Menu

296 search results for…

On This Day, Special Features

Franco Corelli & Ponchielli’s ‘La Gioconda:’ A Surprisingly Limited Engagement

https://operawire.com/franco-corelli-ponchiellis-la-gioconda-a-surprisingly-limited-engagement/

When you look at the body of work of the great tenor Franco Corelli, you might well imagine that Ponchielli’s “La Gioconda” to be a prominent role in his repertoire. The tenor role of Enzo is substantial and his dramatic weight is suitable to Corelli’s vocal talents. And you would be right, to a certain extent. But the tenor, whose {…}
News

David Daniels Is Replaced On ‘Poems of Life’ Recording

https://operawire.com/david-daniels-is-replaced-on-poems-of-life-recording/

David Daniel has been replaced in the upcoming recording “Poems of Life.” According to the tenor, the replacement came as a surprise to him. In fact, his first knowledge of the incident came in a rather unique and unfortunate situation. On April 5, the countertenor wrote, via social media, “To my surprise, I have been replaced on the recording of {…}
News

David Daniels Cancels Concert With Virginia Symphony

https://operawire.com/david-daniels-cancels-concert-with-virginia-symphony/

David Daniels has canceled his participation with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The countertenor was scheduled to perform Kenneth Fuch’s work “Poems of Life.” On his website, a statement noted, “It is with great sadness that David Daniels must withdraw from his performance with the Virginia Symphony for the premiere of Kenneth Fuchs’ ‘Poems of Life.’ This has been a project of {…}
Artist of the Week, News

Artist Of The Week: John Holiday Is A Countertenor On The Rise

https://operawire.com/artist-of-the-week-john-holiday-is-a-countertenor-on-the-rise/

John Holiday is one of the most promising countertenors of his generation. Holiday’s star is rising and this week he will once again have a chance to prove it at the Bruce R. Foote Foundation Concert. The tenor, who is a recipient of the Bruce R. Foote award, will perform a concert that will show his talent in distinct repertoire, which {…}
News

John Holiday Wins the Marian Anderson Vocal Award

https://operawire.com/john-holiday-wins-the-marian-anderson-vocal-award/

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Washington National Opera have announced that countertenor John Holiday is the 2017 winner of the Marian Anderson Vocal Award. The Award, which honors trailblazing contralto Marian Anderson’s personal and humanitarian achievements, celebrates excellence in performance by recognizing a young American singer who has achieved initial professional success in the vocal arts and who {…}
News

Tenor Russell Thomas To Sing Christmas Eve Midnight Mass

https://operawire.com/tenor-russell-thomas-to-sing-christmas-eve-midnight-mass/

Russell Thomas will grace millions of viewers in the United States with his brilliant tenor during the midnight mass on Christmas Eve at the St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The tenor made the announcement via Twitter. He slated to sing “O Holy Night” during the mass. Thomas is currently performing a run of Verdi’s “Nabucco” at the Metropolitan Opera alongside Placido Domingo, {…}
News

David Daniels Cancels ‘Rodelinda’ Run at Bolshoi Theatre

https://operawire.com/david-daniels-cancels-rodelinda-run-at-bolshoi-theatre/

Counter Tenor David Daniels will be cancelling his performances of his December run of “Rodelinda” at the Bolshoi Theatre due to illness. The announcement was made on the singer’s website Sunday. “He hopes to find the earliest opportunity to participate in another production at the Bolshoi Theatre. David sends his sincere thanks for the understanding of his colleagues and cast-mates, {…}

Links

Social

Contact

Opera is thriving. And OperaWire came about as a desire to take in as much of it and allow the passionate fan base access to everything this wondrous art form has to offer on a daily basis.

© Copyright 2024 OperaWire
Site by Lenny's Studio