We are reaching an interesting point in the summer for the opera world. Europe has essentially returned to “normalcy” as far as performances go. That also means an increasing lack of online content for operagoers from Europe’s biggest houses. Meanwhile, the rest of the opera world is in a transitional phase. With most companies preparing for digital starts to their {…}
(Credit: Alasdair Muir) Glyndebourne has unveiled the next set of operas that will stream as part of its online “Open House Series.” The company revealed that it will be streaming a production of Verdi’s “Falstaff” as directed by Richard Jones. The production, which was conducted by Vladimir Jurowski, stars Christopher Purves in the iconic title role alongside Alasdair Elliott, Paolo {…}
On July 11, 2020, performing arts venues in England will be able to hold outdoor performances with a socially-distanced audience. The announcement was made by culture secretary Oliver Dowden, who earlier in the week had also announced a rescue package for the arts industry of 1.57 billion pounds, said to be the largest single donation to the arts in the {…}
In keeping with last week’s themes of dialogue regarding racial equality in the opera world, we highly recommend checking out the several online shows such as Karen Slack’s “KikiKonversations,” Kenneth Overton’s “Black Opera Live,” and The Sitdown with LB,” hosted by Lawrence Brownlee. There is also a new conversation from Long Beach Opera regarding “Equity & Diversity in the Arts” that is {…}
(Image Provided by Glyndebourne) Glyndebourne has announced new programming for its Open House streaming service. In addition to presenting Mozart and Da Ponte’s trilogy between May 24 and June 13, the company will also be showcasing two unique works spanning hundreds of years. On June 14, the company will be present “Vanessa” in collaboration with OperaVision. The operatic thriller hails {…}
The Glyndebourne Festival has announced that it will postpone the opening of its 2020 festival. Instead of opening on May 21, 2020, it will instead open on July 14, 2020. As such, any performances scheduled prior to July 14 will be canceled. The company noted that it will send out a revised schedule in coming days. Productions that are likely {…}
Stephen Langridge has been appointed Artistic Director of the Glyndebourne Festival. The Glyndebourne Festival announced that the current director for Opera and Drama at Gothenburg Opera, Sweden will take his new role in Spring 2019. Throughout the years Langridge has been a strong advocate of contemporary music and has directed several world premieres at the Royal Opera House, Aldeburgh Festival, Dutch {…}
The Glyndebourne Festival has announced the semi-finalists for its brand new competition. Following a worldwide search that attracted nearly 200 entries, and preliminary rounds in Berlin, London and Philadelphia, 23 singers aged 21-28 have been chosen to compete in the semi-final at Glyndebourne on March 22. The singers will be competing for one of 10 places in the final on {…}
General Director, Sebastian F. Schwarz has stepped down from Glyndebourne. The company announced the decision on Dec. 4. The news comes two years after Schwarz’s appointment succeeding David Pickard, who left the festival after a decade to be director of the Proms. Schwarz said in a statement “To be Glyndebourne’s general director for the last two years has been my honor and privilege. In {…}
For years, the world has craved a solid Hamlet Opera. Well, it seems that that wish may have come true with Brett Dean’s new work. The opera received thunderously positive reviews from the Glyndebourne Festival and now audiences around the world will get to weigh in with their thoughts when the opera is streamed online on July 6, 2017. The {…}