(© Geoffroy Schied) Serge Dorny is one of the most powerful men in opera. Beginning his career as a dramaturge under Gerard Mortier at Théâtre de la Monnaie in Brussels, he would eventually become Artistic Director of several major institutions before climbing to some of the most prestigious positions in the industry. He led as General Director of Opéra National {…}
Anna Netrebko is set to return to the Bayerische Staatsoper during the 2026-27 season after being let go in 2022 at the start of the war in Ukraine. Regarding the soprano’s return General Director Serge Dorny said, “Vladimir Jurowski and I have clearly sided with Ukraine. This position is non-negotiable. In 2022, we decided to suspend Ms. Netrebko’s performances. Since {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced its 2026-27 season. Premiere Productions The first production of the season will be Wagner’s “Siegfried” with Benjamin Bruns, Matthias Klink, Nicholas Brownlee, Georg Nigl, Timo Riihonen, Wiebke Lehmkuhl, Simone Schneider, and Miina-Liisa Värelä. Vladimir Jurowski conducts the production by Tobias Kratzer. Performance Dates: Oct. 29, 2026-July 29, 2027 Nadine Sierra and Lisette Oropesa alternate as {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced two cast changes for “La Bohème” on Dec. 26, 2025. The company said that Galina Cheplakova will replace Sonya Yoncheva, who was originally scheduled. Meanwhile Davide Giusti will sing the role of Rodolfo, replacing Long Long. Cheplakova performed the Dec. 23 performance, also replacing Yoncheva. Cheplakova recently made her debut with the company in “La {…}
(Photo by Dario Acosta) The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its Dec. 14 performance of “La Bohème.” The company said that Gabriella Reyes will sing the role of Mimì stepping in for Galina Cheplakova, who is ill. Reyes took to social media and said, “House debut today at Bayerische Staatsoper! I’m stepping in to sing Mimì in {…}
The Ministry of Science and the Arts has announced the Bavarian Art Promotion Prize. Among the winners of this year’s prizes included Bayerische Staatsoper ensemble members and former Opernstudio members, Emily Sierra and Granit Musliu who were awarded the prizes in the performing arts category. Musliu has been a member of the Bayerische Staatsoper ensemble since the season 2023-24 and {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a conductor change for its production of “Die Fledermaus.” The company said, “It is with great regret that we must announce that Zubin Mehta will not be able to conduct ‘Die Fledermaus’ at the Bavarian State Opera, scheduled for December and January, due to personal reasons. This decision was made after careful consideration and in {…}
In the first week of October, Bavarian Resonance – Shanghai Grand Theatre 2025 Opera Festival will bring Shanghai audiences an artistic feast, offering the chance to experience the unique power of German opera up close. From 1–6 October 2025, Bayerische Staatsoper will bring a cast of more than 300 performers to Shanghai for three major events: a staged production of {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced the extension of Vladimir Jurowski’s contract as General Music Director. The company said that Jurowski’s contract will now end at the end of the 2028-29 season. Jurowski has been the music director of the Bayerische Staatsoper since 2021 and has conducted in London, New York, Milan, and Paris. In 2024, he became King Charles III appointed {…}
(Photo: © Monika Rittershaus) “Don Giovanni” is an opera of seductions and escapes, moral wreckage and divine retribution, a shimmering mosaic of comedy, tragedy, farce, and existential dread. Yet “the mother of all operas” is also a uniquely treacherous work—at once alluring and intractable, irresistibly open yet elusive. Music’s sublimity rarely fails to connect with audiences, even in a less-than-stellar {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of “Cavalleria Rusticana” on July 9 and 12, 2025. The company said that Anna Pirozzi will sing the role of Santuzza, replacing the originally scheduled Ksenia Dudnikova. Pirozzi made her debut in Munich in 2016, singing Amelia in “Un ballo in maschera,” and has also performed the title role {…}