The English National Opera has canceled two performances of “Così fan tutte” due to COVID-19. The company noted that “due to complications caused by Covid during the rehearsal process the performances of ‘Così fan tutte’ on Thursday, March 10 and Saturday, March 12 are canceled.” The ENO added, “We are extremely sorry that these performances cannot go ahead and apologize {…}
The English National Opera has canceled the opening night performance of “The Cunning Little Vixen” due to Storm Eunice. The company noted, “we’re sorry to announce that due to today’s red weather warning, tonight’s premiere of ‘The Cunning Little Vixen‘ is canceled. We’re saddened to do this, but the safety of our audiences, staff, and performers whilst traveling to and {…}
The English National Opera is set to present a new production Janáček’s “The Cunning Little Vixen.” The production, which opens on Feb. 18, will be directed by Jamie Manton, who noted, “I am delighted to be back at the ENO, directing this sensational opera alongside the most exciting collective of talent. This piece couldn’t be more timely, capturing what it {…}
(Credit: ©Barbara Anmüller) “Comedy today, tragedy tomorrow.” American soprano Sydney Mancasola uttered these words before going to the stage at the Adelaide Festival on March 13 2020, in the role of Bess in opera “Breaking the Waves.” The opera had a second performance on March 15, and at that time the coronavirus pandemic already begun its deadly march across Europe {…}
On Dec. 3, 2021, The English National Opera held a Relaxed Performance of “HMS Pinafore.” The performance was specifically for anyone who benefits from a more relaxed environment. This included anyone with dementia, an autism spectrum condition, sensory and communication disorders, or learning disability. Throughout the performance, audiences were free to make noise, leave and enter the auditorium as they pleased, {…}
(Credit: James Bellorini) The Royal Opera House Covent Garden and the English National Opera have both mandated face coverings inside their buildings. “We have made the decision to make the wearing of face coverings a requirement in all parts of the Royal Opera House. With government rules now in force which make the wearing of face coverings mandatory on public {…}
(Credit: © Tristram Kenton) It is some 20 years since ENO saw a complete “Ring.” Over the next few years they launch a new production, beginning with “The Valkyrie,” reverting next year to “Das Rheingold,” and then on. It is a bold undertaking to launch a new “Ring” in these challenging times for opera, with no little financial and artistic {…}
(Credit: Opera Online) The English National Opera will team up with TikTok stars for opera based on the hit Netflix’s series “Tiger King.” “Opera is an art form that deals best with epic themes – rival worlds, passionate love, carnal lusts, and monstrous betrayal. In many ways, it’s the art form that this story was made for,” said ENO’s Chief {…}
On Nov. 19, the English National Opera will open a new Ring Cycle. The production will mark the first time the company stages the monumental tetralogy in more than 15 years. Taking on this major task is director Richard Jones. Jones first staged Wagner’s Cycle in 1989 at the Scottish Opera before bringing his take in 1993 to the Royal {…}
(Credit: Metropolitan Opera official website) The Metropolitan Opera House will stage Wagner’s epic tetralogy “Der Ring des Nibelungen” in a brand new production by the British theatre and opera director Richard Jones. Per an article from the New York Times, the Metropolitan Opera House will begin presenting Jones’ production in 2025, and will produce full cycles by the end of {…}
(Photo Credit: Tristan Kenton, 2021) Cal McCrystal returns to English National Opera (ENO) for his second Gilbert & Sullivan operetta at the Coliseum, following up 2019’s riotously silly “Iolanthe” with “HMS Pinafore.” His is an interventionist approach that will surely not please G&S traditionalists: not that there seemed to be any disapproving looks from them on opening night! As the {…}