https://operawire.com/17-anticipated-new-opera-productions-to-see-in-2017/
This year is coming to a close and after having looked back at some of the milestones certain stars made this year, it is time to look at 2017. There is so much to look forward to as many of the greatest stars will take on new roles while other will reprise signature roles in new productions with star-studded casts. {…}
https://operawire.com/13-reccommended-opera-cd-and-dvds-that-will-make-great-holiday-gifts/
Are you finished with your holiday shopping? Are you stuck and have no ideas on what to buy? OperaWire has compiled a list of some of the best new releases from 2016 that will make for a great gift. CDS Anna Netrebko’s New Recordings Two of the best recordings this year are from Anna Netrebko. Her new Verismo album features some of {…}
https://operawire.com/ailyn-perez-to-make-her-lyric-opera-of-chicago-debut-at-placido-domingo-gala/
Ailyn Perez will maker her Lyric Opera of Chicago debut on March 9 in a special one night gala celebrating Placido Domingo. The soprano will join Domingo in Act two of Verdi’s “La Traviata,” a role she has been acclaimed for all over the world. In the second part of the gala Perez will join Domingo for popular arias and {…}
https://operawire.com/best-of-2016-11-singers-who-defied-possibilities-and-created-the-most-memorable-moments-of-2016/
Every year has a share of rising and breakout stars as well as opera singers who solidify or take their careers in new directions. Others make important debuts or create roles that audiences would have never expected and conquer. This is what makes a performer stick in an audience’s mind for the whole year. For this year OperaWire has put {…}
https://operawire.com/mozart-225-the-complete-edition-tops-1-25-million-in-sales-worldwide/
Mozart was a huge hit throughout his short career and his great success has continued in 2016 in the form of 1.25 million international CD sales of Deutsche Grammophon’s “Mozart 225: The Complete Edition” in a whopping five weeks since its release. The boxset, made up of 200-CD’s and encompassing every single work ever created by the composer, was released {…}
https://operawire.com/stage-celebrates-world-opera-day-with-new-android-app/
In celebration of World Opera Day, Deutsche Grammophon has announced that its streaming service STAGE+ is now available for Android users. On World Opera Day (Oct. 25), subscribers are invited to engage with “STAGE+ celebrates World Opera Day.” On this day, streaming events offered free of charge include Pretty Yende and Nadine Sierra in Concert from the Philharmonie de Paris, {…}
https://operawire.com/schmidt-vocal-arts-announces-2025-26-programming/
Schmidt Vocal Arts has announced its full schedule for 2025-26. The organization, led by Executive Director Linda McAlister, is committed to supporting and creating opportunities for early-career classical singers. This season’s schedule includes online offerings, master classes, webinars, and a Q&A session about its competitions for high school and undergraduate singers. Attendance at is open to all, but registration is {…}
https://operawire.com/santa-fe-pro-musica-announes-2025-26-season/
Santa Fe Pro Musica presents its 2025-26 season. This article only features vocal events. Gabriel Kahane performs music by Dvořák in the opening concert. Performance Date: October 5, 2025 Soprano Sherezade Panthaki headlines “A Baroque Christmas.” Performance Date: December 20, 2025 Soprano Sherezade Panthaki joins the Santa Fe Pro Musica Orchestra in a concert featuring Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons.” Performance Date: {…}
https://operawire.com/london-symphony-orchestra-announces-tour-with-pappano-noseda-rattle/
The London Symphony Orchestra announces its 2025-26 tour. This article only features vocal works. Tenor Ian Bostridge performs in “Britten, Vaughan Williams & Elgar.” Sir Antonio Pappano conducts. Performance Date: August 13, 2025 (Edinburgh International Festival) Soprano Natalya Romaniw and baritone Will Liverman solo in Vaughan Williams’s “A Sea Symphony.” They are joined by the Edinburgh Festival Chorus under the {…}