https://operawire.com/new-amsterdam-opera-to-perform-herodiade/
The New Amsterdam Opera has announced that this Spring it will present Massenet’s “Herodiade.” The company announced via social media that the opera would be presented on May 10 at the Center at West Park and that a cast would be announced at a later point. This is the fourth opera that the company is offering since its inception in 2016. {…}
https://operawire.com/hungarian-state-opera-2018-tour-review-mario-and-the-magician-bluebeards-castle/
As the Hungarian State Opera continues its New York tour at Lincoln Center, the second night saw a double feature of performances from Hungarian composers: “Mario and the Magician” by Janos Vajda, and “Bluebeard’s Castle” by Bela Bartok. What followed was an enthralling showcase of the talents of the company, wherein the artists powerfully brought to life the methods, and {…}
https://operawire.com/cd-dvd-releases-week-of-nov-5/
Three exciting releases are set for this week. The first comes from one of the most exciting divas performing today while the other two come from recent acclaimed performances. One includes the final installment of the Ring Cycle. Here is what we recommend this weekend! Spirito Marina Rebeka releases her third solo album for the newly created label Prima Classic. The {…}
https://operawire.com/wexford-festival-opera-2018-review-la-fanciulla-del-west/
While the music of “La Fanciulla del West” would be difficult to mistake for anyone other than Puccini’s, the actual drama lacks the usual sacrificial or torturous death of the heroine, which characterizes his other famous operas. In fact, it is the woman who his cast in the role of savior, riding in to rescue the man she loves from {…}
https://operawire.com/q-a-joyce-didonato-on-her-work-with-yannick-nezet-seguin-chaussons-music/
The name Joyce DiDonato is synonymous with great music making, diverse repertoire, arts education, and advocacy. The mezzo is also one of the greatest living artists in the world and one of the busiest performers around. As she finishes her first staged production of “Les Troyens” at the Wiener Staatsoper, DiDonato is embarking on a tour with the Philadelphia Orchestra {…}
https://operawire.com/naxos-acquires-opus-arte-from-royal-opera-house/
Naxos has announced its acquisition of the Opus Arte label from the Royal Opera House. The company announced that the acquisition marks a step in the company’s expansion of its audiovisual activities, as video continues to gain importance in the classical music industry. Klaus Heymann, the Founder and Chairman of the Naxos Music Group, said in a press release, “Our group has {…}
https://operawire.com/ailyn-perez-luca-pisaroni-ramon-vargas-among-opera-news-winners/
OPERA NEWS Editor in Chief F. Paul Driscoll has announced the recipients of the 14th Annual OPERA NEWS Awards. This year, the magazine will honor mezzo-soprano Rosalind Elias, stage director and designer Laurent Pelly, soprano Ailyn Pérez, bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni, and tenor Ramón Vargas. In a press statement Driscoll said, “Since the Awards’ inception in 2005, OPERA NEWS looks forward to {…}
https://operawire.com/metropolitan-opera-preview-2018-19-christian-van-horn-to-become-9th-bass-to-interpret-boitos-mefistofele/
On Thursday, Nov. 8, Boito’s “Mefistofele” makes its return to the Metropolitan Opera after an 18-year hiatus. Of the opera’s 67 performances, all but 13 came before 1927, which makes a statement on the opera’s popularity with the company. It has never quite turned into a major staple of the repertoire at large, though it has been growing in popularity {…}
https://operawire.com/artist-of-the-week-christian-van-horn/
It’s a Christian van Horn kind of year. The bass-baritone has already opened a new production of “Faust” at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, headlined opening night at Opera Philadelphia, and won the Richard Tucker Award. He also starred at the Canadian Opera and returns to the Metropolitan Opera for “La Bohème.” But perhaps his biggest assignment will come this week when he sings {…}