Dmitri Hvorostovsky’s health has been followed closely as the baritone undergoes chemotherapy. Earlier this week media reports alleged that the baritone had been taken to the hospital. However, these rumors have been debunked by lawyer Pavel Astakhov. Astakhov told TASS that the baritone was fine and had not been taken to the hospital. However, he refused to give more details about Hvorostovsky’s {…}
Sergei Prokofiev’s operatic output isn’t all that well-known. While small bits from many of his works have made it into the mainstream via different means (a violin transcription of the March from “The Love for Three Oranges, for example), only one opera has passed the test of time, his adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s “War and Peace.” The opera, which premiered {…}
If there was one event that opera lovers couldn’t miss this week, it was the return of Dmitri Hvorostovsky. The baritone was joined by Anna Netrebko and her Husband Yusif Eyvazov in a sold out concert that included some of the greatest hits in opera and a number of Russian selections. The performance was a big hit and Hvorostovsky showed his {…}
Amidst a year filled with a lot of bad news for baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky, there is a major ray of light. Delos Music has announced that the Russian artist will be releasing a new album called “Russia Cast Adrift.” The CD will feature music by composer Georgy Sviridov who has never gained prominence outside of his native Russia. The composer {…}
It has been a very worrisome time for Dmitri Hvorostovsky. The baritone, who has been battling illness, has now pulled out of his upcoming Dublin concerts “due to a change in the schedule of his cancer treatments.” The concert was originally scheduled for April 29, 2017, and was among just a few performances that the Russian star was giving after {…}
The Royal Opera House’s 2017-18 season is loaded with the world’s greatest opera singers. While every star deserves notice, here are the singers that will likely steal the headlines throughout the season. Michael Fabiano – “La Bohème” & “Rigoletto” The tenor will be featured on opening night and is getting two major productions. His famed portrayal of Rodolfo in “La {…}
The Vienna State Opera has announced its 2017-18 season with six new productions and 48 revivals. Given the sheer size of the schedule, you might expect the company to feature opera’s greatest stars. You would be absolutely right. As always the company will feature the biggest stars in the world including Anna Netrebko in her second run of performances of {…}
Dmitri Hvorostovsky has confirmed that he will return to the stage in April for a joint concert with Anna Netrebko. The baritone, who is fighting a brain tumor plans to appear on stage twice on April 25 and April 29. The first concert will take place in Toronto with Netrebko and her husband Yusif Eyvazov at the Four Seasons featuring arias, {…}
The Barcelona-based Teatro Liceu held a press conference on Friday afternoon to showcase what it had in store for the 17-18 season and revealed a major surprise. Among its many entries, the company announced that Dmitri Hvorostovsky would be performing two operas next season including “Un Ballo in Maschera” and “The Demon.” The news comes as a huge surprise considering {…}
Dmitri Hvorostovsky has cancelled another set of performances due to ongoing treatment. A Facebook statement said, “Dmitri Hvorostovsky is postponing scheduled recitals in Kaliningrad and Minsk over the coming week and canceling his Wiener Staatsoper recital on March 7 after being advised by his doctors to continue treatment for his brain tumor during this period.” He added, “I had been greatly looking forward {…}
It looks like most stars are back rehearsing. Check out what they share this week. Ainhoa Arteta The week has been busy for the Ainhoa Arteta as she is preparing to sing the title role of Tosca.” The diva showed off some stills of the current production she is rehearsing and from the looks of it, audiences should be in {…}
