54 search results for…

Business, News

Mezzo-Soprano Rihab Chaieb Signs with TACT Artists Management

https://operawire.com/mezzo-soprano-rihab-chaieb-signs-with-tact-artists-management/

TACT Artists Management has announced that mezzo-soprano Rihab Chaieb has been signed to its roster of talent. The Tunisian-Canadian mezzo-soprano has recently appeared at the Bayerische Staatsopera as Fenena in Verdi’s “Nabucco” under Daniele Rustioni, as well as with LA Opera for her company debut as Cherubino in Mozart’s “Le nozze di Figaro” under James Conlon. Other appearances include Charlotte {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Carnegie Hall 2022-23 Review: Soprano Hera Hyesang Park

https://operawire.com/carnegie-hall-2023-review-soprano-hera-hyesang-park/

Photo: Taehyun Hwang/Korean Cultural Center New York Soprano Hera Hyesang Park had her debut recital at Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall on Friday, March 3rd, in celebration of Women’s History Month and the 70th Anniversary of the alliance between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea. In the 2022-23 season, Hera performed Adina in “L’Elisir d’amore” at Staatsoper Berlin, and on {…}

News

Audra McDonald, Hera Hyesang Park, Davóne Tines, Mireille Lebel Headline Caramoor 2023 Season

https://operawire.com/audra-mcdonald-hera-hyesang-park-davone-tines-mireille-lebel-headline-caramoor-2023-season/

Caramoor has announced its 2023 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on vocal performances. Audra McDonald will open the festival with a Gala alongside the Orchestra of St. Luke’s and Andy Einhorn. Performance Date: June 17, 2023 Boston Early Music Festival will present Francesca Caccini’s “La Liberazione di Ruggiero dall’isola d’Alcina” with Paul O’Dette {…}

News

Sherezade Panthaki Leads ‘The Isle of Delos’

https://operawire.com/sherezade-panthaki-lead-the-isle-of-delos/

Chatham Baroque is set to perform ‘The Isle of Delos” in February with soprano Sherezade Panthaki. The program will feature the sublime music of Èlisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, a keyboard prodigy in the court at Versailles turned composer extraordinaire. The performance will include Jacquet de la Guerre’s bucolic cantata for chamber ensemble and solo voice which sets a sensual, {…}

News

Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Changes for ‘Hamlet’

https://operawire.com/metropolitan-opera-announces-cast-changes-for-hamlet/

The Metropolitan Opera has announced cast changes for its production of “Hamlet.” The company noted that due to COVID-19, Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen and Christopher Lowrey have canceled their performances on May 18 and 21. As a result, Daniel Moody will sing the role of Rosencrantz and Eric Jurenas will sing the role of Guildenstern. Moody has performed at the Cincinnati Opera, {…}

News

Julia Bullock, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Davóne Tines, Paul Appleby Headline World Premiere of ‘The No One’s Rose’

https://operawire.com/julia-bullock-anthony-roth-costanzo-davone-tines-paul-appleby-headline-world-premiere-of-the-no-ones-rose/

Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Choral are set to present the world premiere of “The No One’s Rose” on August 25-29, 2021 at Stanford University’s Bing Concert Hall. “The No One’s Rose” is a new work of opera, theater, and dance by the American Modern Opera Company which features poetry by Holocaust survivor Paul Celan. The showcase will feature Julia Bullock, {…}

News

Julia Bullock, Anthony Roth Costanzo & Davóne Tines Lead ‘The No One’s Rose’ World Premiere

https://operawire.com/julia-bullock-anthony-roth-costanzo-davone-tines-lead-the-no-ones-rose-world-premiere/

Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale are set to present the world premiere of “The No One’s Rose.” The performance will be at Stanford University’s Bing Concert Hall on August 26–29, 2021 and will showcase a production from American Modern Opera Company that combines music, dance, poetry, and theater. “The No One’s Rose” features a new score by Matthew Aucoin, set {…}

IndieOpera

Buxton Festival Announces 2021 Season

https://operawire.com/buxton-festival-announces-2021-season/

The Buxton Festival has announced that it is moving forward with its 2021 season starting July 8 and running through July 25, 2021. The English festival will present Errollyn Wallen and Wesley Stace’s “Dido’s Ghost.” The new production is a co-commission in partnership with the Barbican Centre, Mahogany Opera, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale, and Dunedin Consort. “Dido’s Ghost” will {…}

DVD and CD Releases

Nina Stemme, Brian Jagde & Anna Prohaska Lead New CD/DVD Releases

https://operawire.com/nina-stemme-brian-jagde-anna-prohaska-lead-new-cd-dvd-releases/

This week as you continue at home, there are a number of new albums that you can check out. Here are the latest releases we recommend you listen to. Cavalleria Rusticana  Marek Janowski and the Dresdner Philharmonie present a new recording of Mascagni’s masterpiece. The new recording brings together an acclaimed group of soloists Melody Moore as Santuzza, Brian Jagde {…}