The Washington National Opera is set to present Richard Strauss’ “Elektra.” The opera, which is set to run between Oct. 29 and Nov. 12, 2022, will be directed by Artistic Director Francesca Zambello in her first staging of the work, and led by Principal Conductor Evan Rogister. In a statement, Zambello noted, “Strauss’ dramatic one-act opera promises 100 minutes of {…}
On September 17, 2022, the newly renamed Detroit Opera, formerly Michigan Opera Theatre, mounted the first production of their 2022-2023 season. What Detroit Opera (DO) presented was nothing short of unique. Marketed as a “one-night miracle” by the Los Angeles Times, DO’s digitally enhanced retelling of Act three of Wagner’s “The Valkyries,” the second in his four-opera epic “The Ring {…}
The Metropolitan Opera Guild has announced that it will celebrate the legacy and impact of the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program at the Guild’s 88th Annual Luncheon. The event, which is set to take place on Nov. 10, 2022 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City will feature spoken and musical tributes by LYADP alumni Stephanie Blythe, Michelle Bradley, {…}
The Detroit Opera has announced its 2022-23 season. The season opens with Wagner’s “Die Walküre: Act III.” Yuval Sharon directs the act with Sir Andrew Davis conducting. The production will feature a high-tech treatment of the most famous act in Wagner’s Ring Cycle with Christine Goerke starring. Performance dates: Sept. 17-20, 2022 Valerio Galli conducts Gounod’s “Faust” in a production {…}
Following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe Vs. Wade, the opera world reacted on social media sharing their thoughts on the verdict which will affect millions of women around the United States. Mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton took to twitter and said, “We knew this was coming, and it’s still horrifically gut-wrenching. Stay mad, y’all. You have every reason to be. {…}
(Photo by Devon Cass) The Boston Symphony Orchestra has announced that the BSO concert streaming platform, entitled “BSO NOW,” will broadcast numerous performances throughout its 2022 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on vocal performances. First up will be a concert starring Nicole Cabell as she takes on Barber’s “Knoxville: Summer of 1915” alongside {…}
The Washington National Opera has announced its 2022-23 season. The season kicks off with Brenna Corner’s production of “Il Trovatore” starring Latonia Moore, Raehann Bryce-Davis, Gwyn Hughes Jones, Christopher Maltman, and Ryan Speedo Green. Michele Gamba conducts. Performance Dates: Oct 22 – Nov. 7, 2022 Next up is Strauss’ “Elektra” with Christine Goerke in the title role. The cast also {…}
The Met Opera’s 2022-23 season is here. And that also means that one of its most popular aspects, the Live in HD series, is also back with a slew of new entries. So here is a rundown of what opera productions you will get a chance to not only watch live in cinemas, but eventually online and on TV. Sir {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced its 2022-23 season featuring seven new productions. Here is a breakdown of the season. New Productions Sir. David McVicar directs a new production of Cherubini’s “Medea” with Sondra Radvanovsky in the title role. The cast will be rounded out by Janai Brugger, Ekaterina Gubanova, Matthew Polenzani, and Michele Pertusi. Carlo Rizzi conducts. Performance Dates: Sept. {…}
The Tanglewood Festival has announced its 2022 season, which will be its first full schedule since 2019. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on vocal and operatic performances. Tenor Paul Appleby will team up with Emanuel Ax for a recital in Ozawa Hall featuring music by Janacek and Dvorak. The performance will also feature the Lorelei {…}
(Credit: Evan Zimmerman) On Nov. 2, 2021 the Metropolitan Opera presented the sixth performance of this season’s production of Puccini’s classic “Turandot.” Zeffirelli’s 1987 production continues to delight audiences with its sumptuous and immersive set. Tuesday’s show saw the opera’s leading roles reprised by Christine Goerke and Yusif Eyvazov, with artists and orchestra under the baton of conductor Marco Armiliato. {…}