Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Cast Changes for ‘The Queen of Spades’

https://operawire.com/gran-teatre-del-liceu-announces-cast-changes-for-the-queen-of-spades/

The Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, Spain has announced cast changes for its production of “The Queen of “Spades.” The company revealed that due to scheduling issues for soprano Serena Sáenz, Mercedes Gancedo will now join the production as Prilepa. Additionally, tenor Martin Muehle has been forced to cancel his participation as Hermann due to health reasons. As a {…}

News

Gran Teatre del Liceu Ordered to Reduce Seating Capacity

https://operawire.com/gran-teatre-del-liceu-ordered-to-reduce-seating-capacity/

(Credit: Gran Teatre del Liceu official website) The Catalan regional government has introduced a series of restrictive measures aimed at curbing the latest spread of COVID-19. The Catalan authorities were forced to ask for a Catalan High Court approval for the new measures. A nighttime curfew between 12 a. m. and 6 a. m. has been introduced in all municipalities {…}

News

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

https://operawire.com/opera-national-de-paris-gran-teatre-del-liceu-postpone-historic-joint-project-until-2022-23-season/

(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 {…}

News

Christopher Maltman, Markus Brück, Benjamin Bernheim, Saimir Pirgu, Olga Peretyatko & Rinat Shaham Lead ‘Rigoletto’ at Gran Teatre del Liceu

https://operawire.com/christopher-maltman-markus-bruck-benjamin-bernheim-saimir-pirgu-olga-peretyatko-rinat-shaham-lead-rigoletto-at-gran-teatre-del-liceu/

(Credit: Antoni Bofill) The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced the upcoming performances of Verdi’s “Rigoletto.” The opera will star Benjamin Bernheim, Saimir Pirgu and Josep Bros in the role of Duca di Mantua; Olga Peretyatko and Aigul Khismatullina as Gilda; Grigory Shkarupa and Liang Li in the role of Sparafucile; Rinat Shaham and Nino Surguladze as Maddalena; and Christopher {…}

News

Gran Teatre del Liceu Postpones Gustavo Dudamel’s Concert Due to COVID-19

https://operawire.com/gran-teatre-del-liceu-postpones-gustavo-dudamels-concert-due-to-covid-19/

The Gran Teatre del Liceu canceled its Nov. 21 concert with Gustavo Dudamel due to COVID-19. The company announced that the L’Opéra National de Paris, which was set to perform in Barcelona, was forced to cancel the concert due to a positive case of COVID-19 within the orchestra. As a result, the the Liceu is looking to reschedule the transmission {…}

News

Gran Teatre del Liceu Changes ‘Die Zauberflote’ Production Due to Technical Difficulties

https://operawire.com/gran-teatre-del-liceu-changes-die-zauberflote-production-due-to-technical-difficulties/

The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a production change to its upcoming “Die Zauberflöte.” In a press release, Liceu noted that due to the difficulty of the production and a limited schedule with the technical team and soloists, the company has been obliged to change the production. As a result, the opera house will present a revival of Sir {…}

News

Gran Teatre del Liceu Re-Elects President

https://operawire.com/gran-teatre-del-liceu-reelects-president/

(Credit: A. Bofill) The foundation of the Gran Teatre del Liceu has re-elected Salvador Alemany as its president for five more years. Following his reelection, Alemany thanked all the institutions for the confidence he has been given and noted that he will work for culture and for the country so that the Liceu will continue to better itself in the {…}

News

Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Conductor Change

https://operawire.com/gran-teatre-del-liceu-announces-conductor-change/

The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a conductor change for its upcoming production of Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte.” The company noted that Gustavo Dudamel will not conduct the performances on June 27 and July 1 due to scheduling conflicts. As a result, his assistant conductor Paolo Bortolameolli will conduct the two performances making his Liceu debut. Bortolameolli is the Musical {…}

News

Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Two Cast Changes for ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’

https://operawire.com/gran-teatre-del-liceu-announces-two-cast-changes-for-ariadne-auf-naxos/

The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced cast changes for its upcoming production of Strauss’ “Ariadne auf Naxos.” The company announced that due to an injury, Iréne Theorin has canceled her participation in the title role. As a result, soprano Miina-Liisa Varela will sing the role of Primadonna (Ariadne). Additionally, Brandon Jovanovich has been forced to cancel his participation in {…}

725 search results for…

Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Cast Changes for ‘The Queen of Spades’

Gran Teatre del Liceu Ordered to Reduce Seating Capacity

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

Christopher Maltman, Markus Brück, Benjamin Bernheim, Saimir Pirgu, Olga Peretyatko & Rinat Shaham Lead ‘Rigoletto’ at Gran Teatre del Liceu

Gran Teatre del Liceu Postpones Gustavo Dudamel’s Concert Due to COVID-19

Gran Teatre del Liceu Changes ‘Die Zauberflote’ Production Due to Technical Difficulties

Gran Teatre del Liceu Re-Elects President

Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Conductor Change

Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Two Cast Changes for ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’