Nevill Holt Opera has announced the creative teams, principal cast, and orchestra partners for its outdoor summer festival kicking off on Aug. 4, 2021. The company will present two operas, Verdi’s “La Traviata,” and Mozart’s “Don Giovanni,” on an outdoor stage built to frame the stunning valley views from Nevill Holt. The new outdoor space will accommodate 650 people in {…}
Award-winning soprano Olivia Warburton is set to team up with Mahler Competition-winning conductor/pianist Finnegan Downie Dear in a continuation of their “Sundays at Six” live-streamed virtual recital series. Founded by Warburton in March 2020, the Berlin-based duo has presented 15 recitals to date, performing music ranging from traditional arias to art songs and Broadway tunes. “During this incredibly difficult and {…}
The Royal Opera House has announced a few cast amendments and additions for its upcoming 2019-20 season. Lars Woldt has withdrawn from “Don Giovanni” due to poor health. The Commendatore will instead by sung by British bass Brindley Sherratt on Sept. 13, 16, 19, & 28 and Oct. 3, and Greek bass Petros Magoulas on Sept. 22 & 25 and {…}