Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Sonya Yoncheva, Diana Damrau, Elīna Garanča, Asmik Grigorian, Nicole Car, Nicholas Brownlee, Michael Spyres, Nadine Sierra, & Simon Keenlyside Lead Bayerische Staatsoper’s 2026-27 Season

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 {…}

Jun 19, 2025

Mezzo.TV to Broadcast ‘Maria Stuarda’ from Salzburg Festival with Lisette Oropesa

Mezzo.TV is set to present Donizetti’s “Maria Stuarda” on August 1, 2025. The opera, which will be performed in a production by Ulrich Rasche, will be conducted by Antonello Manacorda. Lisette Oropesa will sing the title role alongside Kate Lindsey, who will portray Elisabetta, and Bekhzod Davronov as Roberto, Conte di Leicester. The cast will be rounded out by Aleksei Kulagin as {…}

Feb 20, 2025

Russell Thomas, Iestyn Davies, Kseniia Proshina, Quinn Kelsey & Karen Cargill Lead Canadian Opera Company’s 2025-26 Season

The Canadian Opera Company has announced its 2025-26 season. The company opens its new season with Gounod’s “Romeo et Juliette” starring Bekhzod Davronov and Kseniia Proshina. The cast also includes Robert Pomakov, Gordon Bintner, Korin-Thomas Smith, Owen McCausland, Alex Halliday, and Alex Hetherington. Yves Abel conducts Amy Lane’s production. Performance Dates: Sept. 27-Oct. 18, 2025 Robert Carsen’s production of Gluck’s {…}

Feb 5, 2025

Bekhzod Davronov & Sylvia D’Eramo Lead Dallas Opera’s ‘La Bohème’

The Dallas Opera is set to present “La Bohème” from Feb. 28 to March 9, 2025. The opera will be performed at the Winspear Opera House and will star Bekhzod Davronov as Rodolfo, Sylvia D’Eramo as Mimì, Takaoki Onishi as Marcello, and soprano Emily Pogorelc as Musetta. They will be joined by Efraín Solís, William Guanbo Su, and Julien Robbins. TDO’s {…}

Sep 27, 2024

Yaritza Véliz & Javier Camarena Lead Dallas Opera’s ‘La Traviata’

(Credit: Curtis Brown Photography) The Dallas Opera is set to open its 2024-25 season with Verdi’s “La Traviata.” The opera will be performed five times from Oct. 18 through Oct. 27 with the Oct. 26 performance live streamed. The opera will star Chilean soprano Yaritza Véliz as Violetta, and Mexican tenor Javier Camarena as Alfredo. Mexican baritone Alfredo Daza will sing the role {…}

May 21, 2024

The Dallas Opera Announces Cast Change for 2024-25 ‘La Traviata’

The Dallas Opera has announced a cast change for its 2024-25 production of Verdi’s “La Traviata.” The company noted that tenor Xabier Anduaga, who was scheduled to make his TDO debut in the role of Alfredo Germont, has withdrawn from these appearances due to family reasons. Replacing Anduaga in the role of Alfredo Germont, in their TDO debuts, are Javier Camarena, {…}

May 11, 2024

David Portillo, Michael Chioldi, Claudia Boyle & Soraya Mafi Lead Irish National Opera’s 2024-25 Season

The Irish National Opera has announced its 2024-25 season. The company will open with a double bill featuring “Mary Motorhead” and “Trade.” Naomi Louisa O’Connell, Oisin O’Dalaigh, and John Molloy star in the production. Elaine Kelly conducts and Tom Creed directs. Performance Date: August 8–Oct. 23, 2024 Paula Murrihy and David Portillo lead Berlioz’s “Béatrice and Bénédict,” alongside Anna Devin, {…}

Apr 3, 2024

‘La Rondine’ to Be Presented in Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD Series

(Credit: Karen Almond / Met Opera) The Metropolitan Opera is set to present Puccini’s “La Rondine” in Live in HD. The opera will be transmitted live on April 20, at 12:55 p.m. ET and will star soprano Angel Blue as Magda and tenor Jonathan Tetelman as Ruggero. They will be joined by soprano Emily Pogorelc and tenor Bekhzod Davronov as well as {…}

Mar 27, 2024

Metropolitan Opera 2023-24 Review: La Rondine

It’s been 10 years since Puccini’s “La Rondine” has been performed at the Metropolitan Opera. The work is a light Puccini opera that is sometimes compared to an operetta and has been performed a total of 34 times at the famed house. In the past, it has often been brought to the company at the behest of a Diva who {…}

Mar 22, 2024

Jonathan Tetelman & Angel Blue Highlight Metropolitan Opera’s ‘La Rondine’

(Credit: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera) The Metropolitan Opera is set to present Puccini’s “La Rondine” for eight performances. The opera, which opens on March 26 will star Angel Blue and Jonathan Tetelman in his Met debut They will be joined by Emily Pogorelc and Bekhzod Davronov as Lisette and Prunier and Maestro Speranza Scappucci will conduct. The opera will be presented for {…}

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