Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Die Walküre’

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its May 8 performance of “Die Walküre.” The company announced that Lise Davidsen will not sing the role of Sieglinde and will be replaced by Simone Schneider. Davidsen also took to social media and said, “I’m to say that I won’t be singing Sieglinde in Vienna this Sunday. I went to {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Michael Chioldi, Kate Lindsey & Camilla Nylund Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences will get a chance to hear complete opera recordings from Saint-Saëns, Monteverdi, Janáček, Olga Neuwirth, and Wagner. Here is a look at this week’s new releases. Henry VIII Odyssey Opera will release its fifth album Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Henry VIII.” Recorded on New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall stage in 2019, this four-CD set marks the debut recording of {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Parsifal’

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its April 14 performance of “Parsifal” The company noted that due to illness Simon O‘Neill would not be performing the title role. As a result, Stuart Skelton will take over. Skelton is one of today’s most revered Wagnerian singers of his generation. He has performed the title role of Parsifal around {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Royal Opera House 2021-22 Review: Peter Grimes

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(Credit: ROH 2022 (c) Yasuko Kageyam) Benjamin Britten’s “Peter Grimes,” an opera of community disaster, has lately belonged in London to Edward Gardner in the pit and Stuart Skelton in the title role, both searingly brilliant. Deborah Warner’s new production, headed by tenor Allan Clayton, offers a vivid and contemporary alternative vision of the work that deserves to run and {…}

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Lawrence Brownlee, Nino Machaidze & Iréne Theorin Lead Müpa Budapest’s 2022-23 Season

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Müpa Budapest has announced its 2022-23 season featuring a number of concerts and great artists. Here is a look at the vocal performances of the season. Musical Stage Aapo Häkkinen conducts Schubert’s “Alfonso und Estrella” with Patrick Grahl, Lydia Teuscher, Krešimir Stražanac, Johannes Weisser, and Arttu Kataja. Performance Dates: Nov. 17, 2022 Nikolas Nägele conducts the Bel Canto Aria evening {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper Delays Opening of ‘Peter Grimes’ Due to COVID-19

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has postponed the opening of “Peter Grimes.” The company noted that “due to several Corona cases in the technical and artistic departments and the associated high number of contact persons, the premiere of Peter Grimes will be postponed to Sunday, 6 March 2022.” The opera was originally set to open on Feb. 28 and there was also set {…}

News, Streaming

Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Pretty Yende, Sasha Cooke, Piotr Beczała Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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Those yearning for a lot of big name opera gems will certainly be satisfied with this week’s offerings which include a bit of a deviation from our usual format – we included three productions from the same company. But there are still several other unique offerings from around the world. We hope you have a fulfilling week of operatic experiences. {…}

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How to Stream Jonas Kaufmann & Anja Harteros Debuts in Bayerische Staatsoper’s ‘Tristan und Isolde’

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced that it will broadcast Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” on July 31. The company announced that the broadcast will be live and free of charge via http://staatsoper.tv and will be available for 24 hours. “Tristan und Isolde” stars Jonas Kaufmann and Anja Hartero in their role debuts. The production by Krzysztof Warlikowski is conducted by Kirill {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper Explains Why Jonas Kaufmann / Anja Harteros ‘Tristan Und Isolde’ Isn’t Getting a Live Stream

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Following questions about a possible live stream for the upcoming production of “Tristan und Isolde” starring Jonas Kaufmann and Anja Harteros, the Bayerische Staatsoper has responded via social explaining why there is no planned to broadcast the showcase online. In a statement, the company said, “Due to the occasion, a few thoughts on ‘Tristan und Isolde’ for anyone who has {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Die Walküre’

Michael Chioldi, Kate Lindsey & Camilla Nylund Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Parsifal’

Royal Opera House 2021-22 Review: Peter Grimes

Lawrence Brownlee, Nino Machaidze & Iréne Theorin Lead Müpa Budapest’s 2022-23 Season

Bayerische Staatsoper Delays Opening of ‘Peter Grimes’ Due to COVID-19

Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Pretty Yende, Sasha Cooke, Piotr Beczała Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

How to Stream Jonas Kaufmann & Anja Harteros Debuts in Bayerische Staatsoper’s ‘Tristan und Isolde’

Bayerische Staatsoper Explains Why Jonas Kaufmann / Anja Harteros ‘Tristan Und Isolde’ Isn’t Getting a Live Stream