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 {…}

Feb 28, 2025

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 {…}

Feb 20, 2025

Christine Goerke to Give Public Masterclass at Florida Grand Opera

Christine Goerke is set to present an exclusive public masterclass on Feb. 23, 2025, at the Florida Grand Opera. The event, which kicks off at 2 p.m. at the FIU Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts Concert Hall, will feature performances from Florida Grand Opera Studio artists, including Mary Burke Barber (Mezzo-Soprano), Sydney Dardis (Soprano), Monique {…}

Jan 13, 2025

Opera on Tap Announces Superstar-Laden Education-Gala

Opera on Tap has announced its Education Gala, set for March 6, 2025 in New York City. The concert will benefit the Playground Opera and Opera Maker Lab programs and will feature performances by Christine Goerke, Latonia Moore, and Eve Gigliotti, among others. Playground Opera is a program that immerses elementary-school-aged students in the production and performance of an opera. {…}

Jan 4, 2025

Christine Goerke Leads Boston Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Die Tote Stadt’

(Credit: Arielle Doneson) The Boston Symphony is set to present Korngold’s “Die Tote Stadt.” The orchestra will present the work in collaboration with Boston Lyric Opera on Jan. 30 and Feb 1, 2025. The performance reflects Nelson’s tenure with the BSO in his tenth anniversary season, building on a legacy of stellar opera performances that have included critically acclaimed concert {…}

Oct 17, 2024

Christine Goerke Announces New Position at Boston Lyric Opera

(Credit: Arielle Doneson) Christine Goerke has joined the board of the Boston Lyric Opera. The soprano announced the news via social media and said, “I am VERY proud to have been voted in as a new member of the Board of Directors for Boston Lyric Opera, and I can’t wait to work with my fellow directors on the Philanthropy Committee! {…}

Oct 7, 2024

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: {…}

Sep 15, 2024

Christine Goerke & Brandon Jovanovich Lead WNO’s ‘Gods & Mortals: A Celebration of Wagner’

(Credit: Arielle Doneson) The Washington National Opera is set to present a staged presentation of Richard Wagner’s music featuring some of today’s leading Wagner singers. The concert scheduled for Oct. 26 will feature Christine Goerke, Brandon Jovanovich, Derek Welton, and Soloman Howard. “Gods & Mortals: A Celebration of Wagner” will be conducted by WNO Music Director Designate Robert Spano and {…}

Jun 8, 2024

Christine Goerke Steps Down from Position at Detroit Opera

Christine Goerke is stepping down from her position as Associate Artistic Director at the Detroit Opera. The soprano took to social media and said, “As I take my final bow as Associate Artistic Director, my heart is overflowing with gratitude. There have been so many beautiful moments- bringing in my dear friend, the late Sir Andrew Davis for my final {…}

Jun 4, 2024

The Atlanta Opera 2023-24 Review: Die Walküre

(Photo credit: Raftermen Photography) Of late, The Atlanta Opera (TAO) makes possible the nearly-impossible. In March, your reviewer summarized the robust health this company enjoys despite the current fiscal climate that shrinks arts organizations. With each gut punch to classical music lovers in the United States—the Metropolitan Opera Guild evaporating and Opera News taking the form of a brief supplement {…}

May 2, 2024

Christine Goerke, Sasha Cooke & Simon Keenlyside Lead LA Philharmonic’s 2024-25 Season

The LA Philharmonic has announced its 2024-25 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Gustavo Dudamel opens the season with Lang Lang and Gustavo Castillo performing the music of Ginastera and Rachmaninoff. Performance Date: Oct. 1, 2024 Gustavo Dudamel conducts the music of Gabriela Ortiz and Mendelssohn alongside Alisa Weilerstein and the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Performance Dates: {…}

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