Michael Weinius & Ricarda Merbeth Lead Royal Opera’s ‘Tristan Und Isolde’

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(Credit: Bill Cooper/Royal Opera) Christof Loy’s Olivier Award-winning production of Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” returns to The Royal Opera, Covent Garden on April 27, 2020. The revival production is set to star Wagnerian Swedish tenor Michael Weinius and German soprano Ricarda Merbeth making their Royal Opera debuts. The two will be joined by German bass Franz-Josef Selig as King Marke {…}

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Ariane Matiakh Terminates Contract with Staatskapelle & Opera Halle

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(Photo Credit: Marco Borggreve) French conductor Ariane Matiakh has terminated her contract as the General Music Director of the Staatskapelle and Opera Halle. In a statement, the company noted, “Theatre, Opera and Orchestra GmbH Halle and Ms. Ariane Matiakh have agreed to cancel the contract of the General Music Director of the Staatskapelle Halle on 01.31.2929 at the request of {…}

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Randi Stene Named Director of Oslo National Opera

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The Oslo National Opera in Norway has named Randi Stene the General Director. The former contralto will begin her new position on August 1, 2020. Born in Trondheim, Stene has performed at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Metropolitan in New York, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden in London, Bastille Opera in Paris, Komische Opera in Berlin, Oper Frankfurt and La {…}

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Royal Opera House Announces Anna Netrebko Recital

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The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden has announced a recital with Anna Netrebko. The company announced that Netrebko will perform alongside Antonio Pappano in a recital. The soprano recently starred in the Royal Opera’s “La Forza del Destino” and “Macbeth” and is set to sing “Tosca” in London this summer alongside Brian Jagde and Bryn Terfel. This will mark her {…}

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Erwin Schrott’s Recital at Teatro Alla Scala Rescheduled

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(Credit: Dario Acosta) Uruguayan bass Erwin Schrott cancelled the recital scheduled for January 26, 2020 at the Teatro alla Scala, according to the official statement on the company’s website. Per the statement, the stated reason for the cancelation was “dental surgery that cannot be postponed.” However, per to the same statement, the recital has been rescheduled for October 4, 2020. {…}

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The Baritonal Crown – Baritone Željko Lučić On His Beginnings, Favorite Roles & Keys to Success

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Baritone Željko Lučić was born in Serbia, in a small town of Zrenjanin, northeast of the capital Belgrade. For anyone familiar with the looks of historical small towns in the countries of the Western Balkan, this is a significant fact. “Yes, my hometown is indeed a small one, but also an absolutely wonderful place,” Lučić, smiling, told OperaWire in a recent {…}

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Emily Magee to Take Over One ‘Tosca’ Performance From Angela Gheorghiu At Semperoper Dresden

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(Credit: Royal Opera House/Clive Barda) Soprano Angela Gheorghiu will not be appearing in the title role of Puccini’s opera “Tosca” on March 7, 2020 at the Semperoper Dresden, according to the official press statement on the company’s website. In her stead, audiences will get a chance to see British soprano Emily Magee, who was already scheduled to take on the {…}

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Asmik Grigorian To Star in Royal Opera House’s ‘Jenůfa’

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(Credit: Ruth Waltz) The Royal Opera House is set to open a new production of Leoš Janáček‘s “Jenůfa” starting on March 24, 2020. The production, which will be directed by Claus Guth, is the third in the company’s Janáček series following productions of “Kát’a Kabanová” in 2019 and “From the House of the Dead” in 2018. Moreover, this will be {…}

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Australian Baritone Peter Coleman-Wright to Start New Opera Company

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(Credit: Royal Opera House) Famed Australian baritone Peter Coleman-Wright has been in Canberra negotiating to become the artistic director of a new company, The National Opera, to be based in the nation’s capital. The celebrated singer has been giving a lot of thought to the problems that beset young singers in Australia and he wants to create a safe haven {…}

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Michael Weinius & Ricarda Merbeth Lead Royal Opera’s ‘Tristan Und Isolde’

Ariane Matiakh Terminates Contract with Staatskapelle & Opera Halle

Randi Stene Named Director of Oslo National Opera

Royal Opera House Announces Anna Netrebko Recital

Erwin Schrott’s Recital at Teatro Alla Scala Rescheduled

The Baritonal Crown – Baritone Željko Lučić On His Beginnings, Favorite Roles & Keys to Success

Emily Magee to Take Over One ‘Tosca’ Performance From Angela Gheorghiu At Semperoper Dresden

Asmik Grigorian To Star in Royal Opera House’s ‘Jenůfa’

Australian Baritone Peter Coleman-Wright to Start New Opera Company