The Bayerische Staatsoper has lost another cast member for its production of “Der Fliegende Holländer.” The company announced that Patrick Lange will take over at the podium replacing the originally scheduled Mikko Franck. This is the third cast change for the production following the withdrawal of Gerald Finley and Asmik Grigorian. Lange has been the Music Director of the Hessisches {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced its 2025-26 season. Premieres Maurizio Benini conducts Verdi’s “Rigoletto” in a new production by Barbara Wysocka. Bekhzod Davronov, Igor Golovatenko, Ludovic Tézier, Serena Sáenz, Nadine Sierra, Riccardo Fassi, and Elmina Hasan star. Performance Dates: March 7-24, 2026 & July 28 & 31, 2026 Lotte de Beer directs a new production of Gounod’s “Faust” with Jonathan {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a new cast change for its production of “Der Fliegende Holländer.” The company announced that Nicholas Brownlee will sing the title role, replacing the originally announced Gerald Finley. Brownlee has performed the role at the Santa Fe Opera, Palau de les Arts, and Oper Frankfurt. He has performed at the Metropolitan Opera, Bayerische Staatsoper, Dutch {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of “Der Fliegende Holländer.” The company said that Camilla Nylund will sing the role of Senta replacing Asmik Grigorian.” This is the latest cancelation for Grigorian who recently canceled her performances with the Cleveland Orchestra due to personal reasons. Nylund is known for her Wagner and Strauss interpretations. This {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of “Der Rosenkavalier.” The company said that Diana Damrau will sing the role of the Marschallin on March 23 and Jacquelyn Wagner on March 26 and 29, 2025 replacing the originally announced Marlis Petersen. Damrau recently made her role debut in the opera at the Berlin State Opera while {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of Verdi’s “Un Ballo in Maschera.” The company said, “In the performances of ‘Un ballo in maschera’ on January 26th and 29th and on February 1st, 5th and 8th, 2025, Ludovic Tézier will take on the role of Renato instead of Igor Golovatenko.” The news comes a few days {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced several cast changes for its Jan. 4 of “Die Zauberflöte.” The company said that Louise Alder will sing the role of Pamina taking over for Ying Fang. Meanwhile, Alina Wunderlin will sing the role of the Queen of the Night taking over for Jessica Pratt. This season Alder performs at the Bayerische Staatsoper in a {…}
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 {…}