Christine Goerke Headlines Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s 2026-27 Season

(Photo credit: Doneson) The Princeton Symphony Orchestra announces its 2026-27 season. Here is a look at the vocal events. Soprano Christine Goerke performs Mahler’s “Kindertotenlieder” and Wagner’s “Liebestod.” Rossen Milanov conducts. Performance Date: January 23 & 24, 2027 The season concludes with the Westminster Symphonic in Beethoven’s “Choral” Symphony No. 9. Soloists are yet to be announced. Performance Date: May {…}

Christopher Tin, Christine Goerke, Clay Hilley, Julie Roset & Gunther Groissbock Lead new CD/DVD Releases

Welcome back as we explore the latest CD and DVD releases from around the opera world. This week, audiences get to hear a new ending to Puccini’s “Turandot” and various solo recitals from rising stars. Turandot: Christopher Tin Finale Christopher Tin’s new finale for “Turandot”  is released featuring soprano Christine Goerke in the title role, while heldentenor Clay Hilley sings {…}

Christine Goerke & Morris Robinson to Headline Boston Lyric Opera’s ‘Ride of the Valkyries’ as Part of 2025 Opera Gala

Boston Lyric Opera is set to present “Ride of the Valkyries!,” a one-night-only comedic send-up of Wagner’s “Ring Cycle,” as part of its 2025 Opera Gala on Nov. 12, 2o25, at the SoWa Power Station in Boston’s South End. The showcase combines Wagner’s iconic music with American Songbook classics, humor, and voiceover narration by Emmy and Tony Award winner David {…}

Christine Goerke, Norman Garrett, Raehann Bryce-Davis & Brandon Jovanovich Lead Boston Lyric Opera’s 2025-26 Season

The Boston Lyric Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. Norman Garrett headlines Verdi’s “Macbeth” with Alexandra LoBianco, David Junghoon Kim, and Zaikuan Song. David Angus conducts the production by Steve Maler. Performance Dates: Oct. 10 & 12, 2025 Christine Goerke and Morris Robinson lead Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries” with David Angus conducting. Performance Dates: Nov. 12, 2025 Andris Nelsons conducts the {…}

Jonas Kaufmann, Sonya Yoncheva, Diana Damrau, Rolando Villazon, Asmik Grigorian, Ludovic Tézier, Jonathan Tetelman, Serena Sáenz & Sondra Radvanovsky Lead Bayerische Staatsoper’s 2025-26 Season

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 {…}

Randall Scarlata, Christine Goerke, & Sherezade Panthaki to Perform in the 2025 Manchester Music Festival

The Manchester Music Festival has announced its 2025 season lineup. This article only features opera events. Soprano Sherezade Panthaki performs works by Handel and Purcell on the opening night program, “Baroque and A Famous Musical Quote.” Performance Date: July 10, 2025 Composer Perry Goldstein and writer Richard Powers discuss their collaborations and creation of “Birding by Ear.” Baritone Randall Scarlata {…}

New World Symphony Announces ‘Resonance of Remembrance’ Programming

The New World Symphony announces the line up for its “Resonance of Remembrance” series. This article only features vocal concerts. Soprano Danielle de Niese stars in Weill’s “The Seven Deadly Sins.” Co-directors include Bill Barclay, Yuval Sharon, and Alexander Gedeon. Stéphane Denève conducts. Performance Dates: October 19 & 20, 2024 Soprano Emily Magee serves as soloist in the “Veterans Day Concert: {…}