The Bayerische Staatsoper is set to present a new production of Donizetti’s “La Fille du Régiment.” The new production will be directed by Damiano Michieletto, who is returning to the Bayerische Staatsoper after his acclaimed “Aida.” The show centers on the search for one’s own identity and Michieletto explains, “The story moves between two levels – nature and the city. Nature {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced cast changes for its productions of “Turandot” and “Macbeth.” The company noted that Saioa Hernandez will take over the title role, replacing Sondra Radvanovsky. Meanwhile, Radvanovsky has withdrawn from the role of Lady Macbeth and Anastasia Bartoli will sing it making her company debut in her stead. Hernandez recently performed the title role of “Turandot” {…}
With 2024-25 just a month away, OperaWire is breaking down 10 opera productions that are must-sees for all opera lovers from around the world for the fall season. Aindamar – Metropolitan Opera (Oct. 15 – Nov. 9, 2024) For the second year in a row (and the first time in its history that this happens), the Metropolitan Opera will present {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has named baritone Gerald Finley Kammersänger. He was honored on July 20, 2024, following a performance of “Parsifal.” In a statement the company said, “We are proud and happy that Gerald Finley has been closely associated with the Bayerische Staatsoper for many years. Since his house debut in 2011 at the Munich Opera Festival with the title {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The company said that Diana Damrau will be stepping into the role of La Contessa di Almaviva on July 14 and 17, 2024. The soprano has performed the role at the Teatro alla Scala and is known for her many Mozart roles including the {…}
On July 27, 2024 the Bayerische Staatsoper is set to stream Puccini’s “Tosca.” The company will showcase the masterpiece on its Staatsoper.tv streaming platform and the work will star Eleonora Buratto in the title role, Jonas Kaufmann as Cavaradossi, and Ludovic Tézier as Scarpia. Andrea Battistoni will conduct the new production by Kornél Mundruczó. When the production opened earlier this {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced the extension of its Intendant and General Generalmusikdirektor. The company noted that Bayerische Staatsoper’s Generalmusikdirektor Vladimir Jurowski will extend his contract until 2028 with an option to renew for a further year and Intendant Serge Dorny will renew his contract until 2031. In a statement, Dorny said, “I would like to thank Minister of State Blume {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a conductor change for two performances of “La Cenerentola.” Antonello Allemandi will conduct the opera on June 14 and 19, taking over for Ivor Bolton who has withdrawn from the production. He leads a cast that stars Lawrence Brownlee, Isabel Leonard, Nikolay Borchev, and Roberto Tagliavini, among others. Antonio Fogliani is still set to conduct {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of Puccini’s “Tosca” on June 3, 2024. The company said that Luca Salsi will sing the role of Scarpia replacing Ludovic Tézier. Salsi recently performed the role at the Teatro Regio di Parma and has performed Scarpia at the Teatro alla Scala, Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Salzburg Festspiele, Teatro Real {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its performance of Verdi’s “Aida” on April 25, 2024. The company said that Ekaterina Semenchuk will sing the role of Amneris replacing Eve-Maud Hubeaux who is ill. Semenchuk is known for her interpretation of Verdi’s heroine having performed the role at the Salzburg Festival, Teatro Real, San Francisco Opera, and Mariinsky {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a cast change for Liegti’s “Le Grande Macabre.” The company noted that Sam Carl will sing the role of Astradamors replacing the previously announced Brindley Sherratt. Carl is currently rehearsing a new production of “Il trittico” at the Dutch National Opera. This summer he is set to perform in the Glyndebourne Festival’s production of “Giulio Cesare. {…}