(Credit: Alain Hanel) Medici.TV is set to stream Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut” on April 27 from the Opera de Monte-Carlo. The new production was directed by Guy Montavon and stars Anna Netrebko in the title role. The soprano is joined by Claudio Sgura as Lescaut, Yusif Eyvazov as Des Grieux, Alessandro Spina as Geronte di Ravoir, and Luís Gomes as Edmond. Pinchas Steinberg conducts. The {…}
(Credit: Tim Osipov) The Opéra de Monte-Carlo has released a statement regarding Anna Netrebko’s stage debut on April 22, 2022. The company’s spokesperson Christiane Ribeiro told the New York Times, “Anna Netrebko made a statement two weeks ago regarding the war and her relationship with Putin. She has taken a clear position against the war in Ukraine. As a consequence, she {…}
Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov’s concert in Lucerne on June 5, 2022, has been postponed. The KKL Luzern stage noted, “The Anna Netrebko & Yusif Eyvazov concert is postponed due to current events. All tickets purchased remain valid. We will announce the new date in due course. We hope for your understanding of the situation, which is beyond the organizer’s {…}
The Arena di Verona has announced the casting for its 2022 season. The season will open with Bizet’s “Carmen” starring Elina Garanča, Clémentine Margaine, J’Nai Bridges, and Yulia Matochkina in the title role. The cast will also include Karen Gardeazabal, Gilda Fiume, Maria Teresa Leva, Lavinia Bini, Brian Jagde, Vittorio Grigòlo, Roberto Alagna, Luca Micheletti, Gëzim Myshketa, and Claudio Sgura. Performance Dates: June 17-August 27, 2022 Liudmyla Monastyrska, {…}
(Credit: Tim Osipov) Chairman of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin has called out Anna Netrebko for condemning the war in Ukraine. The Russian politician said in a statement on Friday, April 1, that all state employees who criticized Russia should leave their leadership positions. “The leader said that those who “have betrayed the state, must leave the leadership positions in {…}
Following Anna Netrebko’s statement in which she distanced herself from Vladimir Putin, Metropolitan Opera General Manager Peter Gelb has commented that he is not ready to bring the soprano back. Peter Gelb told the New York Times, “We’re not prepared to change our position. If Anna demonstrates that she has truly and completely disassociated herself from Putin over the long term, {…}
Anna Netrebko has released a new statement asserting her opposition to the war in Ukraine and affirming she has never been aligned with Putin. In a statement the soprano said, “I expressly condemn the war on Ukraine and my thoughts are with the victims of this war and their families. My position is clear. I am not a member of {…}
Ópera de París has announced its 2022-23 season featuring numerous new productions and international stars. Gustavo Dudamel and Paolo Bortolameolli lead a revival of Puccini’s “Tosca” with Saioa Hernández, Elena Stikhina, Joseph Calleja, Brian Jagde, Bryn Terfel, Gerald Finley, and Roman Burdenko. Performance Dates: Sept. 3-Nov. 26, 2022 Dmitry Korchak, Vito Priante, Carlo Lepore, Gaëlle Arquez, and Luca Pisaroni star in Rossini’s “La Cenerentola” with Diego Matheuz conducting. Performance Dates: Sept. {…}
Anna Netrebko and Yusif Euvazov have postponed their concert at the Wiener Konzerthaus. The concert’s organizer said, “DEAG Classics AG, in coordination with the artists and the Wiener Konzerthausgesellschaft, announces that the concert by Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov has been postponed to September 6, 2023, out of regard for the current situation.” The concert was originally scheduled for July {…}
Les Grandes Voix / Les Grandes Solistes has announced its May 2022 slate. Patricia Petibon will perform alongside pianist Andrea Marcon in a concert of opera arias by Rameau, Händel, and Mozart. Performance Date: May 15, 2022 Tenor Michael Spyres will join forces with Opera Fuoco under David Stern for music by Mozart, Spontini, Donizetti, Verdi, Léhar, Offenbach, and Rossini. {…}
(Credit: Tim Osipov) The Berlin State Opera has announced that Anna Netrebko has withdrawn from a new production of “Turandot.” The company said, “Anna Netrebko has withdrawn her participation in the new production of ‘Turandot’ in June 2022. This is the result after the Staatsoper Unter den Linden asked the artist to distance herself from the war that the Russian {…}
