(Credit: © BAUS) Canadian director Robert Carsen is one of the most solicited directors in every major opera house nowadays and he proved why in his new production of the famous double bill of “I Paglliacci” and “Cavalleria Rusticana,” which opened the opera season at the Dutch National Opera. It is a production where he plays with theatre-within-theatre concept, making {…}
The Maryland Lyric Opera has unveiled its 2019-20 season which currently features three productions. The company will kick things off with the season with a concert performance of “Il Tabarro” and “Cavalleria Rusticana.” The double bill will feature Mark Delavan, Jill Gardner, Susan Bullock, and Jonathan Burton will headlining in both works. Louis Salemno conducts. Performance Dates: Sept. 14, 15, {…}
Opera Hong Kong is set to present the famed double bill of “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci” on August 25 and 25 at the Hong Kong City Hall’s Concert venue. The production will be showcased under the direction of Enrico Castiglione and maestro Gianluca Martinenghi. Castiglione is the Founder and Artistic Director of such events as the Taormina Opera Festival. Other {…}
Opéra Grand Avignon has announced its 2019-20 season. Opera The opera season will kick off with a new production o Offenbach’s “La Périchole,” directed by Eric Chevalier. Marie Karall stars in the title role, alongside Pierre Derhet as Piquillo, Philippe Ermelier as Viceroy of Peru, Enguerrand de Hys as Don Pedro of Panatellas, and Ugo Rabec as Don Pedro of {…}
Daniela Barcellona has canceled her performances of Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” at the Teatro Regio di Torino. The mezzo-soprano announced via social media that due to familial reasons she was forced to cancel. As a result, Sonia Ganassi will take over the role of Santuzza. Ganassi is a recognized mezzo who has performed “Cavalleria Rusticana” at the Semperoper Dresden, Teatro Massimo {…}
Centre Lyrique Clermont-Auvergne has announced its 2019-20 season, which will include opera, musical theatre, recitals, concerts, films, expositions, and family and youth programs. For the purposes of this article, we will focus on opera and other vocal performances. The season will kick off with Bizet’s “Les Pêcheurs de perles,” directed by Éric Perez and Olivier Desbordes. Gaspard Brécourt will lead the {…}
With the reveal of its new 2019-20 season, the Royal Opera House has unveiled its live in cinemas performances. Here is a rundown of the major works that audiences can check out in the movie theaters. Don Giovanni – Oct. 8, 2019: The Mozart masterpiece will feature Erwin Schrott, Roberto Tagliavini, Malin Byström, Daniel Behle, Christine Rice, Louise Alder, and {…}
Throughout these days, many people will celebrate Easter or Passover (or both). These essential holidays have been adapted to a number of art forms, including opera. So as you prepare to engage with your faith (or not), here is a little quiz to see which representation of those stories on the operatic stage might further enhance that experience.
On March 23, 2019, the Vienna State Opera will showcase the double bill of “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci.” Audiences who are unable to go to the theater will still get a chance to see the opera via the Vienna State Opera’s live stream service. The cast of “Cavalleria Rusticana” will feature Elina Garanca, Yonghoon Lee, and Paolo Rumetz. In “Pagliacci,” {…}
There was a plethora of drama during the performance of “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “I Pagliacci” at Gothenburg Opera on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. During the opening performance of Damiano Michieletto’s new production, Italian conductor Pier Giorgio Morandi had to stop the performance of “Cavalleria Rusticana” not once, but twice because of separate incidents with indisposed persons in the audience. Approximately {…}
Pietro Mascagni, born on Dec. 7, 1863, had an extensive career as an opera composer. Despite that, we remember him today for “Cavalleria Rusticana,” an enduring masterpiece about revenge and betrayal. The work is undeniably a fixture of the canon because of its incredible music, yet it was revolutionary because of the perspective it took on its characters. No longer {…}