Ailyn Pérez, Natalya Romaniw, Sonya Yoncheva, Michael Spyres & Lucas Meachem Lead Staatsoper Hamburg’s 2023-24 Season

The Staatsoper Hamburg has announced its 2023-24 season. Opera Kent Nagano conducts Frank Castorf’s production of Mussorgsky’s “Boris Godunov.” The opera will star Alexander Tsymbalyuk, Kady Evanyshyn, Olivia Boen, Renate Spingler, Matthias Klink, Alexey Bogdanchikov, Vitalij Kowaljow, Oleksiy Palchykov, and Ryan Speedo Green. Performance Dates: Sept. 16-Oct. 7, 2023 Catherine Foster and Ewa Płonka sing the title role of Puccini’s {…}

Dec 21, 2022

Aida Garifullina Cancels Staatsoper Berlin ‘Bohème’ Performances

(© Decca / Simon Fowler) Soprano Aida Garifullina has announced that she is canceling her next two appearances at the Staatsoper Berlin on Dec. 27 and 29. The soprano took to social media to make the announcement, noting “My dear friends….This is my absolute favorite time of the year, even though it is a period where we are exposed to {…}

Jun 25, 2022

Aida Garifullina Cancels ‘Turandot’ Performance Due to Virus

Soprano Aida Garifullina has canceled the performance of “Turandot” at the Staatsoper Berlin on June 25, 2022. The Russian diva, who has been singing the role of Liù, took to social media to state that “I’m so sorry! Unfortunately, I had to cancel my performance tonight due to a virus and soar throat. I am extremely sad!!! I can’t even {…}

Apr 5, 2022

Rolando Villazón, René Pape, Sonya Yoncheva & Michael Volle Lead Berlin State Opera’s 2022-23 Season

The Berlin State Opera has announced its 2022-23 season featuring a new Ring Cycle. The Ring Cycle Daniel Barenboim conducts a new production of Wagner’s epic The Ring Cycle by Dmitri Tcherniakov. Wagner’s “Das Rheingold” is set to star Michael Volle, Lauri Vasar, Siyabonga Maqungo, Rolando Villazón, Claudia Mahnke, Anett Fritsch, Anna Kissjudit, Johannes Martin Kränzle, Stephan Rügamer, Mika Kares, {…}

Mar 21, 2022

Aida Garifullina Out of Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Le Nozze di Figaro

(Credit: © Decca / Simon Fowler) The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The company announced that Aida Garifullina will no longer sing the role of Susanna. As a result, Ying Fang will sing the role. The news come a day after Garifullina performed “La Traviata” at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, a theater {…}

Mar 11, 2022

Aida Garifullina to Sing at Bolshoi Theatre

(Credit: © Decca / Simon Fowler) Aida Garifullina is set to perform at the Bolshoi Theatre in a production of “La Traviata.” The soprano is set to replace Irina Lungu in the role of Violetta in “La Traviata” on March 18 and 20. In a statement, via Instagram, the soprano said, “And now I’m glad to be home and perform {…}

Sep 7, 2021

Aida Garifullina, Maixm Mironov, Carlos Álvarez & Chen Reiss Lead Teatro alla Scala’s Fall Season

The Teatro alla Scala is set to open its fall season featuring three Rossini Operas, a work by Cavalli, and a Donizetti opera. Here is a look at the upcoming fall season. The season opens with Rossini’s “L’Italiana in Algeri” conducted by Ottavio Dantone. The cast includes Mirco Palazzi, Giulio Mastrototaro, Maxim Mironov, Antonino Siragusa, Roberto de Candia and Gaëlle Arquez {…}

Aug 10, 2021

Aida Garifullina Cancels ‘La Traviata’ at Arena di Verona

(Credit: © Decca / Simon Fowler) Aida Garifullina has canceled her upcoming performance at the Arena di Verona. The soprano took to social media stating, “My dear friends, this decision was probably the most difficult in the last 10 years but, to my great regret – following a recent surgery and following the advice from the doctor – it has {…}

Jul 4, 2021

Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’

(Credit: Eloise Campbell) The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced that Aida Garifullina will not be performing the role of Susanna in Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” on July 14 & 16, 2021. As a result, soprano Sofia Fomina will take over the role. The soprano has performed at the Royal Opera House, Oper Frankfurt, Paris Opéra, and State Theatre of Saarbrücken. {…}

Mar 7, 2021

Bolshoi Theatre Announces ‘Spring. Love Opera’ Gala

The Bolshoi Theatre has announced the “Spring. Love Opera!” gala. The gala, which will be held on March 9, will be headlined by Plácido Domingo who will bring a number of important opera stars to the Bolshoi for the first time. Domingo will be accompanied by Sonya Yoncheva, Aida Garifullina, Oksana Dyka, Maria Kataeva, Javier Camarena, and Erwin Schrott. The Bolshoi {…}

Jan 8, 2021

Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal Appoints Rafael Payare as New Music Director

(Credit: Henry Fair) Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal has announced the appointment of Venezuelan conductor Rafael Payare its new Music Director. Payare will start his five-year tenure during the 2022-23 season. The Venezuelan conductor will replace the famed conductor Kent Nagano, who has held the position since 2006. Payare graduated from the famous musical education program “El Sistema.” He won the {…}