Semperoper Dresden to Lead Concert in Support of Ukrainian Refugees

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(© Semperoper Dresden/Matthias Creutziger) The Semperoper Dresden has announced a charity concert in support of Ukrainian refugees on May 21, 2022. The event, which will be held at the Frauenkirche, will take place under the patronage of Minister of State Barbara Klepsch. “I immediately gave my whole-hearted backing to the idea of the Semperoper and the Saxon Semperoper Foundation to {…}

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Semperoper Dresden Announces Cast Change for ‘Don Giovanni’

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The Semperoper Dresden has announced a cast change for its April 15 performance of “Don Giovanni.” The company noted that Nicole Car will step in for Anita Hartig as Donna Elvira. Car is well-known for her interpretation of Elvira, which she has performed at the Paris Opera and Opera Australia. The soprano has also performed at the Metropolitan Opera, Royal {…}

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Omer Meir Wellber to Receive ‘Rudi Häussler Prize’ from Semperoper Dresden

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(Credit: P. Meisel) The Semperoper Dresden is set to award Omer Meir Wellber with the “Rudi Häussler Prize” as part its “Mozart Days 2022.” Wellber, who is set to conduct the three Mozart-Da Ponte Operas this season, is the company’s Principal Guest Conductor and will hold that title until the end of the 2021-22 season. The prize is endowed with {…}

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Lawrence Brownlee, Nino Machaidze & Iréne Theorin Lead Müpa Budapest’s 2022-23 Season

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Müpa Budapest has announced its 2022-23 season featuring a number of concerts and great artists. Here is a look at the vocal performances of the season. Musical Stage Aapo Häkkinen conducts Schubert’s “Alfonso und Estrella” with Patrick Grahl, Lydia Teuscher, Krešimir Stražanac, Johannes Weisser, and Arttu Kataja. Performance Dates: Nov. 17, 2022 Nikolas Nägele conducts the Bel Canto Aria evening {…}

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Lise Davidsen, Stephen Gould & Catherine Foster Lead Bayreuth Festival’s 2022 Season

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The Bayreuth Festival has announced its 2022 season. The festival will open with a production of “Tristan und Isolde” conducted by Cornelius Meister. The production by Roland Schwab will star Stephen Gould and Catherine Foster in the title roles as well as Georg Zeppenfeld, Markus Eiche, and Ekaterina Gubanova. Performance Dates: July 25 & August 12, 2022 The festival will present {…}

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Staatsoper Hamburg Announces Cast Change for ‘Die Entführung aus dem Serail’

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The Staatsoper Hamburg has announced a cast change for its the Nov. 13 performance of Mozart’s “Die Entführung aus dem Serail.” The company noted that Thomas Blondelle will take over the role of Belmonte for Dovlet Nurgeldiyev. Blondelle has performed at the Staatstheater Braunschweig, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Bayerische Staatsoper, the Volksoper Wien, the Oper Frankfurt, the Semperoper Dresden, the Staatstheater {…}

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Staatsoper Hamburg Announces Director Change for ‘Die Entführung aus dem Serail’

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The Staatsoper Hamburg has announced a director change for its upcoming production of Mozart’s Singspiel “Die Entführung aus dem Serail.” The company noted that due to issues of artistic compatibility, director Paul-Georg Dittrich has decided to part from the production. As a result, David Bösch has taken over directing duties. Bösch has directed for many companies including the Bayerische Staatsoper, {…}

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Kristine Opolais, Michael Volle, Angela Gheorghiu & Evelyn Herlitzius Lead Semperoper Dresden’s 2021-22 Season

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The Semperoper Dresden has announced its 2021-22 season featuring new productions, revivals, jung oper, and Chamber works. Premieres Gaetano d’Espinosa conducts a new production of Peter Konwitschny Bellini’s “Norma” with Yolanda Auyanet in the title role. The cast will also include Dmytro Popov, Alexandros Stavrakakis, and Stepanka Pucalkova. Performance Dates: Oct. 2-31, 2021 Ivan Repušić conducts a new production of {…}

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Sonya Yoncheva, Ailyn Pérez, Olga Peretyatko & Benjamin Bernheim Lead Staatsoper Hamburg’s 2021-22 Season

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(Credit: Christoph Köstlin/Javier del Real/Chris Singer) (Artcle In collaboration with Dejan Vukosavljevic) The Staatsoper Hamburg has announced its 2021-22 Season featuring new productions, revivals and Opera Stabile. Here is a look at what audiences can expect. Premieres Bernhard Lang’s “Playing Trump” will star Donatienne Michel-Dansac. Performance Dates: August 20-25, 2021 Daniele Finzi Pasca directs a new production of Offenbach’s “Les {…}

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Semperoper Dresden to Lead Concert in Support of Ukrainian Refugees

Semperoper Dresden Announces Cast Change for ‘Don Giovanni’

Omer Meir Wellber to Receive ‘Rudi Häussler Prize’ from Semperoper Dresden

Lawrence Brownlee, Nino Machaidze & Iréne Theorin Lead Müpa Budapest’s 2022-23 Season

Lise Davidsen, Stephen Gould & Catherine Foster Lead Bayreuth Festival’s 2022 Season

Staatsoper Hamburg Announces Cast Change for ‘Die Entführung aus dem Serail’

Staatsoper Hamburg Announces Director Change for ‘Die Entführung aus dem Serail’

Kristine Opolais, Michael Volle, Angela Gheorghiu & Evelyn Herlitzius Lead Semperoper Dresden’s 2021-22 Season

Sonya Yoncheva, Ailyn Pérez, Olga Peretyatko & Benjamin Bernheim Lead Staatsoper Hamburg’s 2021-22 Season