Top 5 Opera To See This Weekend (12/8-10): Anna Netrebko, Adela Zaharia & Jose Cura Lead Star-Studded Weekend

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Another weekend is here and many of the biggest stars are performing in some of the greatest theaters. If you want to know where Anna Netrebko, Sonya Yoncheva, Jonas Kaufmann or Piotr Beczala are performing, here is a look at our top five to see this weekend. “Andrea Chénier”- Teatro Colón, Argentina José Cura continues his run of “Andrea Chénier,” {…}

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Sonya Yoncheva Cancels ‘La Boheme’ In Paris

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Sonya Yoncheva has canceled the Dec. 7 performance of “La Boheme.” The soprano announced via Twitter that she was suffering from Bronchitis for the past two months. She said, “Dear all, I am extremely sorry to cancel the next show of ‘La Bohème’ due to a bronchitis which pursues me since 2 months. I beg you to STOP speculations and {…}

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San Francisco Celebrates 95th Anniversary with ‘Opera in the Park’

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As part of the celebration of its 95th season, San Francisco Opera is showcasing “Opera in the Park,” presented by the San Francisco Chronicle on Sunday, Sept 10 at 1: 30 p.m. PT. The concert will be free to all and will showcase a number of major artists performing arias from upcoming shows of the 2017-18 season. Among the artists {…}

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The Teatro Dell’Opera Di Roma Announces Starry 2017-18 Season

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The Rome Opera has announced its 2017-18 season showcasing a number of new productions. New Productions The season opens on Dec. 6, 2017, with Berlioz’s “La Damnation de Faust.” Conducted by Daniele Gatti, the opera will get a new production by Damiano Michieletto, who recently directed a highly acclaimed “Il viaggio a Reims” for the company. The opera will star {…}

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Javier Camarena, Plácido Domingo & ‘Dead Man Walking’ Among Highlights of Teatro Real’s 2017-18 Season

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The Teatro Real has finally announced its 2017-18 season, later than most other organizations. But the company has packed quite a punch for its upcoming showcase, with 13 operas on the docket. It all starts on Sept. 13 with Mozart’s rarely performed “Lucio Silla” directed by Claus Guth. The cast will be led by Patricia Petibon, who will sing five {…}

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7 Role Debuts You Cannot Miss At The 2017-18 Opera National Paris Season

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Role debuts are usually among the most fascinating events in international opera. For years, adoring fans ponder at what their favored interpreter might sound and look like as a character that they have only dreamed about. Once the singer finally sets foot on the stage to embody the character, all bets are off. The Opera National de Paris’s new 2017-18 {…}

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Everything You Need to Know About the Opera National de Paris’ 2017-18 Season

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The 2017-18 season announcements just keep on coming in. After Washington National Opera, Los Angeles Opera and Festival d’Aix-en-Provence announced their upcoming schedules, the Paris National Opera has finally unveiled its hotly anticipated season. In sum there are a grand total of 21 operas to see, including nine new productions. Opening Night “The Merry Widow” kicks off the proceedings on {…}

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San Francisco Opera 2017-18 Season To Feature New John Adams Opera & Wagner Ring

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The San Francisco has announced its 2017-18 season with major classics making a return to the house and one significant world premiere slated to close out 2017. The big announcement of the day was that this season is music director Nicola Liusiotti’s last with the company, though it was hinted that the company would find ways to have him return {…}

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Opera Verace Foundation Announces First Breakout Stars Opera Gala

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On May 16, the Vienna Konzerthaus will host the first ever Breakout Stars Opera Gala produced by the Opera Verace Foundation. This new series of concerts is dedicated to addressing two major challenges facing opera: aging audiences and the barriers talented singers face in the transition from training to professional careers. Composer and conductor Alma Deutscher will lead the concert {…}

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Top 5 Opera To See This Weekend (12/8-10): Anna Netrebko, Adela Zaharia & Jose Cura Lead Star-Studded Weekend

Sonya Yoncheva Cancels ‘La Boheme’ In Paris

San Francisco Celebrates 95th Anniversary with ‘Opera in the Park’

The Teatro Dell’Opera Di Roma Announces Starry 2017-18 Season

Javier Camarena, Plácido Domingo & ‘Dead Man Walking’ Among Highlights of Teatro Real’s 2017-18 Season

7 Role Debuts You Cannot Miss At The 2017-18 Opera National Paris Season

Everything You Need to Know About the Opera National de Paris’ 2017-18 Season

San Francisco Opera 2017-18 Season To Feature New John Adams Opera & Wagner Ring

Opera Verace Foundation Announces First Breakout Stars Opera Gala