https://operawire.com/interview-steven-lebries-star-on-the-rise/
The calendar year of 2018 is only half-way done, but for Steven LaBrie, it has been quite the ride. A survey of his year has included a plethora of major achievements. He debuted a new album, stepped into new roles for the first time, shared the stage with major stars, and debuted at new theaters as well. And he still {…}
https://operawire.com/anna-netrebko-to-be-honored-by-metropolitan-opera-guild/
The Metropolitan Opera Guild will honor Anna Netrebko at its 84th Annual Guild Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018. The president of the guild Richard J. Miller said, “The Guild is proud to honor the artistry and accomplishments of Anna Netrebko. Anna is an authentic 21st-century superstar whose generous spirit, passion for life and amazing talent have thrilled audiences everywhere. Anna is more {…}
https://operawire.com/the-metropolitan-opera-announces-final-nine-for-the-mets-national-council-auditions/
The Metropolitan Opera has announced the nine finalists of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2018 National Council Auditions. The selected finalists were chosen by a panel of experts from the classical music industry and will compete on the Met stage on Sunday, April 29 at 3 p.m. The winners will receive individual cash prizes of $15,000 and the prestigious title of National Council {…}
https://operawire.com/stephanie-blythe-patricia-racette-anthony-roth-costanzo-headline-opera-philadelphias-2018-19-season/
Opera Philadelphia has announced its 2018-19 season. The season will see the company continue to shape the future of opera. The 2018-2019 season will kick off on September 20-30 with the festival’s second edition, O18, comprising five operatic happenings – two world premieres, two new productions, and a three-part cabaret event – at multiple venues across the city. The season will {…}
https://operawire.com/nadine-sierra-thomas-hampson-michael-fabiano-among-ravinia-festivals-2018-lineup/
Going into its 114th year, the Ravinia Festival brings together artists from all over the world to perform in the longest-running music festival in America. Here are some of the highlights of Ravinia Festival’s 2018 season: Soprano Jeanine De Bique: BGH Classics Series The program will include selections from Mozart, Strauss, and Wolf. De Bique will also perform a number {…}
https://operawire.com/artist-of-the-week-ailyn-perez-makes-her-operatic-staged-debut-at-the-lyric-opera-of-chicago/
For the past years, Ailyn Pérez has quickly risen to stardom, creating memorable performances all around the world and at the greatest theaters. This past year, she broke out at the Metropolitan Opera in memorable performances of Massenet’s “Thaïs” and most recently in Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro.” OperaWire noted that Perez’s voice “must be heard.” This week, Pérez returns {…}
https://operawire.com/q-a-jake-heggie-on-his-new-work-great-scott-his-continued-relationship-with-joyce-didonato/
Jake Heggie is considered one of the greatest modern composers of our time. His work has been widely performed throughout with “Dead Man Walking” becoming one of the most popular modern operas around. His “Moby Dick” has also garnered quite a following and has also been performing throughout the United States. In 2015 after the success of “Moby Dick” at {…}
https://operawire.com/cd-dvd-releases-week-of-january-15-joyce-didonato-franco-fagioli-daniela-dessi-among-new-releases/
This week sees the release of a world premiere recording, a second solo recital, and an opera featuring a legendary singer. Great Scott Erato releases the world premiere recording of Jake Heggie’s 2015 opera “Great Scott.” The recording, which was made at the Dallas Opera stars Joyce DiDonato in the leading role, Ailyn Pérez, Frederica Von Stade, Nathan Gunn, and {…}
https://operawire.com/metropolitan-opera-2017-18-preview-susan-graham-the-major-merry-widow-interpreters-of-the-met/
On Thursday Dec. 14, 2017, Franz Lehár’s “The Merry Widow” makes a return to the Metropolitan Opera. To this date, the company has given just 40 performances of the operetta, its first ever coming as recently as Feb. 17, 2000. This season, Susan Graham will take up the mantle of the title role, making her the foremost interpreter of the {…}
