Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra Cancels Performances Following Decision by Government of Norway

(Credit: https://www.highresaudio.com/) The Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra has canceled all performances until at least Jan. 13, 2022. Among the canceled performances is Bach’s “Christmas Oratorio” that was supposed to star soprano Beate Mordal, mezzo-soprano Marianne Beate Kielland, tenor Fabio Trümpy, and baritone Sebastian Noack alongside conductor Jan Willem de Vriend. The Bergen Philharmonic has shut down following the decision of the {…}

Dec 13, 2021

Perrine Madoeuf Replaces Julie Fuchs in ‘Roméo et Juliette’ as COVID-19 Outbreak Plagues Opéra Comique

(Credit: Delage Artists official website) Opéra Comique in Paris has announced that soprano Perrine Madoeuf has replaced French soprano Julie Fuchs for the production of Gounod’s “Romeo et Juliette” as COVID-19 outbreak has erupted in the opera house. Tenor Pene Pati was previously announced as a replacement for Jean-François Borras. Pati and Madoeuf join a cast that includes Patrick Bolleire, {…}

Dec 12, 2021

Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Further Seating Capacity Limit

(Credit: Bayerische Staatsoper official website) The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced that it will continue with the performances in its venues, but with substantially reduced seating capacity. “The extension of the Bavarian State Government’s Infection Protection Measures Ordinance, which is expected to take effect next Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, will continue to allow cultural events only with greatly reduced seating and {…}

Dec 8, 2021

German Stage Association Calls For Clear Commitment to Culture; Intendants Chime In

(Credits: © Semperoper Dresden/Ludwig Olah / © www.christianthiel.net) The German Stage Association has called for a consistent approach and a clear commitment to culture from the federal, state and local authorities. “We observe with concern,” the association said in a press release, “that the amended Infection Protection Act seems to offer the federal states expanded scope for action almost exclusively {…}

Dec 7, 2021

Semperoper Dresden Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign

(Credit: Semperoper Dresden/Ludwig Olah) The Semperoper Dresden has announced that Sächsischen Staatstheater will organize a vaccination against COVID-19 as a part of “Vaccination also protects culture!” campaign. The vaccination event will take place on Dec. 10, 2021 between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. CET. Dr. Woong Rohrer-Park and his team will provide first doses, second doses, and also booster shots {…}

Dec 7, 2021

Staatsoper Hannover Cancels Performances Due to COVID-19

(Credit: Staatsoper Hannover) The Staatsoper Hannover has announced the cancellation of all performances until at least Dec. 12, 2021. The cancellation comes on the heels of a COVID-19 outbreak at the opera house. “According to the information from the health department, with which we are in constant contact, there was no danger to the public at any time due to {…}

Dec 3, 2021

Sir Simon Rattle Tests Positive For COVID-19

(Credit: Mark Allan) Sir Simon Rattle, the Music Director of the London Symphony Orchestra, has tested positive for COVID-19. “Sir Simon Rattle has tested positive for COVID-19 and is unfortunately unable to fulfill his engagements with the LSO this month. He is currently isolating at home, with mild symptoms. We send him our very best wishes for a speedy recovery. {…}

Dec 1, 2021

Senate of Berlin Considers Closure of Theaters and Opera Houses

(Credit: dpa) The Senate of Berlin has announced its intention to dramatically reduce contacts in order to combat an incoming SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection wave. “We intend to close more,” said the Senator for Health of the City of Berlin Dilek Kalayci. For some measures, however, the legal framework must first be adapted at the federal level. The Senate will therefore {…}

Nov 30, 2021

Royal Opera House & English National Opera Mandate Face Coverings

(Credit: James Bellorini) The Royal Opera House Covent Garden and the English National Opera have both mandated face coverings inside their buildings. “We have made the decision to make the wearing of face coverings a requirement in all parts of the Royal Opera House. With government rules now in force which make the wearing of face coverings mandatory on public {…}

Nov 30, 2021

German Constitutional Court Declares Lockdown Legal, German Federal States Announce New COVID-19 measures

(Credit: dpa) The German Constitutional Court has rejected motions that challenged the German Federal Emergency Brake in April 2021, and subsequently declared a state of lockdown as a legal instrument to fight COVID-19. Following the decision by the Court, Prime Ministers of German federal states have agreed to bring further restrictive measures in order to curb the spread of COVID-19. {…}

Nov 30, 2021

Switzerland Orders Mandatory Quarantine For All Arrivals From Omicron-Stricken Countries

(Credit: zuerich.com) The government of Switzerland has announced urgent new measures in order to combat the new Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant. All persons (children included) coming from the countries where the Omicron has been detected will have to present a negative PCR test upon arrival and subsequently undergo mandatory 10-day quarantine regardless of the vaccination status. Additionally, a PCR or rapid {…}

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Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra Cancels Performances Following Decision by Government of Norway

Perrine Madoeuf Replaces Julie Fuchs in ‘Roméo et Juliette’ as COVID-19 Outbreak Plagues Opéra Comique

Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Further Seating Capacity Limit

German Stage Association Calls For Clear Commitment to Culture; Intendants Chime In

Semperoper Dresden Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign

Staatsoper Hannover Cancels Performances Due to COVID-19

Sir Simon Rattle Tests Positive For COVID-19

Senate of Berlin Considers Closure of Theaters and Opera Houses

Royal Opera House & English National Opera Mandate Face Coverings

German Constitutional Court Declares Lockdown Legal, German Federal States Announce New COVID-19 measures

Switzerland Orders Mandatory Quarantine For All Arrivals From Omicron-Stricken Countries