Opéra National de Paris 2022-23 Review: Peter Grimes

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(Photo : Vincent PONTET) This review is for the Jan 29, 2023 performance. It seems that the last century is far enough from us that “Peter Grimes” can be performed enthusiastically as “Tosca” and “La Forza del Destino.” And this Paris Opera new production is to die for! First things first: “Peter Grimes” is an opera that has aged better {…}

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Allan Clayton to Headline Opéra National de Paris’ ‘Peter Grimes’

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The Opéra National de Paris is set to showcase “Peter Grimes,” opening on January 26, 2023. The opera is directed by Deborah Warner, whose production premiered at the Teatro Real de Madrid in 2021. Conductor Alexander Soddy, who worked as the music director at the Nationaltheater Mannheim between 2016-22, will make his Paris Opera debut in the pit. Headlining the {…}

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Angela Brower, Gun-Brit Barkmin, David Kim & Michele Angelini Lead Den Norske Opera’s 2022-23 Season

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Oslo’s Den Norske Opera has announced its 2022-23 season. Beate Mordal, Astrid Nordstad, Sakarias Fredriksen Tranvåg, Aleksander Nohr, Bernt Ola Volungholen, Petteri Lehikoinen, and Simen Bredesen star in “Wonderful Bernstein!” Karen Kamensek conducts. Performance Dates: August 20-26, 2022 Wagner’s “Parsifal third act” will be conducted by Asher Fisch and will feature Yngve Søberg, Franz-Josef Selig, and Daniel Brenna. Performance Dates: {…}

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English National Opera 2021-22: The Cunning Little Vixen

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Photo: © CLIVE BARDA/ArenaPAL Opening night was delayed due to a storm – very on brand for Leoš Janáček, though perhaps more apt for “Kat’a Kabanova” – so nature very much had the upper hand when this new production of “The Cunning Little Vixen” opened at the London Coliseum on Sunday. Director Jamie Manton has previously made an impact with {…}

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English National Opera to Present New Production of ‘The Cunning Little Vixen’

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The English National Opera is set to present a new production Janáček’s “The Cunning Little Vixen.” The production, which opens on Feb. 18, will be directed by Jamie Manton, who noted, “I am delighted to be back at the ENO, directing this sensational opera alongside the most exciting collective of talent. This piece couldn’t be more timely, capturing what it {…}

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Teatro dell’Opera di Roma 2021-22 Review: Julius Caesar

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(Photo: Fabrizio Sansoni) In 2005, Vlaamse Opera premiered the first part of the Giorgio Battistelli’s Shakespeare trilogy, “Richard III,” to widespread acclaim. It has since gone on to receive a number of productions across Europe, although it had to wait until 2018 to receive its Italian premiere at Venice’s La Fenice. OperaWire was present for the occasion, and for what {…}

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Teatro dell’Opera di Roma to Open 2021-22 with Historic ‘Julius Cesar’

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(Credit: Fabrizio Sansoni-Teatro dell’Opera di Roma) The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma is set to open its 2021-22 season with the world premiere of “Julius Caesar” by Giorgio Battistelli. The world premiere marks the first time since 1901 that the Teatro Costanzi opens a season with a world premiere. The previous time was for “Le maschere” by Mascagni. For the historic {…}

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National Strike Forces Opéra de Paris to Make Adjustments to ‘Œdipe’ Performance

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The Opéra de Paris has announced a change to its Oct. 5, 2021 performance of “Œdipe.” The company noted that due to the national and interprofessional strike that some of the company’s staff is involved in, the Enescu opera will be shown in a concert performance rather than a fully staged production. As a result of the late notice and {…}

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Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Changes for ‘Œdipe’

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Opéra de Paris has announced two cast changes for its upcoming production of Enesco’s “Œdipe” The company announced that John Tomlinson has withdrawn from the role of Tirésias and will be replaced by Clive Bayley. Meanwhile, Graham Clark will no longer sing the role of Laïos. As a result, Yann Beuron will take over. Ingo Metzmacher will conduct the new {…}

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Opéra National de Paris 2022-23 Review: Peter Grimes

Allan Clayton to Headline Opéra National de Paris’ ‘Peter Grimes’

Angela Brower, Gun-Brit Barkmin, David Kim & Michele Angelini Lead Den Norske Opera’s 2022-23 Season

English National Opera 2021-22: The Cunning Little Vixen

English National Opera to Present New Production of ‘The Cunning Little Vixen’

Teatro dell’Opera di Roma 2021-22 Review: Julius Caesar

Teatro dell’Opera di Roma to Open 2021-22 with Historic ‘Julius Cesar’

National Strike Forces Opéra de Paris to Make Adjustments to ‘Œdipe’ Performance

Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Changes for ‘Œdipe’