The Opera National de Paris is set to present Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” live in cinemas. The company is set to present the work on June 21 all over Europe and on June 23, 2019 through Feb 2, 2020 in encore presentations. The new production by Ivo Van Hove is set to star Étienne Dupuis in the title role, Ain Anger as Commendatore, Jacquelyn {…}
The Garsington Opera will be working together with The Lord Mayor’s Appeal on a work inspired by Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” that will include 250 students between the ages of 11-18. Per a press release, the students will use their own words, compose songs, and even sing repertory from the famed opera. They will also design the set and costumes for {…}
The Indianapolis Opera has announced its 2019-20 season which features four mainstage productions. This season represents that company’s 75th anniversary. The season kicks off with Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore.” It will feature Ashley Fabian as Adina, who has been a rising star at the Pittsburgh Opera. Performance Dates: Nov. 15-17, 2019 Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” comes next with Eric McKeever in the {…}
With the reveal of its new 2019-20 season, the Royal Opera House has unveiled its live in cinemas performances. Here is a rundown of the major works that audiences can check out in the movie theaters. Don Giovanni – Oct. 8, 2019: The Mozart masterpiece will feature Erwin Schrott, Roberto Tagliavini, Malin Byström, Daniel Behle, Christine Rice, Louise Alder, and {…}
The Juilliard School successfully showcased a refined production of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” that brought the 2018-2019 season to a close. Emphasizing its relevancy to modern day societal awakening, the overall perspective was superbly defined by director Emma Griffin. With a psychologically insightful design and free-thinking based concept, Griffin cultivated an artistically impactful performance that gave as strong an impression as {…}
On May 3, 2019 the Tulsa Opera will host an American first. According to a carefully worded press release, it will be “the first time a trans woman has performed a principal role on the operatic stage in the US.” Baritone Lucia Lucas will make her American main-stage debut in the title role of Mozart and da Ponte’s “Don Giovanni.” {…}
Opera Hong Kong is set to present Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” in mid-May at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The production of the famed Mozart and da Ponte opera will be directed by Jean-Louis Grinda with Richard Ollarsaba and Marcelo Guzzo rotating in the famed title role. The opera will be conducted by Martins Ozolins. He will lead the Hong Kong {…}
Soprano Ailyn Perez is coming off two successful productions at the Metropolitan Opera in some of her signature roles and winning the prestigious Opera news award. Her star has risen and she has become more and more in demand around the world. Now the soprano returns to the Houston Grand Opera where she has debuted numerous roles and has had {…}
Over the last 15 years, bass-baritone Paolo Bordogna has become one of the most esteemed specialists in the buffo/comic repertoire. His appearances have garnered him rave reviews and a huge following all over the world. He has performed at many of the leading theaters, including the Royal Opera House, Teatro alla Scala, Opéra National de Paris, Vienna State Opera, Teatro Real {…}
On April 12, 2019, the Metropolitan Opera resumed it season’s run of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” Occupying a rather unique space as a dramma giocoso, the work unfolds the allegorical message through often-comedic methods. The cast and crew of Friday’s performance strongly favored these comedic elements, much to the delight of the audience. Michael Grandage’s production highlights the universal nature of {…}
New York operagoers are growing increasingly familiar with Napoli-native mezzo-soprano Serena Malfi’s Mozartean repertoire. After her 2014 Met debut as Cherubino in “Le Nozze di Figaro,” Malfi returned to the big stage in 2016 as Zerlina in “Don Giovanni,” and as of this writing, she’s back as the country girl taken in by the Don’s deceitful charms. Last year, those {…}