‘Bad Smell’ Forces Production Switch at Wiener Staatsoper

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Following the revival of the Wiener Staatsoper’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” on Feb. 14, the company was forced to switch Herbert Fritsch’s production to the older Günther Rennert production on Feb. 18, 2025. According to reports, Fritsch’s production had a foul-smelling breakdown and forced audience members to leave the hall. As a result, the Wiener Staatsoper was forced to change {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Il Trovatore’

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its Feb. 11 performance of “Il Trovatore.” The company said that Marina Rebeka will sing the role of Leonora replacing the originally scheduled Maria Agresta. Rebeka has performed the role of Leonora at the Royal Opera House and the Zurich Opera House. She is well known for her Verdi, Puccini, Bellini, {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Die Walküre’

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(Credit: © Matthias Baus) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for “Die Walküre.” The company announced that Simone Schneider will sign the role of Sieglinde, replacing Lise Davidsen who is pregnant and has canceled all performances after March until 2026. Schneider is one of the most sought-after dramatic singers performing at the Berlin State Opera, Hamburg State Opera, {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Der Rosenkavalier’

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(Credit: Official Website) The Wiener Staatsoper has found its replacement for “Der Rosenkavalier.” The company said that Krassimira Stoyanova will sing the Marschallin, replacing Lise Davidsen who is pregnant and has canceled all performances after March until 2026. Stoyanova is known for her Marschallin, having performed it at the Wiener Staatsoper, the Salzburg Festival, and the Teatro alla Scala. Critics {…}

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Juan Diego Flórez & Nadine Sierra Lead Wiener Staatsoper’s Opera Ball

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(Credit: © Gregor Hohenberg) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced the 67th Opera Ball. The event will take place on Feb. 27 and will focus on Johann Strauss. The Opera Ball will feature musical guests such as Juan Diego Flórez, Nadine Sierra, Maria Nazarova, and Daniel Jenz. Cornelius Meister will conduct the Viena State Opera Orchestra. The program will include such {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’

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(Credit: sergio roma) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its Jan. 12 performance of “Cavalleria Rusticana.” The company said that Luciano Ganci will sing the role of Turiddu replacing Jonathan Tetelman. Tetelman took to social media and said, “It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I must withdraw from the first performance of ‘Cavalleria {…}

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Juan Diego Flórez & Federica Lombardi Headline Wiener Staatsoper’s New ‘Norma’

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The Wiener Staatsoper is set to present a new production of Bellini’s “Norma.” Michele Mariotti is set to conduct a new production by French stage director Cyril Teste. In a statement, Mariotti noted, “‘Norma’ is a triumph of emotions and torments described by the fierce classicism of the music. In my view, there are two moments that make it an {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Conductor Change for ‘Die Zauberflöte’

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change change for its production of “Die Zauberflöte.” The company said, “Franz Welser-Möst has been forced to cancel his conducting duties for the new production of ‘Die Zauberflöte’ at the Vienna State Opera for health reasons. After successful immunotherapy, he suffered unexpected side effects that make his participation impossible.” As a result, Bertrand {…}

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Anna Netrebko Cancels ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ at Wiener Staatsoper

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Anna Netrebko has canceled her role debut in “Ariadne auf Naxos” at the Wiener Staatsoper. The soprano released a statement noting, “I am regrettably obliged to withdraw from my January performances in ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ at the Wiener Staatsoper, which would have marked my role debut. Ill health this month compromised the preparation time required before starting rehearsals just after {…}

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‘Bad Smell’ Forces Production Switch at Wiener Staatsoper

Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Il Trovatore’

Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Die Walküre’

Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Der Rosenkavalier’

Juan Diego Flórez & Nadine Sierra Lead Wiener Staatsoper’s Opera Ball

Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’

Juan Diego Flórez & Federica Lombardi Headline Wiener Staatsoper’s New ‘Norma’

Wiener Staatsoper Announces Conductor Change for ‘Die Zauberflöte’

Anna Netrebko Cancels ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ at Wiener Staatsoper