Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’

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(Credit: sergio roma) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its Jan. 12 performance of “Cavalleria Rusticana.” The company said that Luciano Ganci will sing the role of Turiddu replacing Jonathan Tetelman. Tetelman took to social media and said, “It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I must withdraw from the first performance of ‘Cavalleria {…}

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Juan Diego Flórez & Federica Lombardi Headline Wiener Staatsoper’s New ‘Norma’

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The Wiener Staatsoper is set to present a new production of Bellini’s “Norma.” Michele Mariotti is set to conduct a new production by French stage director Cyril Teste. In a statement, Mariotti noted, “‘Norma’ is a triumph of emotions and torments described by the fierce classicism of the music. In my view, there are two moments that make it an {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Conductor Change for ‘Die Zauberflöte’

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change change for its production of “Die Zauberflöte.” The company said, “Franz Welser-Möst has been forced to cancel his conducting duties for the new production of ‘Die Zauberflöte’ at the Vienna State Opera for health reasons. After successful immunotherapy, he suffered unexpected side effects that make his participation impossible.” As a result, Bertrand {…}

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Anna Netrebko Cancels ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ at Wiener Staatsoper

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Anna Netrebko has canceled her role debut in “Ariadne auf Naxos” at the Wiener Staatsoper. The soprano released a statement noting, “I am regrettably obliged to withdraw from my January performances in ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ at the Wiener Staatsoper, which would have marked my role debut. Ill health this month compromised the preparation time required before starting rehearsals just after {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Opens New Theater the NEST

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(Credit: © Martina Berger) On Dec. 7, The Wiener Staatsoper opened a new theater, The NEST, especially designed and created for young audiences and families. The new theater will offer a full program in December and opened with a children’s opera premiere. The NEST will also offer 100 events on stage in the first season and will be a place {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper to Stream ‘Die Fledermaus’ with Hanna-Elisabeth Müller

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The Wiener Staatsoper will celebrate New Year with “Die Fledermaus” on Dec. 31, 2024. The operetta will be streamed on the company’s platform and will feature Otto Schenk’s legendary staging. The Dec. 31 presentation has become an annual tradition with the company sometimes bringing special guests. This year Bertrand de Billy conducts a cast that includes Georg Nigl, Hanna-Elisabeth Müller, {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper to Stream ‘Ariadne Auf Naxos’ Featuring Lise Davidsen & Michael Spyres

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(Credit: Olga Rubio Dalmau) On Jan. 28, 2025, the Wiener Staatsoper will stream Strauss’ “Ariadne Auf Naxos.” The production by Sven-Eric Bechtolf will be conducted by Cornelius Meister and will showcase Lise Davidsen in the title role of Ariadne, one of her signature roles. She will be joined by Kate Lindsey, Bernhard Schir, Adrian Eröd, Michael Spyres, Sara Blanch, and {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Don Pasquale’

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(Photo by: Kartal Karagedik) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its Nov. 18, 2024 performance of “Don Pasquale.” The company said that Levy Sekgapane will sing the role of Ernesto in “Don Pasquale” replacing Edgardo Rocha. It will be the second performance Sekgapane takes over for Rocha following the performance on Nov. 16, 2024. Sekgapane is well known {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Macbeth’

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(Credit: Wiener Staatsoper) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of “Macbeth.” The company said that Anastasia Bartoli and Liudmyla Monastyrska the role of Lady Macbeth replacing the originally scheduled Ekaterina Semenchuk. Bartoli will sing the role on Oct. 12. and 15 while Monastyrska will sing it on Oct. 17 and 21. Bartoli is known for her {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’

Juan Diego Flórez & Federica Lombardi Headline Wiener Staatsoper’s New ‘Norma’

Wiener Staatsoper Announces Conductor Change for ‘Die Zauberflöte’

Anna Netrebko Cancels ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ at Wiener Staatsoper

Wiener Staatsoper Opens New Theater the NEST

Wiener Staatsoper to Stream ‘Die Fledermaus’ with Hanna-Elisabeth Müller

Wiener Staatsoper to Stream ‘Ariadne Auf Naxos’ Featuring Lise Davidsen & Michael Spyres

Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Don Pasquale’

Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Macbeth’