Top 7 Opera To See This Weekend (1/26-28): Anna Netrebko, Elina Garanca & Juan Diego Florez Showcase Their Star Power

This weekend sees the return of three major superstars in the opera world to the stage. Anna Netrebko, Juan Diego Flórez, and Olga Peretyatko sing major roles while Leipzig will host a Puccini festival. Puccini Weekend – Oper-Leipzig, Germany “Tosca,” “Turandot,” and “Madama Butterfly” will play over one weekend with superstar casts. First, up will be “Tosca” starring Gastón Rivero and {…}

Jan 25, 2018

Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko & Renée Fleming Headline Star-Studded Carnegie Hall 2018-19 Season

Carnegie Hall announced its 2018-19 season featuring some of the world’s greatest singers and musicians. To stick with opera, we will only be highlighting the singers who will be featured in the season. Orchestras Mezzo-soprano Lucile Richardot will be featured with the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique under the direction of Sir John Eliot Gardiner in an all-Berlioz program. The program will feature {…}

Jan 2, 2018

Yusif Eyvazov Confirms ‘La Forza Del Destino’

Yusif Eyvazov as confirmed e will sing “La Forza del Destino.” In an interview with Platea Magazine, the tenor confirmed that the next role he will sing with his wife Anna Netrebko will be “La Forza del Destino.” In the interview Eyvazov also confirmed he will be second cast and Jonas Kaufmann will be the first cast. However, the tenor {…}

Jan 1, 2018

11 Anticipated Productions to See in 2018

With 2018 beginning there is so much to look forward to as many of the greatest stars will take on new roles while others will reprise signature parts in new productions alongside star-studded casts. The following is a look at some of the most anticipated new and revival productions that are all likely to create buzz and conversations around the {…}

Dec 22, 2017

Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (12/22-24): Angela Gheorghiu & Piotr Beczala Headline ‘La Bohème’ In Berlin

It’s the weekend and while many companies will take off for Christmas, a number still have high profile performances that will showcase some of opera’s greatest stars. Take a look! Il Trittico – Bayerische Staatsoper, Germany Kirill Petrenko leads a star-studded cast in Puccini’s three operas. Ermonela Jaho sings her signature Suor Angelica while Eva-Maria Westbroek and Yonghoon Lee star in “Il {…}

Dec 21, 2017

Opera Meets Film: Opera Stars Who Have Been Featured In Recent Films

“Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a section or a film in its entirety, highlighting the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment, given the fact that {…}

Dec 14, 2017

Best of 2017: 11 Singers Who Made 2017 A Year To Remember!

It’s that time of year. That time where we look just before we look forward. We look back to remember all the good times of the year so that we can take stock of what we hope for in the new one. Every year in the opera world has its share of rising and breakout stars as well as opera {…}

Dec 8, 2017

Top 5 Opera To See This Weekend (12/8-10): Anna Netrebko, Adela Zaharia & Jose Cura Lead Star-Studded Weekend

Another weekend is here and many of the biggest stars are performing in some of the greatest theaters. If you want to know where Anna Netrebko, Sonya Yoncheva, Jonas Kaufmann or Piotr Beczala are performing, here is a look at our top five to see this weekend. “Andrea Chénier”- Teatro Colón, Argentina José Cura continues his run of “Andrea Chénier,” {…}

Dec 7, 2017

How To Watch Opening Night At Teatro Alla Scala

Today is opening night at the Teatro alla Scala and as every year the opera is scheduled to be streamed on the radio, broadcast on television and streamed to cinemas. So how can audiences tune to into the event? Here is how! For Italian audiences RAi 1 will showcase the video recording beginning at 17:45 Italian time while RAI 3 {…}

Dec 6, 2017

Teatro Alla Scala 2017-18 Opening Night- Anna Netrebko’s History at La Scala

On Dec. 7 Anna Netrebko returns to the Teatro alla Scala opening the season for the third time. This time the soprano will make her role debut in Giordano’s “Andrea Chénier” in a production by Mario Martone. It will also mark her third role debut of the year following successful first time showcases in the title role of “Aida” at Salzburg {…}

Dec 1, 2017

Social Media Beat (11/24-30): The Divas Appear At La Scala, World Cup 2018 Drawing & More!

It was a big week for some of opera’s greatest divas. Here is what they shared with the world on their social media accounts. Anna Netrebko had some things to share about her new “Andrea Chénier.” Генеральные репетиции идут полным ходом… rehearsals are on full speed. @teatroallascala A post shared by @anna_netrebko_yusi_tiago on Dec 1, 2017 at 12:39am PST Hibla {…}

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