo. The {…}

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William Kentridge Named Artist in Residence at Bergen International Festival

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The Bergen International Festival has named William Kentridge the Artist in Residence for the 2025 season. The festival announced that Festival Director Lars Petter Hagen invited two of the South African artist’s stage productions to Bergen. The Bergen International Festival 2025 will open with Kentridge’s latest performance, “The Great Yes, The Great No,” which had its world premiere this past {…}

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60th International Competition Voci Verdiane Citta’ di Busseto Announces 2024 Winners

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The 60th International Competition Voci Verdiane Citta’ di Busseto has announced the 2024 winners. The first place went to Korean soprano Jieun Choi while the second place went to the Greek soprano Maria Kosovitsa. The third soprano was awarded to soprano Iolanda Massimo and the baritone Shi Yan. According to the competition, over 3,000 spectators followed the final live streaming on {…}

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Metropolitan Opera & Opera Philadelphia Lead Works & Process’ 2024 Fall Season

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The fall 2024 Works & Process season has been announced. The events will take place at the Guggenheim Museum, Manhattan West, and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Here is a look at the operatic events. The Metropolitan Opera will present “Grounded” by Jeanine Tesori and George Brant. The event will highlight parts of the opera which {…}

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Opera Nordfjord Cancels U.S. Tour Due to U.S. Administration’s Treatment of Immigrants

Holly Hyun Choe Named Principal Conductor of Norwegian Radio Orchestra

Aalto Theatre in Essen & the Finnish National Opera Announces World Premiere ‘Day of Night’

OperaWire’s 10 Operas to See in the 2025 Spring/Winter Season

European Commission Gives Historic Grant to Opera Europa

Eve-Maud Hubeaux & Jonathan Tetelman Lead San Francisco Opera’s ‘Carmen’ Production

William Kentridge Named Artist in Residence at Bergen International Festival

60th International Competition Voci Verdiane Citta’ di Busseto Announces 2024 Winners

Metropolitan Opera & Opera Philadelphia Lead Works & Process’ 2024 Fall Season