Editor’s Note: This piece has been edited as statements have come out regarding the situation. Following accusations of sexual harassment, numerous opera personalities have come in defense of Plácido Domingo. In the wake of accusations by nine women, opera stars have taken to Twitter, Instagram, and news outlets to defend their colleague. Among them is Bulgarian superstar soprano Sonya Yoncheva {…}
Anna Netrebko has canceled her Bayreuth Festival debut. The festival announced that due to fatigue, the soprano would not sing the role of Elsa in “Lohengrin.” The soprano, who was set to make her debut on August 14, was ordered three weeks of rest. The cancelation is the second in the past two weeks as Netrebko also withdrew from her {…}
Anna Netrebko is set to perform Puccini’s “Tosca” next summer at the Salzburg Festival. The summer announced via Facebook that she would be returning to the festival in the title role. Netrebko debuted the role of “Tosca” at the Metropolitan Opera during the 2017-18 season with OperaWire calling her interpretation a triumph. The soprano is set to reprise her interpretation {…}
Anna Netrebko has canceled the July 31, 2019 performance of Cilea’s “Adriana Lecouvreur” at the Salzburg Festival. The soprano stated via social media that due to a cold, she would be unable to perform the title role. As a result, Hui He will replace the diva. Hui He is a recognized soprano, who recently made her role debut as Mimi {…}
The weekend is here and there are five star-studded operas that we think you cannot miss. Here is a look at our recommendations. Adriana Lecouvreur – Salzburg Festival, Austria Anna Netrebko brings her signature role in Cilea’s masterpiece to Salzburg for the first time with Anita Rachvelishvili. When the two divas performed the opera at the Metropolitan Opera, OperaWire noted {…}
Anna Netrebko has announced via Twitter that opera fans will soon be able to tune into broadcasts of Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” from Arena di Verona. The broadcasts will take place on Jul. 13 at 6:30 p.m. (via 3sat), Jul 14 at 10:15 p.m. (via ZDF), and Jul 20 at 10:20 p.m. (via France Télévisions). Netrebko stars as Leonora alongside Yusif Eyvazov {…}
The Choregies d’Orange has announced that the gala with Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov has been canceled. The gala, which was scheduled for July 20, was to have been Netrebko’s debut in the French summer opera festival in Avignon. The soprano and tenor were scheduled to be joined by Christopher Maltman and Daniela Barcellona. According to the press release, the festival {…}
This week, two solo albums are released and a big compilation album featuring rare recordings is set for release. Il Bravo Vittorio Prato and Illiria collaborate together for the baritone’s first solo album. The new album is dedicated to the art of the great baritone Antonio Tamburini and includes selections of rare Bel Canto arias from the operas of the beginning {…}
The Teatro alla Scala has announced its 2019-20 season featuring numerous important stars in the opera world. The season is also filled with an incredible amount of rarities and repertoire staples and stars that will make anticipated role debuts or headline numerous production. Here are six stars that are set to make a splash next season at the legendary theater. Saioa {…}
The Teatro alla Scala has announced its 2019-20 season featuring numerous new productions, rare works, and a number of stars. Anna Netrebko opens the Teatro alla Scala in the title role of Puccini’s ‘Tosca” with Luca Salsi in the role of Scarpia. Riccardo Chailly conducts the production by Davide Livermore. Saioa Hernández sings three performances of the title role. Performance {…}
It’s a special weekend filled with great stars and one of the world’s greatest houses celebrating an anniversary. This weekend we have upgraded to seven operas to see so that you all don’t miss some of the great presentations to see this weekend. Die Frau Ohne Schatten & Andrea Chénier – Wiener Staatsoper, Austria The Vienna stage is stacked with {…}