The Royal Swedish Opera’s 250th anniversary season will continue this September with a production of “Elektra.” The opera, which runs through Oct. 16, 2023, will be presented in a production by Staffan Valdemar Holm, who previously directed the award-winning production of “Der Ring des Nibelungen” with the company. Bente Lykke Møller will provide set and costume design as well as {…}
The Washington National Opera is set to present Richard Strauss’ “Elektra.” The opera, which is set to run between Oct. 29 and Nov. 12, 2022, will be directed by Artistic Director Francesca Zambello in her first staging of the work, and led by Principal Conductor Evan Rogister. In a statement, Zambello noted, “Strauss’ dramatic one-act opera promises 100 minutes of {…}
The Berlin Staatsoper unter den Linden has announced a conductor change for “Elektra.” The company announced that Daniel Barenboim will not conduct the production and Thomas Guggeis will replace him. This is the latest cancelation by Barenboim following withdrawals in May due to the advice of his physician. Back in May, the conductor’s team said, “Daniel Barenboim, has withdrawn from {…}
(Credit: Jonathan Tichler / Met Opera) The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its final performance of “Elektra.” The company noted that Rebecca Nash will sing the title role in tonight’s performance, replacing Nina Stemme, and Wendy Bryn Harmer will sing Chrysothemis, replacing Lise Davidsen. Nash made her Met debut and role debut last week during the performance {…}
(Credit: Ken Howard / Met Opera) This is a review of the April 1st performance, the opening night of this production’s first revival at the Metropolitan Opera. To stage a successful production of Strauss’ “Elektra” is a monumental feat all its own, but to do it with such sophistication and finesse as the Metropolitan Opera’s Friday night performance is herculean. {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its April 12 performance of Strauss’ “Elektra.” The company noted that Rebecca Nash will sing the title role in the performance replacing Nina Stemme. The evening will be Australian soprano Rebecca Nash’s Met debut as well as her role debut as Elektra. Nash has performed at the Seattle Opera, Arizona Opera, {…}
The Tiroler Landestheater Innsbruck has announced its 2022-23 season. Here is a look at the Opera productions. The season opens with Schumann’s “Genoveva” with Lukas Beikircher conducting and Johannes Reitmeier directing. Premiere Date: Sept. 24, 2022 Tommaso Turchetta conducts Puccini’s “Tosca” with Thilo Reinhardt directing. Premiere Date: Oct. 1, 2022 Hansjörg Sofka conducts Jason Robert Brown’s “Songs for a New {…}
The Metropolitan Opera will revive R. Strauss’ “Elektra” in Patrice Chéreau’s celebrated staging. The production will return for six performances from April 1 to 20 and will star Nina Stemme in her acclaimed turn of the title role. The soprano will be joined by Lise Davidsen, making her role debut as Elektra’s sister Chrysothemis. It will mark her third Met production of {…}
The Opéra de Paris has announced a cast change for its production of “Elektra.” The company noted that Waltraud Meier has withdrawn from the production and as a result, the role of Klytämnestra will be interpreted by Angela Denoke. Denoke is a German soprano who has performed at the Metropolitan Opera, Wiener Staatsoper, Salzburg Festival, Bayerische Staatsoper, Theater Ulm, Welsh National {…}
“Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a section or a film in its entirety, highlighting the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment features a look at {…}
The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced several changes to upcoming performances. The company noted that for March 4, 6, and 11, 2022 performances of “Lucia di Lammermoor,” Ioan Hotea will be singing the role of Edgardo. He will join a cast that includes Ernesto Petti, Liv Redpath, Ya-Chung Huang, and Byung Gil Kim. Meanwhile, the performances on Feb. 3 and 16, 2022 of {…}