Czech Republic Suspends Opera Performances in Brno & Prague Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

The Czech Republic has suspended performances as a precaution against coronavirus.  Following the Czech ministry of Health’s orders the Prague National Theatre and  Brno National Theatre have issued statements suspending performances. In a statement by the National Theatre said, “Pursuant to the decree of the Czech government, as of Tuesday, 10 March 2020, the National Theatre has cancelled all its performances. {…}

The Cleveland Orchestra Cancels Europe and Abu Dhabi Tour Due to Coroanvirus Outbreak

The Cleveland Orchestra has announced that due to ongoing developments related to coronavirus (COVID-19), the Orchestra will not travel to Europe and Abu Dhabi for the ensemble’s announced tour scheduled to take place during the next several weeks. The tour was supposed to begin March 19 with performances in Linz’s Brucknerhaus, Vienna’s Musikverein, the Philharmonie de Paris and at the {…}

Opéra de Paris Cancels Performances While Opéra de Bordeaux Remains Open Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak

After French government banned gatherings of more than 1,000 people to contain the coronavirus, French theaters are responding in different ways. Some theaters have announced temporary closure while others will continue performances at this time. The Philharmonie de Paris announced that concerts through March 22 scheduled in the Grande Salle Pierre Boulez will be canceled. Among the performances include concerts {…}