Metropolitan Opera 2021-22 Review: Le Nozze di Figaro

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(Credit: Ken Howard) On January 8, 2022, the Metropolitan Opera presented the season premiere for Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The matinee performance saw the audience gather for an afternoon of musical comedy. While not a full house, there was a respectable turnout amid concerns over the Omicron variant which has seen closures and cancellations worldwide. As people found their {…}

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Carnegie Hall Postpones Philadelphia Orchestra’s Concert

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The Philadelphia Orchestra has postponed its Jan. 11 performance at Carnegie Hall. The theater noted that due to COVID-related concerns with the orchestra and a large number of singers, the concert will be rescheduled for Feb. 21, 2022. Tickets for the original date will still be honored. The Philadelphia Orchestra was set to be led by Yannick Nézet-Séguin with soloists {…}

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Christian Gerhaher Withdraws from Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced that Christian Gerhaher has canceled his Met debut as the Count in “Le Nozze di Figaro.” According to the Met, the baritone has been canceled due to a non-Covid-related illness. As a result, Adam Plachetka will sing the role of the Count from Jan. 8 through Jan. 28. The baritone previously performed the role at the {…}

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Esa-Pekka Salonen Tests Positive For COVID-19

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(Credit: Houston Symphony official website) Conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen has tested positive for COVID-19. The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra has officially announced that Salonen contracted the virus and will be quarantining per the official rules. The conductor took to Twitter, saying that he feels a bit grumpy, but also happy that the scheduled concerts will take place with a replacement. Accordingly, {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Elīna Garanča, Luca Salsi, Lisette Oropesa, Elena Stikhina, Asmik Grigorian Lead Salzburg Festival’s 2022 Season

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(Credit: Anne Zeuner) The Salzburg Festival has announced its 2022 season, featuring eight operas, concerts, and international opera stars. For the purpose of this article we will focus on the vocal works only. Operas The season opens with Romeo Castellucci’s production of Béla Bartók’s “Bluebeard’s Castle.” The opera stars Mika Kares and Aušrinė Stundytė in the lead roles, alongside soprano {…}

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Yannick Nézet-Séguin Withdraws From ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’ at Metropolitan Opera

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(Credit: Hans van der Woerd) The Metropolitan Opera House has announced that its Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin will not be conducting a run of Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” in January 2022. Per a press release, Nézet-Séguin will be taking a brief, almost four-week sabbatical from all conducting duties commencing Dec. 19, 2021. “This short break will allow time for {…}

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Angel Blue, Juan Diego Flórez, Elīna Garanča & Cecilia Bartoli Lead Lucerne Festival’s 2022 Season

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The Lucerne Festival in Switzerland has announced its 2022 season featuring a diverse program of works. Here is a look at the vocal performances that the Swiss festival will offer this summer. Riccardo Chailly conducts the Lucerne Festival Orchestra with Andrè Schuen. The program includes Mahler’s “Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen” and Symphony No. 1 in D major. Performance Dates: August {…}

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Piotr Beczała, Camilla Nylund, Hanna-Elisabeth Müller & Saimir Pirgu Headline Staatskapelle Dresden’s 2021-22 Season

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(Credits: Johannes Ifkovits / © anna.s. / Hanna-Elisabeth Müller official website / LA Opera official website) The Staatskapelle Dresden has announced its 2021-22 season. For the purposes of this article we will focus only on vocal performances. Baritone Matthias Goerne presents works by Richard Wagner alongside conductor Manfred Honeck and the Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester. Performance date: Aug. 31, 2021 Soprano {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’

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(Credit: Eloise Campbell) The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced that Aida Garifullina will not be performing the role of Susanna in Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” on July 14 & 16, 2021. As a result, soprano Sofia Fomina will take over the role. The soprano has performed at the Royal Opera House, Oper Frankfurt, Paris Opéra, and State Theatre of Saarbrücken. {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2021-22 Review: Le Nozze di Figaro

Carnegie Hall Postpones Philadelphia Orchestra’s Concert

Christian Gerhaher Withdraws from Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’

Esa-Pekka Salonen Tests Positive For COVID-19

Jonas Kaufmann, Elīna Garanča, Luca Salsi, Lisette Oropesa, Elena Stikhina, Asmik Grigorian Lead Salzburg Festival’s 2022 Season

Yannick Nézet-Séguin Withdraws From ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’ at Metropolitan Opera

Angel Blue, Juan Diego Flórez, Elīna Garanča & Cecilia Bartoli Lead Lucerne Festival’s 2022 Season

Piotr Beczała, Camilla Nylund, Hanna-Elisabeth Müller & Saimir Pirgu Headline Staatskapelle Dresden’s 2021-22 Season

Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’