Angela Gheorghiu, Jonas Kaufmann & Saioa Hernandez Lead Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège’s 2020-21 Season

(Credit: Simon Fiowler/Julian Hargreaves/Lourdes Balduque) The Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège has announced its 2020-21 season. The Belgium theater announced new productions, concerts, and a number of revivals. Here is a look at the upcoming season. Productions Angela Gheorghiu sings the title role in Puccini’s “La Bohème“ alternating with Jessica Nuccio. They are joined by Stefan Pop, Marc Laho, Ionut Pascu, {…}

Apr 30, 2020

Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Sonya Yoncheva, Joyce DiDonato Headline Les Grandes Voix’s Star-Studded 2020-21 Season

Les Grandes Voix has announced its 2020-21 season, which is one of the most superstar-laden programs of the year. Soprano Sabine Devielhe and pianist Alexandre Tharaud kick off the season in a program of music by Fauré, Debussy, Poulenc, and Ravel. Performance Dates: Sept. 13 (Wigmore Hall); Sep 19 (Victoria Hall, Geneva); Sept. 30 (Berlin Philharmonie); Nov. 23 (Bordeaux Auditorium) {…}

Apr 27, 2020

Juan Diego Flórez, Olga Peretyatko, Marina Rebeka Headline Vienna State Opera’s Streaming Program for May 2020

The Vienna State Opera has unveiled the streaming options for the month of May with performances every single day of the week. Here is a breakdown of each showcase. May 1 – “La Bohème” Performance from Dec. 22, 2019, starring Stefan Pop, Irina Lungu, Mariam Battistelli, Marco Caria, Samuel Hasselhorn, Ryan Speedo Green, and Marcus Pelz. Conducted by Marco Armiliato. {…}

Apr 26, 2020

Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Elīna Garanča & Plácido Domingo Highlight Wiener Staatsoper’s 2020-21 Season

The Wiener Staatsoper has announced its massive 2020-21 season. Here is a rundown. Premieres Philippe Jordan conducts Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly“ in Anthony Minghella’s acclaimed production. The production from 2005 arrived in Vienna with Asmik Grigorian in the title role, Virginie Verrez, Freddie De Tommaso, and Boris Pinkhasovich. In January, Grigorian is joined by Noa Beinart and Marcelo Puente. A third {…}

Apr 25, 2020

Erwin Schrott, Catherine Foster & Gabriela Scherer Highlight Staatstheater Wiesbaden’s 2020-21 Season

Credit: Uwe Arens/Dario Acosta/Tatyana Vlasova The Staatstheater Wiesbaden has announced its 2020-21 season featuring eight new productions, the Ring Cycle and a number of important revivals. Here is a look. Premieres Konrad Junghänel conducts a new production of Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” with Tilo Nest directing. Ioan Hotea and Antonio Garés share the role of the count while Silvia {…}

Mar 26, 2020

Jonas Kaufmann, Patricia Petibon & Sonya Yoncheva Lead Théâtre des Champs-Elysées’ 2020-21 Season

(Credit:Javier del Real/© Gregor Hohenberg / Sony Classical/ Bernard Martinez) The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées has announced its 2020-21 season featuring a vast array of programs and stars. Here are opera and vocal performance highlights of the season: Operas Handel’s Messiah is set to be directed by Robert Wilson with Marc Minkowski conducting. The cast includes Elena Tsallagova, Helena Rasker, Richard {…}

Mar 16, 2020

International Opera Awards 2020 Postponed

The International Opera Awards have been postponed. The event, which was set for May 4, 2020 at London’s Sadler’s Wells, will now take place on Sept. 21, 2020. While the event is canceled, voting is still open for those who wish to contribute their opinions on the Opera Magazine Readers’ Award, which includes such nominees as Ildar Abdrazakov, Cecilia Bartoli, {…}

Mar 6, 2020

Lisette Oropesa, Michael Volle & Diana Damrau Highlight Opernhaus Zürich’s 2020-21 Season

The Opernhaus Zürich has announced its 2020-21 season with 13 new productions and a number of international stars. Premiere Michael Volle sings the title role in a new production of Mussorgky’s “Boris Godunov” by Barrie Kosky. Lina Dambrauskaité, Irène Friedli, John Daszak, Konstantin Shushakov, Brindley Sherratt, Edgaras Montvidas, Oksana Volkova, Johannes Martin Kränzle, and Wenwei Zhang also star. Kirill Karabits {…}

Mar 3, 2020

Rolando Villazón, René Pape, Anja Harteros Highlight Semperoper Dresden’s 2020-21 Season

(Credit: Jiyang Chen / Marco Borggreve) The Semperoper Dresden has announced its 2020-21 season featuring seven new operatic productions and a number of revivals. Here is a look at the operatic productions. Premieres The first new production of the season will be Rossini’s “Guillaume Tell,” written by de Jouy and Bis. The new production by Georg Schmiedleitner will star Christoph {…}

Feb 5, 2020

Deutsche Oper Am Rhein & Teatro Real Lead International Opera Awards Nominees

The International Opera Awards have announced the nominees for its 2020 Awards. The annual event, which celebrates achievement in opera around the globe over the 2019 calendar year, recognizes excellence in a wide range of categories that cover performance, design and direction, as well as education and outreach. This year, two opera companies topped the 2020 nominees with three a {…}

Jan 23, 2020

Erwin Schrott’s Recital at Teatro Alla Scala Rescheduled

(Credit: Dario Acosta) Uruguayan bass Erwin Schrott cancelled the recital scheduled for January 26, 2020 at the Teatro alla Scala, according to the official statement on the company’s website. Per the statement, the stated reason for the cancelation was “dental surgery that cannot be postponed.” However, per to the same statement, the recital has been rescheduled for October 4, 2020. {…}

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