Opera North & Shadwell Opera to World Premiere ‘The Devil’s Den’

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Opera North will partner with Shadwell Opera for the world premiere of Isabella Gellis’ “The Devil’s Den.” The opera will take the stage on Nov. 15, 2025, at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the Howard Assembly Room in Leeds and marks Opera North’s first in a new series of collaborations with innovative UK companies. The cast includes Jennifer France, {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Metropolitan Opera 2025-26 Review: Don Giovanni

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(Photo: Ken Howard / Met Opera) Metropolitan Opera’s season premiere of Ivo van Hove’s production of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” took place on September 24, 2025. Van Hove’s production originally debuted at Ópera National de Paris in 2019 at the Palais Garnier and OperaWire reviewed the performance in detail, specifically highlighting the set design and overall aesthetic. It is also important {…}

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Des Moines Metro Opera Announces Broadcasting Partnership & October 2025 Slate With Iowa PBS & Iowa Public Radio

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Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO) has announced a month-long broadcasting schedule in partnership with Iowa PBS and Iowa Public Radio. The initiative will allow audiences in Iowa and beyond to revisit performances from the company’s 2024 Festival Season, as well as its 2025 production of Janáček’s “The Cunning Little Vixen.” As part of the company’s ongoing partnership with Iowa PBS, {…}

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Cast Change: Metropolitan Opera Announces New Donna Anna

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for “Don Giovanni.” The company said that Kathleen O’Mara will sing the role of Donna Anna on Oct. 20 and 25, replacing Federica Lombardi. O’Mara took to social media to announce the news and said, “Surprise!!! I’m am so excited to share that I will be stepping in to sing Donna Anna {…}

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Report Reveals Unfavorable Working Conditions at Des Moines Metro Opera

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The Des Moines Metro Opera is being accused of excessively long hours. A six-article report by the Des Moines Register reported that the company’s work practices featured long work hours and “grueling conditions.” According to the report, workers had 89.5-hour workweeks and 14-hour days. The company was also reported not give overtime pay to its workers, and staff were forced {…}

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Opera North Appoints New Howard Assembly Room General Manager & Programmer

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(Photo credit: Charlie Swinbourne) Opera North has announced the appointment of a new Howard Assembly Room general manager and lead programmer. Tony Green joins the core team behind Opera North’s Leeds city-centre venue. Green brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles across live music, cultural events and e-commerce. Green will take on the creative programming of the space {…}

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Edinburgh International Festival Announces Record-Breaking 2025 Numbers

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The Edinburgh International Festival has announced the final numbers for the 2025 season. The festival said that the 2025 season saw 111,000 audience members from 91 countries, the most international audience in recent years. The season saw seven premieres, eight UK and Scottish premieres, and two European premieres. Additionally, the festival prioritized affordability and half of all tickets were priced £30 {…}

News, Season Announcement

Canadian Opera Company Announces Free Concert Series

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The Canadian Opera Company releases the details of its 2025 Free Concert Series. This article only features classical vocal events. All performances are held in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre. “Meet the Ensemble Studio” opens the season. Soprano Emma Pennell, mezzo-soprano Ariana Maubach, tenor Angelo Moretti, baritone Ben Wallace, and bass-baritone Nicholas Murphy will introduce themselves by singing one of their {…}

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Ryan Speedo Green, Kyle Ketelsen, Federica Lombardi & Ben Bliss Lead Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Don Giovanni’

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(Credit: Karen Almond) The Metropolitan Opera is set to revive Ivo van Hove’s production of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” The opera will be performed 14 times between Sept. 24 and Nov. 22, 2025 and will showcase Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducting the first cast. Bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green takes on the title role with a cast that includes Federica Lombardi, Ben Bliss, Janai {…}

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Opera North & Shadwell Opera to World Premiere ‘The Devil’s Den’

Metropolitan Opera 2025-26 Review: Don Giovanni

Des Moines Metro Opera Announces Broadcasting Partnership & October 2025 Slate With Iowa PBS & Iowa Public Radio

Cast Change: Metropolitan Opera Announces New Donna Anna

Report Reveals Unfavorable Working Conditions at Des Moines Metro Opera

Opera North Appoints New Howard Assembly Room General Manager & Programmer

Edinburgh International Festival Announces Record-Breaking 2025 Numbers

Canadian Opera Company Announces Free Concert Series

Ryan Speedo Green, Kyle Ketelsen, Federica Lombardi & Ben Bliss Lead Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Don Giovanni’