Renée Fleming, Thomas Hampson, Karah Son, Isabel Leonard, Christine Goerke & Ben Bliss Lead Washington National Opera’s 2026-27 Season

The Washington National Opera has announced its 2026-27 season. Opera The season opens with Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” in a production by E. Loren Meeker. Karah Son sings the title role with Matthew White, and Michelle Mariposa. Erina Yashima conducts. Performance Dates: Nov. 7-20, 2026 John Adams’ “Nixon in China” will be conducted by Robert Spano and directed by Elkhanah Pulitzer. Renée {…}

Mar 16, 2026

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 {…}

Feb 13, 2026

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 {…}

Nov 9, 2025

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 {…}

May 8, 2025

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 {…}

Mar 16, 2025

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! {…}

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