The weekend is here and as we get closer to the holiday season new productions are opening. Among those are a number of world premieres. The Teatro alla Scala is also set to open its season with a new production of another popular Italian work. Here is a look at what we think you should check out. Die Weiden – Wiener {…}
On Dec. 7, 2018, the Teatro alla Scala will open its 2018-19 season. The season will open with Verdi’s “Attila” starring Ildar Abdrzakov, Saioa Hernandez, George Petean, and Fabio Sartori conducted by Riccardo Chailly. The opera, which will be shown in a new production by Davide Livermore, will be broadcast worldwide on television by Rai 1, Arte (France, Germany), Ceska {…}
Verdi’s “Rigoletto” will be live stream from the Teatro Massimo Palermo on Oct. 19, 2018. The famed repertory classic will feature George Petean in his signature role alongside Maria Grazia Schiavo as Gilda and Giorgio Berrugi as the Duke of Mantua. The opera will also feature Luca Tittoto, Martina Belli, and Carlotta Vichi, among others. Stefano Ranzani conducts while John {…}
George Petean has canceled his upcoming performances of “Il Trovatore” at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The company announced that due to illness Petean would not be able to perform the role of Conte di Luna. As a result, Polish baritone Artur Ruciński, who will be making his Lyric debut, will replace Petean. Ruciński recently canceled performances at the San Francisco Opera {…}
This week, three interesting releases will be seen in the market. The first is from a rarely performed Verdi opera, then comes a one-act opera by Puccini, and finally, there will be a CD exploring French baroque opera. Here is a look! Luisa Miller Marina Rebeka continues her Artist in Residence with the Muncher Rundfunkorchester in the title role of {…}
The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced its 2018-19 season with a number of the greatest stars performing in new productions. The season will also include two important recitals from two of the world’s greatest sopranos. Recitals & Concerts Anna Netrebko returns to Chicago for the first time since 2013 when she performed “La Bohème.” This time she performs some {…}
The Chorégies d’Orange has announced its 2018 season which will include two productions and recitals, among other things. Everything kicks off on May 25, 2018 with “Pop the Opera,” a concert featuring hundreds of artists from around the aria, performing famous excerpts from the world of opera. There will also be pop tunes and film music, giving the experience a {…}
The Opéra Royal de Wallonie has announced its 2017-18 season with a number of classics and rarities being performed. The season opens with Puccini’s ‘Manon Lescaut” starring Anna Pirozzi and Marcello Giordani. Speranza Scapucci conducts all five performances starting on Sept. 19, 2017. Patrizia Ciofi, Silvia Dalla Benetta, and Gregory Kunde star in Bellini’s “Norma” from Oct. 19 to Nov. {…}
Willy Decker’s production of Verdi’s “La Traviata” opens on Friday, marking the final revival of the acclaimed production. Sonya Yoncheva reprises her acclaimed Violetta which critics said, “was a creation full of searching details.” The soprano has been hailed as one of the great Violettas of our time and has sung the role in Munich, Paris, Zurich and London. Michael {…}
The Houston Grand Opera announced its 2017-18 season Thursday with opening night featuring Verdi’s “La Traviata.” In sum, there will be seven operas overall between October 20, 2017 and May 11, including one World Premiere. The 2017 Operas “La Traviata” opens the season for seven performances with Albina Shagimuratova. This will be the soprano’s fourth run of the work in {…}