(Photos: © Marcus Lieberenz / Bettina Stöß) The plot of “Lohengrin” is drawn from medieval German literature, a tale of chivalric values set in tenth-century Northern Germany. In this production, the stage during the prelude presents the aftermath of a battle, with corpses scattered across the scene and a comet—possibly Halley’s, which passed in 913 AD—brightening the night sky. Director {…}
(Photo Credit: Bettina Stöß / Photo courtesy of Deutsche Oper Berlin) Voices that move your heart and acting that moves your heart – this is Opera. With a tux in Vienna or a smart-casual look in Covent Garden. Champagne or water. Sustained attention or simply laying back and enjoying the night. Pleasing surprises and unbelievable disappointments. From the Met to {…}
(Credit: Deutsche Oper Berlin official website) The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced the replacement of Mongolian baritone Amartuvshin Enkhbat in the role of Scarpia for a concert performance of Puccini’s “Tosca” on Oct. 23, 2020. Baritone Noel Bouley will perform in his stead. Bouley will join a cast that includes Fabio Sartori in the role of Mario Cavaradossi, and Malin {…}
(Credit: Deutsche Oper Berlin official website) The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced that Mongolian baritone Amartuvshin Enkhbat will sing the role of Scarpia in the concert performance of Puccini’s “Tosca” on Oct. 23, 2020. Enkhbat will replace Roman Burdenko. Enkhbat is currently performing the role of Amonasro in a series of concert performances of Verdi’s “Aida” at the Teatro alla {…}
(Credits: Michael Cooper / ©Neda Navaee / Ray Burmiston/Decca Classics / Kristen Hoebermann / Clémentine Margaine official website / Algirdas Bakas) Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced its November and December 2020 schedule, which will spotlight a number of international opera stars. Here is the full slate. Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” will feature Philippe Talbot, Noel Bouley, Aigul Akhmetshina, Thomas {…}
(Credit: Daniil Rabovsky) Russian soprano Elena Stikhina has canceled the concert “The Best of Aida” at the Deutsche Oper Berlin,. As a result, Swedish soprano Christina Nilsson will perform in her stead. Nilsson recently took home the third prize at the Operalia competition and first prize at the Renata Tebaldi Vocal Competition. She has performed the role of Elsa von {…}
(Credits: Peter Knutson / Vicor Santiago / Andrey Uspensky) The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced changes to its October 2020 schedule. The performances of Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” slated for October 2, 2020; “Così fan tutte” scheduled for October 20 & 25, 2020; Verdi’s “La Traviata” scheduled for Oct. 10, 2020; Bizet’s “Carmen” slated for Oct. 16, 21 & 24, 2020; {…}
(Credit: Opus 3 Artists) Conductor John Fiore will replace the General Music Director of the Deutsche Oper Berlin Donald C. Runnicles for the opening night of Wagner’s “Parsifal” on May 17, per the official statement on the company’s website. Fiore will lead the cast that includes Klaus Florian Vogt, Sir Simon Keenlyside, Tanja Ariane Baumgartner, Günther Groissböck, Andrew Harris, Derek {…}