Glyndebourne has unveiled its fall 2023 slate. Here is a rundown of the opera and vocal performances. First up is “L’Elisir d’amore.” The opera wills tar Mariam Battistelli, Filipe Manu, Theodore Platt, and Tiziano Bracci. Adam Hickox conducts the production, which will be directed by Annabel Arden. Performance Dates: Nov. 11 – Dec. 1, 2023 Also on the slate is “Don {…}
(Photo credit: © Glyndebourne Productions Ltd. Richard Hubert Smith) John Cox and David Hockney’s production of “The Rake’s Progress” for Glyndebourne can surely lay claim to being the longest-running staging in the UK. It is 48-years-young this season, and on its 12th revival between Festival and Tour, not to mention the numerous loans of the production to international houses of {…}
Glyndebourne and Pegasus Opera Company have announced the names of eight singers who will be part of the organizations’ joint mentoring program. The artists who will be working directing with Glyndebourne include soprano Jasmine Flicker, soprano Moloko Letsoalo, baritone Carlos Felipe Cerchiaro, and bass Masimba Ushe. Meanwhile, the Pegasus Opera Company’s own Mentorship Programme 2023 will feature soprano Neeharika Gollapalli, {…}
Photo: © Glyndebourne Productions Ltd. Photo: Tristram Kenton Normally, ‘heritage’ productions make me nervous. The established stagings summon to mind lumbering Zeffirelli-esque spectacles and unwieldy, moth-eaten costumes. Opera houses resting on their artistic laurels, unwilling take artistic risks. The ingrained conservatism in the opera business that could even prove fatal for the art form. But, Peter Hall’s production of Benjamin {…}
(Photo: Richard Hubert Smith) Whether you like Barrie Kosky’s stagings or not, they always have an enormous presence. Think of the Marlene Dietrich-inspired gorilla suit in his “Carmen” for the Royal Opera House, the inflatable Beckmesser caricature in the Nuremberg trial “Meistersinger”, or the eerie sea of ash and candles in his “Saul” for Glyndebourne. The latter, highly acclaimed, meant {…}
Glyndebourne’ s June 15 performance of “Dialogues des Carmélites” was interrupted by a group of protestors within the theater. The company took to social media to issue a statement apologizing for the disruption. “We are very sorry to everyone whose visit to Glyndebourne was affected by the protest action today [Thursday 15 June]. Our highest priority was the safety and {…}
Glyndebourne has announced that it will add another performance of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” due to popular demand. Per an official press statement, Artistic Director Stephen Langridge noted, “at a challenging time for the opera sector, it’s been a huge boost to see strong sales for our upcoming Festival. Our new production of ‘Don Giovanni’ is proving particularly popular, having already sold {…}
Photo credit: James Bellorini Composers Lucy Armstrong and Alex Ho have been selected to take part in Glyndebourne’s “Balancing the Score” program. “Balancing the Score” is a three-year-long, part-time residency that supports up-and-coming composers from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. The composers chosen will live and work in the Glyndebourne opera scene. Participants will also receive an annual bursary and have access {…}
The Glyndebourne Festival has announced a cast change for its production of “Dialogues des Carmélites.” The company said Danielle de Niese has withdrawn from Glyndebourne Festival’s 2023 production. As a result, Sally Matthews will take over the role of Blanche, returning to Glyndebourne after several successful engagements. Matthews is recognized as one of the foremost lyric sopranos of her generation and {…}
Glyndebourne has announced new autumn programming, designed to help audiences stay engaged while introducing new ones to the art form. The move comes as a response to the recent cancellation of its annual tour, following a cut to its funding from the Arts Council England. The program will start in September with two family-friendly “open days” of activities, tours, and {…}
Glyndebourne has announced that three artists will be part of the organization’s Jerwood Young Artists Programme in 2023. The three singers include mezzo-soprano Annabel Kennedy, bass-baritone Michael Ronan, and bass Jamie Woollard. Ronan performed with Glyndebourne in a production of “Les Mamelles de Tirésias” and covered roles in “La Bohème” and “The Wreckers.” He is also a member of the {…}