Jonas Kaufmann, Anja Harteros, Brian Jagde & Charles Castronovo Lead Bayerische Staatsoper’s 2022-23 Season

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced its 2022-23 season featuring 10 new productions. Premieres Benedict Andrews directs Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” with Vladimir Jurowski conducting a cast that includes Louise Alder, Avery Amereau, Konstantin Krimmel, Sebastian Kohlhepp, Sandrine Piau, and Christian Gerhaher. Performance Dates: Oct. 26, 2022-July 17, 2023 Wagner’s “Lohengrin” will be conducted by François-Xavier Roth and directed by film director {…}

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Freddie De Tommaso, Alice Coote, Lise Davidsen, Anthony Roth Costanzo & Angel Blue Lead BBC Prom’s 2022 Season

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The BBC Proms has announced its 2022 season. Here is a look at the vocal highlights of the festival. Sakari Oramo conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in Verdi’s Requiem on the First Night of the 2022 BBC Proms. Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, Jennifer Johnston, Freddie De Tommaso, and Kihwan Sim are the soloists. Performance Date: July 15, 2022 David Bates and La {…}

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Opera Columbus’ Cooper-Bing Competition Unveils Finalists

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Opera Columbus’ annual Cooper-Bing Competition has revealed its five finalists who will compete for the $10,000 first prize at the Southern Theater on May 15, 2022. This year’s finalists include tenor Aaron Crouch, baritone Alex DeSocio, mezzo-soprano Sophie Michaux, soprano Nicole Woodward, and tenor Wooyoung Yoon. “I have always admired Opera Columbus’ dedication to providing emerging vocalists with an opportunity {…}

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Joyce DiDonato, Angela Gheorghiu, Nadine Sierra, Pretty Yende & Renée Fleming Lead Philharmonie de Paris’ 2022-23 Season

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The Philharmonie de Paris has announced its 2022-23 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances of the season. Matthias Pintscher conducts Olga Neuwirth’s “The Outcast” with a cast that includes Susanne Elmark, Otto Katzameier, Andrew Watts, Georgette Dee, Johan Leysen, Steve Karier, Johannes Bamberger, and Peter Brathwaite. Performance Date: Sept. 26, 2022 Matthias Goerne and Leif Ove Andsnes {…}

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Portland Opera to Celebrate Music Director George Manahan with ‘The George & Friends Concert’

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On May 13, 2022, Portland Opera will present a special, one-night-only event in celebration of Maestro George Manahan’s tenure as their Music Director. Titled, “The George & Friends Concert,” the PO Chorus and Orchestra will be joined by guest artists and friends of the longtime director, performing arias and ensemble pieces from works such as “Carmen,” “Tannhauser,” “Lakme,” “Candide,” “Sweeney {…}

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Adam Smith, Danielle de Niese, John Relyea & Sean Panikkar Lead English National Opera’s 2022-23 Season

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The English National Opera has announced its 2022-23 season featuring eight productions and seven operas. Leo Hussain conducts Puccini’s “Tosca” in a new production by Christof Loy. The cast will include Sinéad Campbell-Wallace, Adam Smith, and Noel Bouley. Performance Dates: Sept. 30–Nov. 4 2022 Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Yeomen of the Guard” will include Anthony Gregory, Neal Davies, Alexandra Oomens, Heather {…}

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New York OperaFest Announces 2022 Slate

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New York OperaFest has announced its 2022 edition which will kick off on April 15 and runs for two months and will be headlined by numerous companies. Kicking things off, the New York Opera Alliance will present its customary opening ceremony and awards concert. Jimmy Van Bramer and Mark Campbell will be the special honorees for the 2022 edition. Performance {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Sondra Radvanovsky, Benjamin Bernheim & Anja Harteros Lead Opernhaus Zürich’s 2022-23 Season

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The Opernhaus Zürich has announced its 2022-23 season with 12 new productions and numerous revivals. Premieres Eric Cutler, Christof Fischesser, Tomasz Konieczny, Katie van Kooten, Patricia Bardon, and Camilla Nylund star in Wagner’s “Die Walküre.” The new production by Andreas Homoki will be conducted by Gianandrea Noseda. Performance Dates: Sept. 18-Oct. 29, 2022 Offenbach’s “Barkouf” will see Jérémie Rhorer conduct the {…}

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Angel Blue, Sasha Cooke, Isabel Leonard & Nahuel di Pierro Highlight Houston Grand Opera’s 2022-23 Season

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The Houston Grand Opera has announced its 2022–23 season featuring operatic productions. Here is a look. Verdi’s “La Traviata” opens the season with Angel Blue and Cecilia Violetta López sharing the title role. They are joined by Bryan Hymel, Ricardo Garcia, Andrei Kymach, and Anthony Clark Evans. Matthew Aucoin conducts the production by Arin Arbus. Performance Dates: Oct. 21-Nov. 8, 2022 Dame Ethel Smyth’s {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Anja Harteros, Brian Jagde & Charles Castronovo Lead Bayerische Staatsoper’s 2022-23 Season

Freddie De Tommaso, Alice Coote, Lise Davidsen, Anthony Roth Costanzo & Angel Blue Lead BBC Prom’s 2022 Season

Opera Columbus’ Cooper-Bing Competition Unveils Finalists

Joyce DiDonato, Angela Gheorghiu, Nadine Sierra, Pretty Yende & Renée Fleming Lead Philharmonie de Paris’ 2022-23 Season

Portland Opera to Celebrate Music Director George Manahan with ‘The George & Friends Concert’

Adam Smith, Danielle de Niese, John Relyea & Sean Panikkar Lead English National Opera’s 2022-23 Season

New York OperaFest Announces 2022 Slate

Jonas Kaufmann, Sondra Radvanovsky, Benjamin Bernheim & Anja Harteros Lead Opernhaus Zürich’s 2022-23 Season

Angel Blue, Sasha Cooke, Isabel Leonard & Nahuel di Pierro Highlight Houston Grand Opera’s 2022-23 Season