The opera world woke up to the sad news of Dmitri Hvorostovsky’s passing. Here is a look at all the love being spread by his colleagues and the like throughout the opera community. I just woke to the news that Dmitri Hvorostovsky has passed, and am floored. Absolutely heartbroken. Have no words.https://t.co/IOsAM1hXpb — Jamie Barton (@jbartonmezzo) November 22, 2017 Our {…}
For years Dmitri Hvorostovsky was one of the leading interpreters of “Rigoletto” around the world. And while there are many baritones in the modern era that have successfully realized one of the most complex characters of the Verdi canon, few navigated the emotional turmoil quite the way the great Russian baritone did. He brought crudeness and ugliness to his vocal {…}
The Vienna State Opera has announced a replacement for Dmitri Hvorostovsky in “Rigoletto” and “Otello.” Baritone Dalibor Jenis will sing Iago in “Otello” next March while Paolo Rumetz will sing “Rigoletto” next May. The news comes as no surprise as Hvorostovsky is still undergoing treatment for a brain tumor and announced last season that he would be retiring from staged {…}
The last few years have been difficult for baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky and his beloved opera fans, including yours truly. A brilliant actor with a rich and layered voice, Hvorostovsky is a consummate artist if there ever was one. Even on days when his voice is not at its peak (as was the case at the recent Metropolitan Opera gala), he {…}
It was a tumultuous week on social media with Fake News influencing the interaction between opera stars and their fans. The Metropolitan Opera made sure to celebrate the birthday of iconic composer Giuseppe Verdi. 🎈🎉🎂Happy birthday, Giuseppe Verdi! The Italian composer, born on this day in 1813, is one of the most prolific and influential composers in the operatic canon. What’s {…}
On Tuesday Oct. 10, Russian media outlets falsely reported the death of baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky. After the state agency reported the news, numerous media outlets such as the BBC, Parterre, and Platea quickly went on to report on the death. However, the baritone’s wife Florence Hvorostovsky quickly denied the news posting a statement on Facebook that said, “My husband is fine {…}
The full cast for Dmitri Hvorostovsky’s first full recording of “Rigoletto” has been announced. Delos made the announcement via Twitter, noting that the new album is slated for release on Nov. 10, 2017 and will also showcase Nadine Sierra as Gilda, Francesco Demuro as the Duke of Mantua, Andrea Mastroni as Sparafucille, and Oksana Volkova as Maddalena. Constantine Orbelain conducts {…}
Dmitri Hvorostovsky has canceled his participation at the Georges Enesco Festival. The festival announced that the Russian baritone continues to receive treatment for brain cancer and a result will not be able to perform. Hvorostovsky was scheduled to sing two recitals in September. Since 2016 the baritone has been suffering from brain cancer and has since canceled multiple concerts. Last year {…}
Dmitri Hvorostovsky has canceled all of his Vienna engagements, according to the Vienna State Opera. This is the latest in a long list of cancelations by the hugely popular Russian artist. He was scheduled to perform in Verdi’s “Rigoletto,” “Un Ballo in Maschera,” and “Otello.” He is also no longer on the cast list for the upcoming performances at the {…}
Bryn Terfel will be replacing baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky at Tanglewood Opera Gala on August 26, 2017. The newly minted Sir will perform alongside soprano Kristine Opolais and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus. Boston Symphony Orchestra Music Director Andris Nelsons will lead the ensemble. It has been a tough year for Hvorostovsky as the baritone has continued his battle with cancer. In {…}
Since its inception in 1983, the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition has featured over a dozen victors in differing categories. The Singer of the World title has been awarded since 1983, but the Song Prize didn’t start until 1989. As is usually the case with these competitions, some victors go on to major international careers while others have solid {…}