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Ricarda Merbeth Joins Helmut Fischer Artists

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Soprano Ricarda Merbeth has joined Helmut Fischer Artists for General Management. The soprano is one of today’s leading Wagner and Strauss interpreters, in demand on major stages worldwide. After her “Daphne” in a new production at the Vienna State Opera in 2004, her international career was launched. Since then, she has gone on to perform at the leading theaters in the {…}

News, Season Announcement

Jessica Pratt, Carolina López Moreno, Brian Jagde, Corinne Winters, Francesco Meli, Asmik Grigorian & Luca Salsi Lead Maggio Musicale Fiorentino’s 2026 Season

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The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino has announced its 2026 season. Michele Gamba conducts Massimo Popolizio’s production of Puccini’s “Tosca.” Chiara Isotton and Marta Mari sing the title role alongside Vincenzo Costanzo and Bror Magnus Tødenes as Cavaradossi and Alexey Markov and Claudio Sgura as Scarpia. Opening Date: Jan. 11, 2026 Robert Carsen directs “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci” with Riccardo Frizza conducting. Corinne Winters, Brian {…}

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Nicholas Mogg Receives 2025 Dr. Wilhelm Oberdörffer Prize

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(Photo from Nicholas Hogg’s Official Website) Nicholas Mogg has been awarded the 2025 Dr. Wilhelm Oberdörffer Prize. The baritone was given the accolade during an event hosted by the Staatsoper Hamburg on April 12, 2025. Mogg has been a member of the Staatsoper Hamburg Ensemble since 2022 and was previously a member of the International Opera Studio. He has performed {…}

News, Season Announcement

Clay Hilley, Sara Jakubiak, Gerald Finley, Chen Reiss & Marlis Petersen Lead London Symphony Orchestra’s 2025-26 Season

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The London Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2025-26 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. The season opens with Sir Antonio Pappano conducting a Bernstein and Copland program featuring Dame Felicity Palmer and Katharina Konradi. Performance Date: Sept. 14, 2025 Sir Simon Rattle conducts Janáček’s “The Makropulos Affair” with Marlis Petersen, Aleš Briscein, Jan Martiník, Svatopluk Semand Peter {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Diana Damrau, Michael Volle, Ludovic Tézier, Pretty Yende, Rolando Villazón, Federica Lombardi, Nicole Car, Freddie De Tommaso & Juan Diego Flórez Headline Wiener Staatsoper’s 2025-26 Season

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced its 2025-26 season. Here is a look at the operas and recitals for the new season. Premieres  Smetana’s “The Bartered Bride” will get a new production by Dirk Schmeding. The cast will be headed by Franz Xaver Schlecht, Margaret Plummer, Slávka Zámečníková, Ivo Stanchev, Monika Bohinec, Pavol Breslik, Michael Laurenz, Peter Kellner, Matthäus Schmidlechner, Ilia Staple, and Alex Ilvakhin. Tomáš Hanus conducts. A second cast will {…}

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Ludovic Tézier Cancels Last Performances of ‘Simon Boccanegra’ in Berlin

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Ludovic Tézier has withdrawn from his performances of “Simon Boccanegra” at the Berlin State Opera. The baritone took to social media and said, “Dear friends, I am sorry to confirm that the rest of my series at the Staatsoper Berlin has to be cancelled. Prudence must lead and rest must prevail. I am sure you will understand. Take good care {…}

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Cast Change Announced at Berlin State Opera for ‘Simon Boccanegra’

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Ludovic Tézier has withdrawn from his March 30 performance of “Simon Boccanegra” at the Berlin State Opera. The baritone took to social media and said, “Dear friends, I have to withdraw from the next ‘Simon Boccanegra,’ this coming Sunday 30th, in my beloved Staatsoper Berlin. It is a real sad news for me, as I love this show and the {…}

News, Season Announcement

Berlin State Opera Defends Anna Netrebko’s Return for 2025-26 Season

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(Credit: Staatsoper unter den linden) Elisabeth Sonotka, Artistic Director of the Berlin State Opera, is defending the return of Anna Netrebko in the 2025-26 season. The Artistic Director told B.Z., “She is truly an exceptional singer, I’m delighted that she’s coming back.” When asked if she fears protests against the soprano, Sobotka said, “We haven’t heard anything more. I think {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Opéra de Monte-Carlo 2025 Review: Tristan und Isolde

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(Photo: OMC Marco Borrelli) On Sunday March 2nd, 2025, the Opéra de Monte-Carlo and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo presented a concert performance of Act two of Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde.” The concert was billed as a prelude to the annual music festival Le Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo, which will open on March 12th. The evening began with the {…}