Gran Teatre del Liceu to Stream Lise Davidsen’s First ‘Tristan und Isolde’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu is set to stream “Tristan und Isolde” on Feb. 15, 2026. The company announced that the production, which was recorded during the company’s run, will be presented on Liceu OPERA+. Lise Davidsen and Clay Hilley lead the cast which also includes Tomasz Konieczny, Roger Padullés, Ekaterina Gubanova, Albert Casals, and Milan Perišić. Bárbara Lluch directed {…}

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Ausrine Stundyte Joins MWA Management

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(Credit: Petra Baratova) Lithuanian soprano Ausrine Stundyte has joined MWA Management. Stundyte is known for being one of the most compelling singing actresses in her generation. Among her most recent memorable performances include “Elektra” at the Salzburg Festival, Emilia Marty in the first ever production of “The Makropulos Case” at the Royal Ballet&Opera and Katerina Izmailova in “Lady Macbeth of {…}

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Lise Davidsen & Michael Spyres Lead Metropolitan Opera’s New ‘Tristan und Isolde’

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The Metropolitan Opera is set to premiere a new production of Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” The new production will be directed by Yuval Sharon in his company-debut and will star Lise Davidsen in her long-anticipated company role debut as Isolde. She will be joined by tenor Michael Spyres stars as Tristan, mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova as Brangäne, bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny as {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu 2025-26 Review: Tristan und Isolde

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Barcelona’s venerable Teatro Liceu hasn’t experienced this level of anticipation in a decade. It may be surprising that Wagner would stimulate such activity in a Mediterranean city, but the city of Gaudí is the most Wagnerian of Spanish locales and it’s long had a connection to the composer’s works. But that aside, the likely reason for the excessive buzz was {…}

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Teatro dell’Opera di Roma 2025 Review: Lohengrin

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(Photo: Fabrizio Sansoni) Rome’s Teatro dell’Opera opened its season with “Lohengrin,” last heard at the Teatro Costanzi a half century ago, in 1975. Once Wagner’s most popular opera in this country, it fell out of favor with the new dogma of presenting operas in their original language. Between 1933 and 1966, it was performed on average every other season. Then {…}

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Rai 5 to Broadcast ‘Lohengrin’ from Teatro dell’opera di Roma

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(Credit: Fabrizio Sansoni) On Nov. 27, Rai 5 will present the opening night of the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma’s 2025-2026 season. The season will open with Wagner’s “Lohengrin,” which returns to the Rome stage after a 50-year absence. The work will be transmitted on Rai Cultura and Rai 5 and will be conducted by Music Director Michele Mariotti and directed {…}

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Anna Netrebko to Sing Verdi’s ‘Requiem’ in Budapest

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(Credit: Vladimir Shirokov) Müpa Budapest has announced that Verdi’s “Requiem” will be performed with Anna Netrebko making her role debut. The soprano will return to the hall where she first debuted in 2016 and will be joined by Michelangelo Mazza, conducting the Hungarian State Opera Orchestra and Hungarian Radio Choir. Netrebko will be joined by mezzo Agnieszka Rehlis, tenor Matthew {…}

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Cast Change: Aleksandra Kuzak Joins Opéra de Monte Carlo’s ‘Aida’ Cast

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(Credit: Gregor Hohenberg) The Opéra de Monte Carlo has announced a cast change for its production of ‘Aida.” The company said that “We are delighted to welcome Aleksandra Kurzak who, following her triumph at the Opéra Bastille, will perform the role of Aida from 16 to 22 November 2025. Due to personal reasons, Anna Pirozzi will be unable to take {…}

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Paris Opera Play Announces 2025-26 Streaming Slate

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The streaming platform, Paris Opera Play, unveils its season for 2025-26. This article only features classical vocal performances. All performances are broadcast live and available for replay for 30 days after airing. Verdi’s “Aida” stars Saioa Hernández in the title role. She is joined by Piotr Beczała, Ève-Maud Hubeaux, Roman Burdenko, Alexander Köpeczi, Krzysztof Bączyk, Manase Latu, and Margarita Polonskaya. {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu to Stream Lise Davidsen’s First ‘Tristan und Isolde’

Ausrine Stundyte Joins MWA Management

Lise Davidsen & Michael Spyres Lead Metropolitan Opera’s New ‘Tristan und Isolde’

Gran Teatre del Liceu 2025-26 Review: Tristan und Isolde

Teatro dell’Opera di Roma 2025 Review: Lohengrin

Rai 5 to Broadcast ‘Lohengrin’ from Teatro dell’opera di Roma

Anna Netrebko to Sing Verdi’s ‘Requiem’ in Budapest

Cast Change: Aleksandra Kuzak Joins Opéra de Monte Carlo’s ‘Aida’ Cast

Paris Opera Play Announces 2025-26 Streaming Slate