Lise Davidsen Headlines Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ Revival

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Richard Strauss’s “Ariadne auf Naxos” returns to the Metropolitan Opera for the first time since 2011. The opera, based around an opera within an opera and featuring a unique blend of comedy and drama, will star Soprano Lise Davidsen, following her performances earlier this season as Eva in Wagner’s “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.” Conductor Marek Janowski takes to the podium to {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its March production of Strauss’ “Ariadne auf Naxos.” The company noted that Wolfgang Brendel, who retired from staged opera eight years ago, will jump in for Thomas Allen as the Major-Domo in the production. Brendel made his debut at the Met in 1975 as Count Almaviva in “Le Nozze di Figaro” and {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper Cancels Final ‘Die Zauberflöte” Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

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(Credit: Felix Loechner) The Bayerische Staatsoper has cancelled the final performance of Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” on Dec. 30, 2021 due to a positive COVID-19 case in the cast. The opera was set to star Pavol Breslik as Tamino, Olga Kulchynska as Pamina, Marina Monzó as Die Königin der Nacht, and Günther Groissböck as Sarastro. The cast also included Eliza Boom, {…}

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Marina Monzó Replaces Sabine Devieilhe in Bayerische Staatsoper’s ‘Die Zauberflöte’

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(Credit: Gemma Escribano) Soprano Marina Monzó will perform the role of Die Königin der Nacht in the upcoming production of Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” at the Bayerische Staatsoper, replacing the originally scheduled Sabine Devieilhe. Monzó joins a cast that includes Pavol Breslik as Tamino, Olga Kulchynska as Pamina, and Günther Groissböck as Sarastro. The cast also includes Eliza Boom, Daria Proszek, {…}

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Doris Soffel to Celebrate 100th Opera Role

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(Credit: Boris Streubel) On Oct. 24, 2021, German mezzo-soprano Doris Soffel will celebrate her 100th opera role. Soffel will sing the role of “Staraya Barynya” in Shostakovich’s “The Nose” at the Bayerische Staatsoper in a new production by Kirill Serebrennikov. Vladimir Jurowski will conduct the production which is set to star Boris Pinkhasovich, Sergei Leiferkus, Laura Aikin, Andrey Popov, Sergey {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Diana Damrau, Anja Harteros & Christian Gerhaher Lead Bayerische Staatsoper’s 2021-22 Season

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(In collaboration with Dejan Vukosavljevic) The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced its 2021-22 season featuring new productions and revivals as well as concerts. Here is a look at the new season. Premieres Shostakovich’s “The Nose” will get a new production by Kirill Serebrennikow. Vladimir Jurowski conducts the cast that includes Boris Pinkhasovich, Sergei Leiferkus, Gennady Bezzubenkov, Andrey Popov, Sergey Skorokhodov, Anton Rositskiy, {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Sir Bryn Terfel, Eva Marton, Leonie Rysanek Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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The holidays are in the air and with them come a number of major opera performances and productions from around the world. Those who want to get into the holiday spirit have a lot of options available this week, while those seeking out some more traditional opera experiences from the comfort of their homes also have a lot to look {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper 2020-21 Review: La Bohème

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The Bayerische Staatsoper showcased “La Boheme” as part of its Montagsstücke series. Asher Fisch led the Bayerischen Staatsöper Orchestra and a starry cast that included tenor Jonas Kaufmann as Rodolfo and soprano Rachel Willis-Sorensen as Mimì. The outcome was a performance that came to life on screen and renewed the spirit of opera lovers during a time of lockdown and {…}

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The Dallas Opera to Stream Famed ‘The Magic Flute’ Production

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The Dallas Opera is set to stream its “The Magic Flute” production from 2019 starting on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. The opera features the company’s music director Emmanuel Villaume leading Sir Peter Hall’s famed production. The revival starred Paolo Fanale as Tamino with Andrea Carroll as Pamina. Jeni Houser was the Queen of the Night while Sean Michael Plumb starred {…}

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Lise Davidsen Headlines Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ Revival

Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’

Bayerische Staatsoper Cancels Final ‘Die Zauberflöte” Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

Marina Monzó Replaces Sabine Devieilhe in Bayerische Staatsoper’s ‘Die Zauberflöte’

Doris Soffel to Celebrate 100th Opera Role

Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Diana Damrau, Anja Harteros & Christian Gerhaher Lead Bayerische Staatsoper’s 2021-22 Season

Jonas Kaufmann, Sir Bryn Terfel, Eva Marton, Leonie Rysanek Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

Bayerische Staatsoper 2020-21 Review: La Bohème

The Dallas Opera to Stream Famed ‘The Magic Flute’ Production