Welsh National Opera Expands Long COVID Program Across Wales

Welsh National Opera has announced today that its Long COVID program Wellness with WNO is expanding across Wales. Six health boards in Wales will be able to offer the rehabilitation service to patients, through direct referral to NHS Long COVID Services. The program shares techniques and strategies used by professional opera singers to support breath control, lung function, circulation, and {…}

Aug 23, 2022

Metropolitan Opera Announces New COVID-19 Policy

(Photo By: Jonathan Tichler/Metropolitan Opera) The Metropolitan Opera has announced a new COVID-19 policy. The company said that audience members will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination to attend a performance or event. However, while inside the opera house, everyone is required to wear a properly fitting mask over one’s nose and mouth, except when eating or {…}

Feb 8, 2022

Opéra de Paris Cancels Feb. 8 Performance of ‘Manon’

The Opéra de Paris has canceled the second performance of “Manon” on Feb. 8, 2022. The company announced that due to the identification of positive cases of COVID-19, it will not be able to present the opera. This is the latest performance that the Paris Opera cancels following the similar decisions on presentations of “Khovanshchina” and the opening night of {…}

Feb 1, 2022

Wiener Staatsoper Cancels First Performance of ‘Manon Lescaut’ Due to COVID-19

The Wiener Staatsoper has canceled its opening night performance of “Manon Lescaut.” The company was forced to cancel the production due to a cluster of COVID-19 cases in the chorus. As a result, ticket holders will be refunded automatically. “Manon Lescaut” was set to open with a cast that includes Asmik Grigorian in the title role, Boris Pinkhasovich as Lescaut, {…}

Jan 4, 2022

Théâtre du Châtelet Cancels ‘Messiah’ Due to COVID-19 Epidemiological Risk

(Credit: Dimitri Bourriau) The Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris has announced the cancellation of the production of Händel’s “Messiah” that was on the repertoire between Jan 19 – 29, 2022. “Sanitary constraints lead us to cancel the performances of the ‘Messiah’,” said the opera house in an official statement. “More than 200 people, artists and staff, are directly involved every {…}

Jan 4, 2022

Semperoper Dresden Continues With COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign

(Credit: Semperoper Dresden) The Semperoper Dresden has announced that it will continue with its vaccination campaign on Jan. 7 and 8, 2022. The opera house has invited all citizens and residents of the City of Dresden to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the Semperoper or the Staatsschauspiel Dresden. For the first time, the vaccination offer is also available for children {…}

Jan 1, 2022

Staatsoper Hamburg Cancels ‘Weihnachtsoratorium’ on January 1

(Credit: Staatsoper Hamburg official website) The Staatsoper Hamburg has announced a cancellation of “Weihnachtsoratorium” due to a growing number of sick cases in the opera house. The work was set to star soprano Marie-Sophie Pollak, alto Katja Pieweck, tenor Manuel Günther, and bass Benjamin Appl. Gianluca Capuano was set to conduct the Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg and Chor der Hamburgischen Staatsoper. {…}

Dec 30, 2021

Bayerische Staatsoper Cancels Final ‘Die Zauberflöte” Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

(Credit: Felix Loechner) The Bayerische Staatsoper has cancelled the final performance of Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” on Dec. 30, 2021 due to a positive COVID-19 case in the cast. The opera was set to star Pavol Breslik as Tamino, Olga Kulchynska as Pamina, Marina Monzó as Die Königin der Nacht, and Günther Groissböck as Sarastro. The cast also included Eliza Boom, {…}

Dec 29, 2021

Opéra National de Paris Limits Seating Capacity, Operatic Performances to Resume in January 2022

(Credit: Marc Walter / OnP) The Opéra National de Paris has sent a message to the audiences following the announcement of new restrictive measures by the French government on Dec. 27, 2021. The indoor audience limit of 2,000 people in theaters is applicable as of January 3 2022, and therefore does not affect performances at the Palais Garnier and the {…}

Dec 27, 2021

Senate of Berlin Tightens Restrictions For Entry to Berlin’s Theaters

(Credit: Peter Adamik) The Senate of Berlin has announced new rules for entry to theaters, concert halls, and opera houses. Starting Dec. 28, 2021, 2G+ rule will come into effect, meaning that only people who have vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 will be granted entry, but they will also have to test negative for the coronavirus (Rapid antigen test not {…}