Royal Opera House 2021-22 Review: Peter Grimes

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(Credit: ROH 2022 (c) Yasuko Kageyam) Benjamin Britten’s “Peter Grimes,” an opera of community disaster, has lately belonged in London to Edward Gardner in the pit and Stuart Skelton in the title role, both searingly brilliant. Deborah Warner’s new production, headed by tenor Allan Clayton, offers a vivid and contemporary alternative vision of the work that deserves to run and {…}

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Royal Opera House Delays ‘Peter Grimes’ Stream

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The Royal Opera House has announced a scheduling change for its upcoming stream of “Peter Grimes.” The opera was originally slated to stream on April 8, 2022, but will now be moved to a later date in the year. The Britten opera stars Allan Clayton, Bryn Terfel, John Tomlinson, Maria Bengtsson, and former Jette Parker Young Artist Jacques Imbrailo. Mark Elder conducts the {…}

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Jean-François Borras & Stéphanie d’Oustrac to Star in Opéra de Monte-Carlo’s ‘Werther’

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The Opéra de Monte-Carlo is set to present Massenet’s “Werther” this February. The showcase, which runs between Feb. 20, 2022 and Feb. 26, 2022, will star Jean-François Borras in the title role with Stéphanie d’Oustrac as Charlotte. Jean-François Lapointe will take on the role of Albert with Jennifer Coucier as Sophie. Other cast members include Marc Barrand, Reinaldo Macias, Luca {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces New COVID-19 Rules for Children

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced new rules for children under the age of 15. The company noted that due to a change in the ordinance, young people aged 12 to 15 can now attend performances at the Wiener Staatsoper without a booster. However, children will be required to show a negative PCR test or a valid Ninja-Pass. Anyone over the {…}

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Artist of the Week: Natalya Romaniw

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Natalya Romaniw is considered one of Europe’s most promising stars. In the past few years, her profile has risen with many considering her the soprano of her “Generation” and going as far as to consider her the “British Anna Netrebko.” Now after making a name for herself in the U.K., the soprano is returning to Houston Grand Opera, where she {…}

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Opéra National de Paris & Gran Teatre del Liceu Postpone Historic Joint Project Until 2022-23 Season

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(Credit: Gran Teatre del Liceu official website) The Opéra National de Paris and Gran Teatre del Liceu have announced that they have been forced to postpone the first joint project scheduled for the 2021-22 season. The decision comes on the heels of a drastic increase of COVID-19 cases throughout Europe due to new Omicron variant. The two institutions have agreed {…}

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Broadway Star Brian Stokes Mitchell Accepts $100,000 Donation to the Actors Fund from The Tabernacle Choir

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Photo: Allison Sullivan OperaWire attended a Dec. 8 media luncheon and discussion of the upcoming television presentation of “20 Years of Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir,” set to air on PBS on Dec. 13, and BYUtv on Dec. 16. The event featured Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle award-winner, Brian Stokes Mitchell, whose involvement with the choir spans over {…}

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Royal Opera House Announces Cast Changes for ‘Tosca,’ ‘Lohengrin’ & ‘Don Pasquale’

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(Credit: Royal Opera House official website) The Royal Opera House has announced multiple cast changes for its upcoming productions of Puccini’s “Tosca,” Wagner’s “Lohengrin,” and Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale.” Per an official press release, Oksana Lyniv will conduct the full run of Tosca in 2021, replacing Francesco Ivan Ciampa who was due to conduct the performances on Dec. 11, 14 & {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Multiple Cast Changes for ‘Der Fliegende Holländer’

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(Credit: Wiener Staatsoper official website) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced that soprano Anja Kampe will not be appearing in the role of Senta in Wagner’s “Der Fliegende Holländer” for the performances on Nov. 21 & 24, 2021. As a result, well-known dramatic soprano Ricarda Merbeth will take over the role. Merbeth has already stepped in for Kampe for the performance {…}

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Royal Opera House 2021-22 Review: Peter Grimes

Royal Opera House Delays ‘Peter Grimes’ Stream

Jean-François Borras & Stéphanie d’Oustrac to Star in Opéra de Monte-Carlo’s ‘Werther’

Wiener Staatsoper Announces New COVID-19 Rules for Children

Artist of the Week: Natalya Romaniw

Opéra National de Paris & Gran Teatre del Liceu Postpone Historic Joint Project Until 2022-23 Season

Broadway Star Brian Stokes Mitchell Accepts $100,000 Donation to the Actors Fund from The Tabernacle Choir

Royal Opera House Announces Cast Changes for ‘Tosca,’ ‘Lohengrin’ & ‘Don Pasquale’

Wiener Staatsoper Announces Multiple Cast Changes for ‘Der Fliegende Holländer’