Plácido Domingo, Marina Rebeka & Rolando Villazón Highlight Hamburg State Opera’s 2019-20 Season

The Hamburg State Opera has announced its 2019-20 season featuring six new productions and a number of revivals. There is also a mix of contemporary repertoire with classic and repertory staples. Here is a look at what to expect. New Productions Elbenita Kajtazi, Renate Spingler, Hellen Kwon, Peter Galliard, Stefan Sevenich, Iwan Iwanowitsch, and Julian Arsenault star in a new production of Shostakovich’s “The {…}

Feb 1, 2019

Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – International (2/1-3)

We hope that you are set for a great weekend! Here are suggestions for performances to see! Arabella – Wiener Staatsoper, Austria Emily Magee stars in Strauss’ operatic gem alongside Tomasz Konieczny, Daniela Fally, and Chen Reiss. Axel Kober conducts the Vienesse score in Sven-Eric Bechtolf’s classic production. La Gioconda – La Monnaie, Belgium Beatrice Uria-Monzon and Hui He share {…}

Jan 15, 2019

When To Watch Lyric Opera of Chicago’s ‘Orphée Et Euridyce’ On PBS Great Performances

PBS will showcase a performance of “Orphée et Eurydice” from the Lyric Opera of Chicago on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. The broadcast will kick off at 9 p.m. EDT and stars Andriana Chuchman, Dmitry Korchak, and Lauren Snouffer. The production famously brought together director-choreographer John Neumeier and the Joffrey Ballet for a production that OperaWire stated “Gluck’s ‘Orphée et Eurydice’ {…}

Oct 8, 2018

How to Watch 2018-19 Live Stream of Vienna State Opera’s ‘Eugene Onegin’

Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece, “Eugene Onegin” will hits screens around the globe as part of the Vienna State opera latest live stream event on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. The performance will be led by conductor Louis Langrée and will star Olga Bezsmertna, Elena Maximova, Alexey Markov, Ferruccio Furlanetto, and Dmitry Korchak. This is the penultimate performance of the opera this season with {…}

Sep 24, 2018

Vienna State Opera 2018-19 Live Stream: Dmitry Korchak Stars As ‘Werther’

For the fourth installment of its live stream series, the Vienna State Opera will showcase Massenet’s wondrous “Werther.” The Friday night performance on Sept. 28, 2018, will feature Dmitry Korchak in the title role. He will be sharing the stage with Sophie Koch, who has made Charlotte one of her defining roles. Clemens Unterreiner will also appear in the performance. {…}

Aug 6, 2018

‘Il Barbiere Di Siviglia’ From Arena Di Verona Set For DVD

The Arena di Verona production of “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” is set to be televised and released on DVD. The date of its presentation has not been confirmed as of yet. According to Fansdeculture, the production will be out as part of the Arena di Verona’s series with BelAir Classiques. The current production stars Nino Machaidze portraying Rosina, Leo Nucci {…}

Aug 3, 2018

Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (8/3-5)

Here’s a look at the operas to see this weekend around Europe. The Queen of Spades – Salzburg Festival, Austria The highly anticipated new production of Tchaikovsky’s masterwork opens with Brandon Jovanovich singing the lead and Evgenia Muraveva as Liza. Oksana Volkova, Hanna Schwarz, Igor Golovatenko, and Vladislav Sulimsky also star in Hans Neuenfels’ production. Mariss Jansons conducts. Carmen – Bregenz Festival, Austria Bizet’s {…}

Jun 1, 2018

Jessica Pratt, Leo Nucci & Fabio Sartori Headline Palau De Les Arts 2018-19 Season

The Palau de les Arts has announced its 2018-19 season, featuring a number of operatic classics and rarely performed gems. In total, seven productions will be featured. Here is a look. Productions The season opens with Puccini’s “Turandot” starring Jennifer Wilson, Marco Berti, Miren Urbieta, and Abramo Rosalen, conducted by Alpesh Chauhan. Chen Kaige directs the production. Performance Dates: Oct. 17-31, {…}

Mar 28, 2018

Joseph Calleja, Kristine Opolais & Ramón Vargas Highlight Hamburg State Opera’s 2018-19 Season

The Hamburg State Opera has announced its 2018-19 season, featuring a number of international singers and six new productions. Here is a look at what’s in store for operalovers. New Productions The Hamburg State Opera’s first new production of the season will be “Così fan tutte” with Maria Bengtsson, Stephanie Lauricella, Kartal Karagedik, Dovlet Nurgeldiyev, Oleksiy Palchykov, Sylvia Schwartz, and {…}

Mar 15, 2018

Danielle De Niese, Sabine Devieilhe & Anna Caterina Antonacci To Be Featured At La Monnaie’s 2018-19 Season

La Monnaie has announced its 2018-19 season, featuring nine operatic productions and concert performances, as well as numerous recitals. As always the season will feature some of today’s greatest stars and rising stars. Here is a look at what the season will offer in vocal events. Operas “Die Zauberflöte” opens the season in a new production by director Romeo Castellucci {…}

Mar 2, 2018

Top 6 Operas to See This Weekend – International (3/2-4): Matthew Polenzani, Dmitry Korchak & Markus Werba Headline Weekend Of Rarities

This weekend is filled with rarities around the world featuring some of today’s greats. The list includes Bel Canto, French, and modern works that are sure to delight every type of audience. Le Domino Noir – Opera Royal de Liege Wallonie, Belgium Auber’s rarely performed work gets its final performance with Patrick Davin conducting an ensemble cast that includes Anne-Catherine Gillet, Cyrille {…}

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