ORF III to Broadcast Wiener Staatsoper’s ‘Iolanta’ with Sonya Yoncheva

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On April 6, 2025, Tchaikovsky’s “Iolanta” will be broadcast live on ORF III from teh Wiener Staatsoper. The new production, which will also be streamed on the company’s website, is directed by Evgeny Titov. Sonya Yoncheva stars in the title role after singing it at the Metropolitan Opera and Paris Opera alongside Ivo Stanchev, Boris Pinkhasovich, and Dmytro Popov. The production will {…}

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Q & A: Boris Pinkhasovich on Tchaikovsky’s ‘Iolanta,’ ‘The Queen of Spades’ & Two House Debuts

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(Credit: Courtesy of TACT International) Boris Pinkhasovich is one of today’s rising baritones. Born in Saint Petersburg to a family of musicians, he studied at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory of Music and in 2011 became an ensemble member at the Mikhailovsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg. His career eventually went international after major debuts at the Royal Opera House, Paris Opera, {…}

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Cristina Jones to Headline Pacific Opera Project’s ‘Iolanta’

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Pacific Opera Project is set to present the Los Angeles staged premiere of Tchaikovsky’s “Iolanta” starting on March 20, 2022. The opera will star blind soprano Cristina Jones in the opera, which tells the story of a princess who is unaware that she is blind. Jones has performed throughout the United States, England, and Scotland. Other cast members include Ben {…}

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Asmik Grigorian Replaces Sonya Yoncheva in Berliner Philharmoniker’s ‘Iolanta’

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(Credit: Algirdas Bakas) The Berliner Philharmoniker has announced that soprano Sonya Yoncheva has canceled her participation in the title role in Tchaikovsky’s “Iolanta” for concert performances of the opera on Jan. 12, 14 & 15, 2022 due to flu. As a result, soprano Asmik Grigorian will take over the role, making her Berliner Philharmoniker house debut. Grigorian joins a cast {…}

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Russian Opera Workshop Announces ‘Iolanta’ Cast

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The Russian Opera Workshop has announced its casting for its upcoming production of Tchaikovsky’s “Iolanta.” The title role of Iolanta is set to be shared by Gillian Watson, Samantha Long, and Marianne Nobre, while the role of Vaudemont will be portrayed by Martin Luther Clark. King René will be sung by Ben Wager and Eric Delagrange, while Robert will be portrayed {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Opera National De Paris 2018-19 Review: Iolanta

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A few facts you need to know before reading this review: Russian opera is something extremely different. Such operas are just perfect for diversifying a repertoire of any European or American opera house. The main reason you might not like Russian opera is an incorrect performance. You need to be a Russian native to understand if it sounds correct. You {…}

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Russian Opera Workshop To Feature ‘Iolanta,’ ‘The Maid of Orleans’

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The Russian Opera Workshop has announced that it will present two works by Tchaikovsky for this summer’s edition. The company will showcase “Iolanta” on June 25, 26, and 27 followed by “The Maid of Orleans” on July 30, 31, and August 1. The company previously presented ”The Maid of Orleans” in 2014; “Iolanta” got showcases in 2011 and 2015. Meanwhile, {…}

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Alexander Tsymbalyuk Cancels ‘Iolanta’ In Paris

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The Opéra National de Paris has announced a cast change for its upcoming revival of Tchaikovsky’s “Iolanta.” The company announced that due to a road accident, Alexander Tsymbalyuk has been forced to withdraw from the production. As a result, the role of King René will be interpreted by Krzysztof Baczyk. This is the latest cast change for this upcoming revival. Last {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Metropolitan Opera 2018-19 Review: Iolanta & Bluebeard’s Castle

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This review was written by David & Francisco Salazar for the performance on Jan. 24, 2019. With the double bill of “Iolanta” and “Bluebeard’s Castle,” director Mariusz Trelinski sought to explore how the search for vision could lead to growth but inversely lead to darker truths and self-destruction. When his production returned to the Met Opera on Thursday, Jan. 24, {…}

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ORF III to Broadcast Wiener Staatsoper’s ‘Iolanta’ with Sonya Yoncheva

Q & A: Boris Pinkhasovich on Tchaikovsky’s ‘Iolanta,’ ‘The Queen of Spades’ & Two House Debuts

Cristina Jones to Headline Pacific Opera Project’s ‘Iolanta’

Asmik Grigorian Replaces Sonya Yoncheva in Berliner Philharmoniker’s ‘Iolanta’

Russian Opera Workshop Announces ‘Iolanta’ Cast

Opera National De Paris 2018-19 Review: Iolanta

Russian Opera Workshop To Feature ‘Iolanta,’ ‘The Maid of Orleans’

Alexander Tsymbalyuk Cancels ‘Iolanta’ In Paris

Metropolitan Opera 2018-19 Review: Iolanta & Bluebeard’s Castle