Ainhoa Arteta, Sabina Puertolas & Ismael Jordi Lead Teatro Villamarta Jerez’s 2023-24 Season

(Credit: Sergio Parma) Spain’s Teatro Villamarta Jerez has announced its 2023-24 season. Ismael Jordi will give a recital in honor of Luis Mariano. Ruben Fernandez Aguirre accomapnies. Performance Date: Oct. 12, 2023 Ainhoa Arteta and Maria Terremoto lead “Que Suenen Con Alegria!” alongside conductor Francisco Lopez. Performance Date: Dec. 8, 2023 Jose Miguel Roman leads the Christmas Concert which includes {…}

May 29, 2023

Ainhoa Arteta, Ismael Jordi & Carlos Álvarez Lead Teatro Cervantes’ 2023-24 Season

The Teatro Cervantes in Malaga has announced its 2023-24 season featuring four operatic performances. Vives’ “Doña Francisquita“ will star María José Moreno, Mónica Redondo, Milagros Martín, Lucía Millán, Ismael Jordi, Santos Ariño, Jesús Álvarez, and Antonio Torres. Francisco López directs and José María Moreno conducts. Performance Dates: Sept. 29 & Oct. 1, 2023 Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro“ will star Pablo {…}

Jul 23, 2022

Ainhoa Arteta Cancels ‘Hadrian’ in Spain

The Teatro Real de Madrid has announced a cast change for its production of Rufus Wainwright’s “Hadrian.” The company noted that Ainhoa Arteta will no longer sing the role of Plotina and will be replaced by Alexandra Urquiola. The news comes days after the soprano posted a video on Instagram studying the score of the opera and noting that it {…}

Jul 6, 2022

Ainhoa Arteta & Rocio Perez Lead Teatro Villamarta’s 2022-23 Season

Spain’s Teatro Villamarta de Jerez has announced its 2022-23 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances of the season. The season opens with “La Tabernera del Puerto” by Sorozabel in a production by the Universidad de Cádiz. Juan Manuel Perez Madueno conducts the production by Miguel Cubero. Performance Date: Oct. 1, 2022 Ruth Rosique and Juan Carlos Garbayo {…}

Jun 24, 2022

Ainhoa Arteta to Headline Teatro Villamarta de Jerez’s ‘Dialogues des Carmélites’

The Centro Lírico del Sur and the Teatro Cervantes de Málaga are set to present “Dialogues des Carmelites” at the Teatro Villamarta de Jerez starting on June 24, 2022. There will be an additional performance on June 26, 2022. The production is set to star Ainhoa Arteta, Ángeles Blancas, Nicola Beller Carbone, Rodrigo Esteves, David Alegret, María Luisa Corbacho, Nuria García-Arrés. Beatriz {…}

May 26, 2022

Ainhoa Arteta, Ramon Vargas, Ismael Jordi & Saioa Hernández Lead Teatro de la Zarzuela’s 2022-23 Season

The Teatro de la Zarzuela has announced its 2022-23 season. Zarzuela The season opens with “La Celestina” by Felip Pedrell. The concert version will star Ketevan Kemoklidze, Miren Urbieta Vega, Andeka Gorrotxategi, Juan Jesus Rodriguez, Simon Orfila, and Sofia Esparza. Guillermo García Calvo conducts. Performance Dates: Sept. 9 & 11, 2022 Barbieri’s “Pan y toros” will be conducted by Guillermo García {…}

Mar 18, 2022

Ainhoa Arteta Cancels Concert with Euskadiko Orkestra

Ainhoa Arteta has canceled her participation with the Euskadiko Orkestra on March 23, 2022, for Brahms’ Requiem. In a statement, the soprano said, “It is very difficult for me to cancel my return to the stage in my country, something that I was anticipating for months and which I was preparing with the greatest illusion and energy. I have been {…}

Mar 12, 2022

Thomas Hampson Leads Teatro Real’s ‘Hadrian’ Cast

The Teatro Real has announced the cast for Rufus Wainwright’s “Hadrian.” The work, which will be presented on July 27, will be conducted by Scott Dunn and showcase visuals by Robert Mapplethorpe. The cast will be led by Thomas Hampson, who sang the world premiere of the opera at the Canadian Opera Company in the title role, Ainhoa Arteta as {…}

Feb 2, 2022

Ainhoa Arteta Returns to the Stage in February

(Credit: Sergio Parma) Ainhoa Arteta is set to return to the stage on Feb. 27, 2022. The soprano will sing a recital at the Teatro de la Zarzuela after having a number of medical issues over the past months that forced her to cancel several productions. The soprano will be joined by Mexican tenor Ramón Vargas and pianist Javier Carmena. {…}

Dec 5, 2021

Anna Netrebko, Javier Camarena, Roberto Alagna & Nadine Sierra Lead Teatro Colon’s 2022 Season

The Teatro Colon de Buenos Aires has announced its 2022 season featuring opera, concerts, and great performers. Opera The season opens with Puccini’s “La Bohème” with Verónica Cangemi, Alexandra Grigoras, Saimir Pirgu, Behzod Davronov, Giuliana Gianfaldoni, María Belén Rivarola, Alfonso Mujica, Armando Noguera, Fernando Radó, Lucas Debevec Mayer, Juan Font, Felipe Carelli, Sergio Spina, and Iván Maier. Alain Guingal conducts the {…}

Nov 12, 2021

Bilbao Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘La Voix Humaine’ & ‘Eine Florentinische Tragödie’

The Bilbao Opera has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of “La voix humaine” and “Eine florentinische tragödie.” The company noted that Nicola Beller Carbone will sing the roles of Elle in “La voix humaine” and Bianca in Zemlinsky’s work. Carbone replaces Ainhoa Arteta who is recovering from a medical condition that she had back in August. Arteta {…}