Menu

376 search results for…

News

Sir Simon Rattle Appointed New Chief Conductor of Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

https://operawire.com/sir-simon-rattle-appointed-new-chief-conductor-of-symphonieorchester-des-bayerischen-rundfunks/

(Credit: Kevin Yatarola) Celebrated conductor Sir Simon Rattle has been appointed the new Chief Conductor of the Chor and Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks. Rattle will begin his five-year tenure in 2023. The famed conductor served as the Chief Conductor of the Berliner Philharmoniker until 2018, and currently holds the position of Music Director of the London Symphony Orchestra. “Bayerischer Rundfunk {…}
IndieOpera

David Beucher & Magda Beucher Announce Opera Music Video Series

https://operawire.com/david-beucher-magda-beucher-announce-opera-music-video-series/

Tenor David Beucher and soprano Magda Beucher have announced a series of music videos for different operatic duets. The couple, who was left out of work due to the pandemic, decided to create the independent project and released the first music for Offenbach’s “Barcarolle” on Oc. 4. The second will be “Libiamo” from Verdi’s “La Traviata.” In a statement, the {…}
News

Boosey & Hawkes Signs Composer Ana Sokolovic

https://operawire.com/boosey-hawkes-signs-composer-ana-sokolovic/

Boosey & Hawkes has announced that it has signed Serbian-Canadian composer Ana Sokolovic to its roster. Sokolovic immigrated to Canada in the 1990s and engaged in collaborations with Queen of Puddings Music theatre, which commissioned her first operas. She also worked alongside the Société de musique contemporaine du Québec. Among her most renowned works are her four operas, which have {…}
Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Katarina Bradić & Nenad Jović on Getting Back to The Stage, Serbian Origins and COVID-19

https://operawire.com/q-a-katarina-bradic-nenad-jovic-on-getting-back-to-the-stage-serbian-origins-and-covid-19/

(Credits: Dragana Branković/Katarina Bradić) Known for her deep and diverse vocal versatility and also theatrical prowess, Katarina Bradić swiftly conquered the major European opera stages—Teatro Real, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Staatsoper unter der Linden, Komische Oper Berlin, Theater Basel, Bolshoi Theater, Theater an der Wien, Den Norske Opera, Opernhaus Zürich, Deutsche Oper am Rhein, Bayerische Staatsoper, La Monnaie, De Nationale Opera {…}
News

Deutsche Grammophon Signs Exclusive Contract with Andrè Schuen

https://operawire.com/deutsche-grammophon-signs-exclusive-contract-with-andre-schuen/

Deutsche Grammophon has signed an exclusive agreement with Andrè Schuen. The announcement coincides with the baritone’s appearance as Guglielmo in “Così fan tutte” at the Salzburg Festival. The company announced that Schuen will debut on the yellow label with Schubert’s “Die schöne Müllerin” set for release next spring, in time for his scheduled performances of the work in Germany, Austria, {…}
News

A Comprehensive List of All Opera Companies Offering Free Streaming Services Right Now

https://operawire.com/a-comprehensive-list-of-all-opera-companies-offering-free-streaming-services-right-now/

(Credit: Met Opera) ***UPDATE: Opera America has released a comprehensive database of all streaming options from around the world with more details about schedules and offerings. We highly recommend you check it out here. There are a lot of opera companies currently offering up streaming services for opera lovers around the world. While we have published individual pieces over the {…}

Links

Social

Contact

Opera is thriving. And OperaWire came about as a desire to take in as much of it and allow the passionate fan base access to everything this wondrous art form has to offer on a daily basis.

© Copyright 2026 OperaWire
Site by Lenny's Studio