Anna Netrebko, Luca Salsi & Yusif Eyvazov Headline Teatro dell’Opera di Roma’s Summer Season

https://operawire.com/anna-netrebko-luca-salsi-yusif-eyvazov-headline-teatro-dellopera-di-romas-summer-season/

The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma has announced its summer season at Circo Massimo. The season, which open on July 16 and runs through August 13, begins with Verdi’s “Rigoletto” conducted by Daniele Gatti in a new production by Damiano Michieletto. The opera will star Iván Ayón Rivas as the Duca di Mantova, Luca Salsi as Rigoletto, Rosa Feola as Gilda, Riccardo Zanellato as Sparafucile, {…}

News

Luciano Pavarotti, Kathleen Battle, Joyce DiDonato, Sonya Yoncheva Headline Week 15 of Metropolitan Opera’s Nightly Streams

https://operawire.com/luciano-pavarotti-kathleen-battle-joyce-didonato-sonya-yoncheva-headline-week-15-of-metropolitan-operas-nightly-streams/

(Credit: Metropolitan Opera) The Metropolitan Opera has announced Week 15 of its streaming service, which includes performances by such superstars as Sonya Yoncheva, Kathleen Battle, Luciano Pavarotti, Roberto Alagna, and Joyce DiDonato among others. Here is a full breakdown. Monday, June 22 – Verdi’s La Traviata Starring Sonya Yoncheva, Michael Fabiano, and Thomas Hampson, conducted by Nicola Luisotti. From March 11, 2017. {…}

News

Leontyne Price, Joyce DiDonato, Fiorenza Cossotto Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

https://operawire.com/leontyne-price-joyce-didonato-fiorenza-cossotto-headline-top-10-operas-to-stream-this-week/

Another week in quarantine, but yet another week of exciting opera options. For those who have followed this series, you know that the 10 we usually recommend are a mixed bunch, with the intention of filling all diverse opera appetites with a wide-ranging menu. This week is no different and perhaps, because of the unique options on offer, it might {…}

News

Plácido Domingo, Diana Damrau, Mariella Devia Headline Teatro alla Scala’s Streaming Options Through May 8

https://operawire.com/placido-domingo-diana-damrau-mariella-devia-headline-teatro-alla-scalas-streaming-options-through-may-8/

The Teatro alla Scala has unveiled its streaming slate all the way up to May 8, 2020. All performances can be viewed on Rai5 or RaiPlay. On April 28, 2020, the company will present a 2014 showcase of Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” conducted by Daniele Rustioni. The cast includes Marcelo Álvarez, Maria Agresta, Franco Vassallo, and Ekaterina Semenchuk. On April 29, {…}

News

Teatro alla Scala & RAI to Stream Opera Daily

https://operawire.com/teatro-alla-scala-rai-to-stream-opera-daily/

The Teatro alla Scala is teaming up with La RAI to stream operas starting March 23 through April 21. The company announced that RaiPlay will showcase 30 productions including four ballets, that were presented from 2008 through 2019. The productions will remain available for one month On April 6, Rai5 will broadcast an opera from Monday to Friday. On Wednesdays there {…}

News

Rolando Villazón, René Pape, Anja Harteros Highlight Semperoper Dresden’s 2020-21 Season

https://operawire.com/rolando-villazon-rene-pape-anja-harteros-highlight-semperoper-dresdens-2020-21-season/

(Credit: Jiyang Chen / Marco Borggreve) The Semperoper Dresden has announced its 2020-21 season featuring seven new operatic productions and a number of revivals. Here is a look at the operatic productions. Premieres The first new production of the season will be Rossini’s “Guillaume Tell,” written by de Jouy and Bis. The new production by Georg Schmiedleitner will star Christoph {…}

News

Anita Rachvelishvili, Lise Davidsen & Malin Byström Lead Philharmonia Orchestra’s 2020-21 Season

https://operawire.com/anita-rachvelishvili-lise-davidsen-malin-bystrom-lead-philharmonia-orchestras-2020-21-season/

The Philharmonia Orchestra has announced its 2020-21 season featuring internationally acclaimed guest soloists and recognized conductors. For the purposes of this article, we will only focus on vocal performances. Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts Yuja Wang and the Philharmonia Voices in Beethoven’s “The Creatures of Prometheus” and Scriabin’s Prometheus: The Poem of Fire. Perfomance Date: Sept. 24, 2020 The Philharmonia Orchestra presents Walton’s {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Elsa Dreisig & Kate Lindsey Headline New CD/DVD Releases (Week Of 1/20)

https://operawire.com/elsa-dreisig-kate-lindsey-headline-new-cd-dvd-releases-week-of-1-20/

This week will showcase the release of two second albums, a world premiere recording of a rare work, and a series continuation. Here is a look. Morgen Elsa Dreisig follows her debut album “Miroir(s)” with a recital of songs in collaboration with pianist Jonathan Ware. Taking its title, “Morgen,” from one of Richard Strauss’s best-loved lieder, it interweaves his music {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Royal Opera House Muscat 2019-20 Review: Die Zauberflöte

https://operawire.com/royal-opera-house-muscat-2019-20-review-die-zauberflote/

(This review will focus on the Jan. 4 performance, though with mentions of the Jan. 3 performance as well.) There is a moment near the end of Davide Livermore’s “Die Zauberflöte” at Muscat’s Royal Opera House of Musical Arts in which Tamino and Pamino must face the trials by fire and water with the magic flute in tow. But Livermore {…}

103 search results for…

Anna Netrebko, Luca Salsi & Yusif Eyvazov Headline Teatro dell’Opera di Roma’s Summer Season

Luciano Pavarotti, Kathleen Battle, Joyce DiDonato, Sonya Yoncheva Headline Week 15 of Metropolitan Opera’s Nightly Streams

Leontyne Price, Joyce DiDonato, Fiorenza Cossotto Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

Plácido Domingo, Diana Damrau, Mariella Devia Headline Teatro alla Scala’s Streaming Options Through May 8

Teatro alla Scala & RAI to Stream Opera Daily

Rolando Villazón, René Pape, Anja Harteros Highlight Semperoper Dresden’s 2020-21 Season

Anita Rachvelishvili, Lise Davidsen & Malin Byström Lead Philharmonia Orchestra’s 2020-21 Season

Elsa Dreisig & Kate Lindsey Headline New CD/DVD Releases (Week Of 1/20)

Royal Opera House Muscat 2019-20 Review: Die Zauberflöte