(Credit: Chieh Hsuan Liu) The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées has announced a cast change for its production of “Robinson Crusoé.”  The company said that “Due to personal reasons, Lawrence Brownlee will not be able to play the title role. Tenor Sahy Ratia accepted the challenge.” Ratia has performed at the Berlin Staatsoper, at the Elbphilharmonie, at the Opera-Comique, and the Champs-Élysées Theater. {…}

Festival Napa Valley unveiled its 2025 summer season. Here are the vocal performances on offer. There will be an art song recital featuring Alexandra Armantrading, Lester Lynch, and Kevin Korth. The program includes works by Strauss, Mahler, Bach, Tosti, Barber, and Verdi. Performance Dates: July 11, 2025 Joyce DiDonato headlines the Uytengsu Family Opening Night. The concert also features violinist Tessa {…}