46 search results for…

News

Alexander McKissick, Natalie Image Headline Opera San José’s Upcoming ‘The Magic Flute’

https://operawire.com/alexander-mckissick-natalie-image-headline-opera-san-joses-upcoming-the-magic-flute/

(Credit: Pat Kirk) Opera San José will present Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” starting on April 18, 2020. The production, which runs through May 3, 2020 at the California Theatre for a total of six performances, will be conducted by Donato Cabrera and directed by Brad Dalton. Tenor Alexander McKissick will headline the cast as the Prince Tamino. He will be {…}

News

Deutsche Oper Berlin Announces Cast Change for ‘Dinorah’

https://operawire.com/deutsche-oper-berlin-announces-cast-change-for-dinorah/

(Credit: © Harcourt – Paris/RSB Artists) French baritone Florian Sempey will not be appearing in the concert performances of Meyerbeer, Barbier and Carré’s opera “Dinorah, ou Le Pardon de Ploërmel” at the Deutsche Oper Berlin for performances on March 4 and 7, 2020. As a result, baritone Régis Mengus will perform in his stead. Mengus will join a cast that {…}

News

Opéra Grand Avignon Announces Its 2019-20 Season

https://operawire.com/opera-grand-avignon-announces-its-2019-20-season/

Opéra Grand Avignon has announced its 2019-20 season. Opera The opera season will kick off with a new production o Offenbach’s “La Périchole,” directed by Eric Chevalier. Marie Karall stars in the title role, alongside Pierre Derhet as Piquillo, Philippe Ermelier as Viceroy of Peru, Enguerrand de Hys as Don Pedro of Panatellas, and Ugo Rabec as Don Pedro of {…}

Special Features

10 Must See Operas For The Summer Season 2019[International Edition]

https://operawire.com/10-must-see-operas-for-the-summer-season-2019international-edition/

As the 2018-19 season comes to an end, we start to look at the summer festival season where the big stars and anticipated productions are set to make waves. With a ton of selections to choose from, we eventually whittled it down to the 10 Must-See productions that cannot be missed this summer. Take a look. 10. Il Trovatore – Arena {…}

News

Lisette Oropesa, Sabine Devielhe & Dorothea Röschmann Headline L’Orchestre de Paris’ 2019-20 Season

https://operawire.com/lisette-oropesa-sabine-devielhe-dorothea-roschmann-headline-lorchestre-de-paris-2019-20-season/

L’Orchestre de Paris has announced its 2019-20 season! For the purposes of this article, we will focus primarily on vocal performances. The season will kick off with a concert led by Karina Canellakis, newly appointed Chief Conductor of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra. Dorothea Röschmann will be featured vocally, performing alongside the orchestra and chorus. The program is set to include {…}

News

Tatar Opera House Terminates Tenor Khachatur Badalyan’s Contract Because Of His Height

https://operawire.com/tatar-opera-house-terminates-tenor-khachatur-badalyans-contract-because-of-his-height/

The Tatar Academic State Opera and Ballet Theatre has terminated its contract with Russian tenor Khachatur Badalyan. The reason? His short stature. According to Classical Music News RU, it was agreed between the Tatar Opera House and the Premier Art Agency, representing the tenor, that Badalyan would participate in four projects of the International Opera Festival F.I. Chaliapin. He would perform as Pinkerton in {…}

News

Top 5 Opera To See This Weekend – International (3/16-18): Barbara Hannigan & Roberto Alagna Lead Starry Productions

https://operawire.com/top-5-opera-to-see-this-weekend-international-3-16-18-barbara-hannigan-roberto-alagna-lead-starry-productions/

This weekend will see opera houses in full swing presenting classics and new modern masterpieces. For this weekend preview, we’ve gone to Europe, South America, and Asia as many leading stars are performing around the world. Three Sisters – Teatro Colón, Argentina  Hungarian composer Peter Eötvös’ opera opens the Teatro Colón in a new production by Rubén Szuchmacher. Jovita Vaskeviciute, Anna Lapkovskaja, {…}

News

Weekend Preview – International (3/31-4/2): Jonas Kaufmann, Roberto Alagna and Mariella Devia Headline Productions worldwide

https://operawire.com/weekend-preview-international-331-42-jonas-kaufmann-roberto-alagna-and-mariella-devia-headline-productions-worldwide/

The weekend comes with a number of great works, including three tour de force Donizetti queens. Among the artists performing are Mariella Devia, Jonas Kaufmann, Rene Pape and  Javier Camarena. Austria  The Vienna State Opera kicks off its weekend with Massenet’s “Werther” starring Ludovic Tézier, Adrian Eröd and Sophie Koch. The opera will be showcased on the company’s live stream {…}

News

International Opera Awards Nominations 2017: Anna Netrebko, Lawrence Brownlee, Eric Owens and Riccardo Chailly Among Nominees

https://operawire.com/international-opera-awards-nominations-2017-anna-netrebko-lawrence-brownlee-eric-owens-and-riccardo-chailly-among-nominees/

The International Opera Awards have announced its annual nominees with many of the greatest stars, companies and conductors getting nominated for the prestigious prize. This year Anna Netrebko and Anita Rachvelishvili will compete for the Best Female Singer award with Maria Bengtsson, Stéphanie d’Oustrac, Christiane Karg and Daniela Sindram. Netrebko’s nominations marks her third time she is up for this award. She was previously {…}