Following questions about a possible live stream for the upcoming production of “Tristan und Isolde” starring Jonas Kaufmann and Anja Harteros, the Bayerische Staatsoper has responded via social explaining why there is no planned to broadcast the showcase online. In a statement, the company said, “Due to the occasion, a few thoughts on ‘Tristan und Isolde’ for anyone who has {…}
(Credit: Johannes Ifkovits) Polish bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny will replace Sir Bryn Terfel in the title role of Wagner‘s “Der Fliegende Holländer” at the Bayerische Staatsoper’s Opera Festival on July 7, 2021. No immediate reason was given for the cancellation. However, current arrivals from United Kingdom to Germany have been banned except for the German nationals and residents due to the {…}
Pavol Breslik has been appointed Bavarian Kammersänger. Following a preformance of “Die Entführung aus dem Serail” at the Bayerische Staatsoper, the tenor received the honor from the company’s director Nikolaus Bachler. Breslik made his Bayerische Staatsoper debut in 2006 in a production of “Die Zauberflote” and has since performed 180 times at the theater in productions of “Lucrezia Borgia,” “La Traviata,” {…}
(Credit: Hilbert Artists Management official website) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced that mezzo-soprano Daniela Sindram will take over the role of Octavian for performances of Strauss‘ “Der Rosenkavalier” on June 13, 16 & 20, 2021. Sindram will join a cast that includes Albert Pesendorfer as Baron Ochs, Louise Alder as Sophie, and Marlis Petersen as Die Feldmarschallin. The cast is rounded {…}
(In collaboration with Dejan Vukosavljevic) The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced its 2021-22 season featuring new productions and revivals as well as concerts. Here is a look at the new season. Premieres Shostakovich’s “The Nose” will get a new production by Kirill Serebrennikow. Vladimir Jurowski conducts the cast that includes Boris Pinkhasovich, Sergei Leiferkus, Gennady Bezzubenkov, Andrey Popov, Sergey Skorokhodov, Anton Rositskiy, {…}
(Credit: Bayerische Staatsoper official website) The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced the cancellation of the performances of Puccini‘s “Turandot” and Wagner‘s “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” that were scheduled for July 12, 15, and July 29, 2021, respectively. The two operas were slated to be performed as part of the Münchner Opernfestspiele. The opera house also announced that the production of Verdi’s {…}
(Credits: Dario Acosta / Deutsche Oper Berlin official website) The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced that the mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili has canceled her participation in concert performances “Best of Don Carlo” in the role of Eboli. As a result, Judit Kutasi will perform the role. Kutasi will join the cast that includes Yosep Kang as Don Carlo, Davide Luciano as {…}
(Credit: Catherine Ashmore) The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its June 16 performance of “La Traviata.” The company announced that Plácido Domingo will sing the role of Giorgio Germont replacing George Petean. Domingo will join a cast that includes Ailyn Pérez in the title role and Liparit Avetisyan as Alfredo. Keri-Lynn Wilson conducts the production. Domingo is {…}
Naxos UK has announced that it will now be distributing recordings from the Bayerische Staatsoper. This news follows the Bayerische Staatsoper’s recent revelation that it would be launching its own record label, BSOrec. Per a press release, all global physical and digital distribution of the recording label will be operated by NAXOS Music Group. BSOrec’s first recording will be Kirill {…}
The International Opera Awards have announced its 2021 winners with Teatro Real, Robert Carsen, Lise Davidsen and Javier Camarena taking top awards. The Teatro Real took home the top award for Opera Company of the year. The company was one of the few companies in the world to continue performing throughout the pandemic and produced the historical production of “La {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced that it will reopen on May 13. The theater announced that COVID-19 incidence levels are low enough to reopen and as a result, audiences will be able to experience the first act of “Die Walkure” live. The concert, which will also be streamed on the company’s streaming platform, will star Jonas Kaufmann, Lise Davidsen, and {…}