Wiener Staatsoper Announces New Cast Change for ‘Norma’

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its March 6, 2025 performance of Bellini’s “Norma.” The company said that Dmytro Popov will sing the role of Pollione replacing Juan Diego Flórez, who is ill. This is the second performance that Flórez cancels. He previously canceled the March 3 performance due to viral tracheitis. Popov is a tenor who {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Norma’

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its March 3, 2025 performance of “Norma.” The company said that Freddie De Tommaso will sing the role of Pollione replacing Juan Diego Flórez, who is ill. Flórez took to social media and said, “While warming up this morning, I felt that something wasn’t quite right. I went to see my {…}

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ORF III to Broadcast Wiener Staatsoper’s ‘Norma’ with Federica Lombardi & Juan Diego Flórez

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On March 23, ORF III will broadcast the Wiener Staatsoper’s new production of Bellini’s “Norma.” The new production by Cyril marks the first time in 10 years that the work is presented at the Wiener Staatsoper and the first staged production in almost 45 years. Michele Mariotti conducts an all-star cast led by Federica Lombardi, who makes her role debut {…}

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‘Bad Smell’ Forces Production Switch at Wiener Staatsoper

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Following the revival of the Wiener Staatsoper’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” on Feb. 14, the company was forced to switch Herbert Fritsch’s production to the older Günther Rennert production on Feb. 18, 2025. According to reports, Fritsch’s production had a foul-smelling breakdown and forced audience members to leave the hall. As a result, the Wiener Staatsoper was forced to change {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Il Trovatore’

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its Feb. 11 performance of “Il Trovatore.” The company said that Marina Rebeka will sing the role of Leonora replacing the originally scheduled Maria Agresta. Rebeka has performed the role of Leonora at the Royal Opera House and the Zurich Opera House. She is well known for her Verdi, Puccini, Bellini, {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Die Walküre’

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(Credit: © Matthias Baus) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for “Die Walküre.” The company announced that Simone Schneider will sign the role of Sieglinde, replacing Lise Davidsen who is pregnant and has canceled all performances after March until 2026. Schneider is one of the most sought-after dramatic singers performing at the Berlin State Opera, Hamburg State Opera, {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Der Rosenkavalier’

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(Credit: Official Website) The Wiener Staatsoper has found its replacement for “Der Rosenkavalier.” The company said that Krassimira Stoyanova will sing the Marschallin, replacing Lise Davidsen who is pregnant and has canceled all performances after March until 2026. Stoyanova is known for her Marschallin, having performed it at the Wiener Staatsoper, the Salzburg Festival, and the Teatro alla Scala. Critics {…}

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Juan Diego Flórez & Nadine Sierra Lead Wiener Staatsoper’s Opera Ball

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(Credit: © Gregor Hohenberg) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced the 67th Opera Ball. The event will take place on Feb. 27 and will focus on Johann Strauss. The Opera Ball will feature musical guests such as Juan Diego Flórez, Nadine Sierra, Maria Nazarova, and Daniel Jenz. Cornelius Meister will conduct the Viena State Opera Orchestra. The program will include such {…}

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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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Wiener Staatsoper Announces New Cast Change for ‘Norma’

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