https://operawire.com/santa-fe-opera-updates-tosca-cast/
The Santa Fe Opera has updated its cast for Puccini’s “Tosca.” The company noted that Leah Hawkins will sing three more performances of the title role on June 30, July 5, and 8, 2023. She will take over for Angel Blue who was scheduled for those performances as she will go on tour with the Met Opera. Additionally, Hawkins will {…}
https://operawire.com/metropolitan-opera-2022-23-review-die-zauberflote/
(Credit: Karen Almond) It’s fair to say that the 2022-23 season at the Metropolitan Opera can be dubbed “The Mozart Season.” “Idomeneo” took the stage on the second night of the season with a tremendous cast reviving Jean-Pierre Ponelle’s classic production. During the holiday season, the Met turned to its workhorse Julie Taymour production of “The Magic Flute.” And to {…}
https://operawire.com/royal-opera-house-announces-cast-change-for-aida/
The Royal Opera has announced a cast change for its production of Verdi’s “Aida.” The company said that Angel Blue has withdrawn from the last three performances of “Aida” due to a family illness. As a result, Christina Nilsson will perform the title role on May 23, 27, and 1, making her house debut in Robert Carsen’s production, conducted by Mark {…}
https://operawire.com/q-a-tenor-stefano-secco-on-studying-with-franco-corelli-renata-scotto-verdi-vs-puccini/
Milanese Stefano Secco studied piano and singing with Alberto Soresina, and also graduated in percussion under the renowned Tullio De Piscopo. He has also trained with Franco Corelli, Franca Mattiucci, Leyla Gencer and Renata Scotto. He has performed in opera houses around the world with an expansive repertoire, has made extensive audio and video recordings, and has won a number {…}
https://operawire.com/st-johns-in-the-village-2023-review-felix-jarrar-friends-off-with-his-head-roberto-devereux/
Gaetano Donizetti’s “Roberto Devereux,” though not performed with any regularity, showcases the composer’s masterful ability to capture the characters’ raw emotions through stunning music. Salvadore Cammarano crafted the Italian libretto, drawing inspiration from François Ancelot’s tragedy “Elisabeth d’Angleterre” (1829) and Jacques Lescène des Maisons’ “Historie secrete des amours d’Elisabeth et du comte d’Essex” (1787). Devereux also served as the focus {…}
https://operawire.com/grand-rapids-symphony-announces-new-president-ceo/
Grand Rapids Symphony has announced its new President and CEO. The organization revealed that Keith C. Elder will take on the new position, taking over for Mary Tuuk Kuras, who retired this past December. His tenure is set to commence on July 1, 2023. “I am deeply honored to assume the role of President and CEO of the Grand Rapids {…}
https://operawire.com/english-national-opera-review-2023-symphony-of-sorrowful-songs/
Photo: © CLIVE BARDA/ArenaPAL; What a season it has been for English National Opera. Threatened by Arts Council England with swingeing cuts and hare-brained, uncosted plans for relocation, the company has become one of the most prominent symbols for classical music’s ongoing struggle for survival in UK public culture. But the season has seen the company’s artistic and institutional resolve {…}
https://operawire.com/jonas-kaufmann-sonya-yoncheva-lisette-oropesa-julia-bullock-sondra-radvanovsky-headline-gran-teatre-del-liceus-2023-24-season/
Barcelona’s Gran Teatre del Liceu has unveiled its 2023-24 season. Operas The season opens with “Eugene Onegin” in a production by Christof Loy. The cast stars Svetlana Aksenova, Kristina Mkhitaryan, Audun Iversen, Iurii Saoilov, Alexey Neklyudov, and Jose Bros, among others. Performance Dates: Sept. 27 – Oct. 8, 2023 Elkhanah Pulitzer directs John Adams’ “Antony and Cleopatra.” The composer conducts {…}
https://operawire.com/la-opera-announces-eva-and-marc-stern-artist-award-winners/
LA Opera has announced the 2023 recipients of the Eva and Marc Stern Artist Award. This year, the company will honor conductor Lina González-Granados and bass-baritone Nicholas Brownlee who will split an award of $50,000. The prize will recognize the artists for their deep ties to LA Opera and is an expression of gratitude for past and future artistic collaborations {…}