Semperoper Dresden Announces Cast Change for ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’

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The Semperoper Dresden has found a new “Lucia di Lammermoor” for its revival. The company said that for the performances on April 20, 25, 29, and May 4 and 8, Ruth Iniesta will sing the title role, replacing Pretty Yende, who was forced to withdraw due to a family situation. Iniesta has sung the title role on numerous occasions at the {…}

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Teatro Real 2024-25 Review: Mitridate (Cast B)

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The title role of “Mitridate” is by far the most difficult Mozart role and one of the hardest of the entire tenor repertoire. It requires extreme security in the high register, as it is constantly going up to high Bs and high Cs, and a strong middle and low register, too. Teatro Real‘s production featured tenor Siyabonga Maqungo in the {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Freddie De Tommaso, Marina Rebeka, Bryn Terfel, Aigul Akhmetshina, Lisette Oropesa, Juan Diego Flórez & Pretty Yende Lead Royal Ballet & Opera’s 2025-26 Season

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The Royal Ballet and Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. The season opens with Puccini’s “Tosca” in a new production by Oliver Mears. Anna Netrebko and Aleksandra Kurzak share the title role. Freddie De Tommaso and Gerald Finley also star. Performance Dates: Sept. 11-Oct. 7, 2025 Speranza Scappucci conducts Verdi’s “I vespri siciliani” in a revival of Stefan Herheim’s production. Marina {…}

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Teatro Real de Madrid to Live Stream Claus Guth Production of ‘Mitridate, Re di Ponto’

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The Teatro Real de Madrid will stream its production of “Mitridate, re di Ponto” on April 4, 2025. Audiences will get a chance to broadcast the performance on MyOperaPlayer starting at 7:30 p.m. local time. The opera is presented in a production by Claus Guth, inspired by the award-winning TV series “Succession.” The opera production features two casts starring Juan {…}

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Macerata Opera Festival Announces 2025 Season

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The Macerata Opera Festival has announced the operas for the 2025 season. The 61st Festival will take place between July 18 and August 10 and will showcase three works. The first open that will be performed is Lehar’s “The Merry Widow” which will be staged for the first time at the festival. The cast will include Alberto Petricca, Cristin Arsenova, {…}

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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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Ramón Vargas Encores at the Teatro Colón de A Coruña During ‘L’Elisir d’Amore’

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(Credit: © Alfonso Rego / AAOC) On Sept. 29 during the second performance of Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” at the Teatro Colón de A Coruña, Ramón Vargas gave an encore of “Una furtiva Lagrima.” Vargas gave an encore following a huge ovation. The Mexican received raved reviews for his performance with Opera Actual stating, “Ramón Vargas, a referential tenor; he maintains {…}

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Teatro di Pisa Announces 2024-25 Season

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Teatro di Pisa has announced its 2024-25 season. The season opens with Giordano’s “Andrea Chénier” with Andrea Cigni directing and Francesco Pasqualetti at the podium. Angelo Villari sings the title role alongside Maria Teresa Leva and Angelo Veccia. Michael Spadaccini, Francesca Vitali, and Kim Gangsoonalso star. Performance Dates: Oct. 25 & 27, 2024 Ruth Iniesta and Paolo Lardizzone lead Verdi’s {…}

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Yusif Eyvazov, Jessica Pratt, René Barbera, Ivan Ayón Rivas & Carmela Remigio Lead Teatro Massimo di Palermo’s 2024-25 Season

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The Teatro Mssismo di Palermo has announced its 2024-25 season. Opera The season opens with Ligeti’s “Le Grand Macabre” which will be performed for the first time in Palermo. Omer Meir Wellber conducts the opera in a production by Barbora Horáková. Performance Dates: Nov. 24-Dec. 1, 2024 Mario Martone directs Verdi’s “Otello” with a cast that includes Yusif Eyvazov, Nicola {…}

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Semperoper Dresden Announces Cast Change for ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’

Teatro Real 2024-25 Review: Mitridate (Cast B)

Anna Netrebko, Freddie De Tommaso, Marina Rebeka, Bryn Terfel, Aigul Akhmetshina, Lisette Oropesa, Juan Diego Flórez & Pretty Yende Lead Royal Ballet & Opera’s 2025-26 Season

Teatro Real de Madrid to Live Stream Claus Guth Production of ‘Mitridate, Re di Ponto’

Macerata Opera Festival Announces 2025 Season

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

Ramón Vargas Encores at the Teatro Colón de A Coruña During ‘L’Elisir d’Amore’

Teatro di Pisa Announces 2024-25 Season

Yusif Eyvazov, Jessica Pratt, René Barbera, Ivan Ayón Rivas & Carmela Remigio Lead Teatro Massimo di Palermo’s 2024-25 Season