https://operawire.com/les-arts-to-present-woman-at-point-zero/
Les Arts in Valencia, Spain is set to present “Woman at Point Zero” in collaboration with ENSEMS. The showcase, which is slated for Sept. 15, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., will be the Spanish premiere of the vocal multimedia and intercultural work by Bushra El-Turk and Stacy Hardy. It tells the story of Fatma, a former sex worker who was jailed {…}
https://operawire.com/les-talens-lyriques-2023-24-season-to-feature-the-world-premiere-of-salieris-opera-kubla-khan-cublai-gran-kan-de-tartari/
©Sandrine Expilly The world premiere of Antonio Salieri’s opera “Kubla Khan” (“Cublai, Gran Kan De Tartari”) is among the many highlights of Christophe Rousset and Les Talens Lyriques’ 2023-24 season. Here is the full rundown of what audiences can expect this year. Starting off, sopranos Marie Lys and Judith van Wanroij perform “Ave Maris Stella” with Christophe Rousset at the {…}
https://operawire.com/joyce-didonato-michael-spyres-lead-orchestre-philharmonique-de-strasbourg-2023-24-season/
(Photo credit: Marco Borrelli & Simon Pauly) The Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg has announced its 2023-24 season starring Joyce DiDonato and Michael Spyres. “Don Giovanni in the Underworld” is presented by the Choir of the Opéra national du Rhin. Performance Dates: September 16-21, 2023 Ernst van Tiel conducts the Strasbourg Philharmonic Choir in “Amadeus Live.” Performance Dates: October 13-14, 2023 {…}
https://operawire.com/dutch-national-opera-to-present-kaija-saariahos-innocence/
(Photo credit: Marta Syrko) The Dutch National Opera is set to present Kaija Saariaho’s “Innocence” for six performances this fall. The production, which opens on Oct. 10, 2023 and runs through the 22nd, will be directed by Simon Stone and conducted by Elena Schwarz. The opera is set to star Jenny Carlstedt, Lenneke Ruiten, Thomas Oliemans, Lilian Farahani, Markus Nykanen, {…}
https://operawire.com/five-of-operas-most-transformational-friendships/
Photo Credit: Karen Almond When you think of friends in opera, who do you think of? Perhaps your mind goes to the happiness shared between sisters in “Cosi Fan Tutte.” Or, more seriously, you think of the squabbles inherent in Johann Strauss’ “Die Fledermaus.” Whatever it may be, you don’t have to look far to find more than meets the {…}
https://operawire.com/anita-rachvelishvili-releases-statement-regarding-cancelations-health/
Anita Rachvelishvili has released a statement regarding her recent cancelations and her recent health issues. The mezzo took to social media and said, “My dearest friends! It’s been a long time since my last post or any information that came directly from me! I was very sick! I’ve had very very difficult last couple of years! My health was getting {…}
https://operawire.com/obituary-tenor-graham-clark-dies-at-81/
(Credit: Grove Artists) Wagnerian tenor Graham Clark has died at the age of 81. Born in Littleborough in Lancashire, Clark studied with Bruce Boyce and began his operatic career with Scottish Opera in 1975. He went on to become a principal artist at the English National Opera, where performed from 1978 to 1985. In a statement, the ENO noted, “Everyone {…}
https://operawire.com/david-portillo-awarded-2024-sphinx-medal-of-excellence/
(Credit: Kristen Hoebermann) David Portillo has been awarded the Sphinx Medal of Excellence for 2024. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the Sphinx Organization, recognizing extraordinary classical Black and Latinx musicians. The award includes a $50,000 career grant and annually recognizes three artists who early in their career demonstrate artistic excellence, outstanding work ethic, a spirit of determination, {…}
https://operawire.com/jonas-kaufman-withdraws-from-remaining-werther-performances-at-royal-opera-house/
(Credit: Sony Music) Jonas Kaufmann has withdrawn from the remaining performances of Massenet’s “Werther” at the Royal Opera House. The company said that for the July 1 performance Francesco Demuro will sing the title role while on July 4, Ioan Hotea will take on the opera. Demuro made his Covent Garden debut in 2011 in “Gianni Schicchi” and has since {…}
