Social Media Beat (6/15-22): Sneak Peeks Of An Upcoming ‘Pearl Fishers’ & A Role Debut

https://operawire.com/social-media-beat-615-22-sneak-peeks-of-an-upcoming-pearl-fishers-a-role-debut/

It was a week filled with rehearsals, performances and fun times. Check out what some of today’s top stars shared on social media this week. It’s been quite a week for Anna Netrebko who debut the title role in “Adriana Lecouvreur.” For those who missed it, Netrebko was quick to look for videos of the famous monologue. Спокойной ночи ✌️good {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Teatro Colón Review 2017 – Otello: Colombia’s Foremost Theater Presents Riveting Willy Decker Production

https://operawire.com/teatro-colon-review-2017-otello-colombias-foremost-theater-presents-riveting-willy-decker-production/

While the entire opera world turned its attention toward Jonas Kaufmann’s “Otello” debut at the Royal Opera House, another production of Verdi’s famed masterpiece took to the stage in a hotly anticipated run. The Teatro Colón in Bogotá, Colombia is a small locale when compared to the world’s biggest opera houses, seating a little over 1,000 audience members. With baroque {…}

News

George Gagnidze Will Inaugurate The Arena di Verona 2017 Festival

https://operawire.com/george-gagnidze-will-inaugurate-the-arena-di-verona-2017-festival/

Georgian baritone George Gagnidze will inaugurate the 2017 season of the Arena di Verona. Gagnidze will sing the title role in Verdi’s “Nabucco” on June 23 and 29 and on July 7, 2017 at the Roman amphitheater in a new production by Arnaud Bernard and under the musical direction of Daniel Oren. “I’m delighted to inaugurate the season of a prestigious festival {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Discovering Cultures – Olga Peretyatko Sings Her First French Role, Explores Russia & Returns To Bel Canto

https://operawire.com/discovering-cultures-olga-peretyatko-sings-her-first-french-role-explores-russia-returns-to-bel-canto/

Opera requires a singer to perform in numerous languages. This can be daunting for anyone who does not speak any given tongue or does not have a connection to the corresponding culture. While some singers overcome this challenge by learning as much as is needed for a given piece, others feel that total immersion is the key to success. Case {…}

News

Kent Nagano To Perform Historically Accurate Performances of Wagner’s ‘Ring Cycle’ in 2020-21

https://operawire.com/kent-nagano-to-perform-historically-accurate-performances-of-wagners-ring-cycle-in-2020-21/

Nowadays, performing Wagner’s “Ring Cycle” exactly as the composer intended is looked down upon. In fact, in today’s opera climate, historically accurate performances are far from the norm and somewhat of a lost, if not dead, art. But Kent Nagano doesn’t care and alongside the Concerto Köln, he is looking to exhume that past and give it new life. That {…}

Cardiff Singer of the World, News

What is BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2017 Winner Catriona Morison Doing Next?

https://operawire.com/what-is-bbc-cardiff-singer-of-the-world-2017-winner-catriona-morison-doing-next/

Catriona Morison was a big winner at the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition this weekend. Not only did she come up with a huge underdog victory, but she went through to make some serious history. First off, she didn’t win her round of the Main Prize competition, but wound up in the final as the wild card participant. {…}

News

Romas’ ‘Il Viaggio A Reims’ To Be Broadcast On Rai 5

https://operawire.com/romas-il-viaggio-a-reims-to-be-broadcast-on-rai-5/

On June 22, Rai 5 will broadcast Rossini’s “Il Viaggio A Reims” from the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma. The production by Damiano Micheletto will be transmitted live from the theater and will feature an ensemble of singers including Mariangela Sicilia, Anna Goryachova, Juan Francisco Gatell, Adrian Sâmpetrean, Bruno De Simone, and Merto Sungu. Stefano Montanari will conduct the production. The showcase, which was originally from the {…}

News

Missy Mazzoli’s ‘Breaking the Waves’ Wins Historic Award

https://operawire.com/missy-mazzolis-breaking-the-waves-wins-historic-award/

Missy Mazzoli’s opera “Breaking the Waves” has been a hit over the last year and now it has been recognized by the Music Critics Association of North America with the Best New Opera Award. This is actually the first time the organization awards this very accolade. Mazzoli and librettist Royce Vavrek will both be honored on July 19 at the {…}

News

Everything You Need To Know About The Teatro Regio Di Torino’s 2017-18 Season

https://operawire.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-teatro-regio-di-torinos-2017-18-season/

The Teatro Regio di Torino has announced 2017-018 season showcasing a star-studded lineup. It all begins on Oct. 10, 2017, with Claus Guth’s production of “Tristan Und Isolde.” Peter Seiffert and Stefan Vinke share the role of Tristan with Ricarda Merbeth and Rachel Nicholls sharing Isolde. Gianandrea Noseda conducts all performances. Daniele Abbado’s production “Falstaff” arrives at the company on Nov. 15, 2017. {…}

29329 search results for…

Social Media Beat (6/15-22): Sneak Peeks Of An Upcoming ‘Pearl Fishers’ & A Role Debut

Teatro Colón Review 2017 – Otello: Colombia’s Foremost Theater Presents Riveting Willy Decker Production

George Gagnidze Will Inaugurate The Arena di Verona 2017 Festival

Discovering Cultures – Olga Peretyatko Sings Her First French Role, Explores Russia & Returns To Bel Canto

Kent Nagano To Perform Historically Accurate Performances of Wagner’s ‘Ring Cycle’ in 2020-21

What is BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2017 Winner Catriona Morison Doing Next?

Romas’ ‘Il Viaggio A Reims’ To Be Broadcast On Rai 5

Missy Mazzoli’s ‘Breaking the Waves’ Wins Historic Award

Everything You Need To Know About The Teatro Regio Di Torino’s 2017-18 Season