The Gran Teatre del Liceu will celebrate its 175th anniversary with the launch of Liceu+ LIVE during the 2022-23 season. The new digital platform will allow viewers to see operas from the season live or in a special edited version after the live stream. The first season will showcase five operas presented through 2022-23 including “Il trovatore,” “Il trittico,” “Tosca,” {…}
The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced cast changes for its April 19 performance of “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The company noted that the role of Susanna will be played by Arianna Vendittelli, replacing Angela Brower, and the role of Countess of Almaviva will be performed by Iulia Maria Dan, replacing Ana-Maria Labin. Vendittelli is a well known in Italy {…}
The Gran Teatre del Liceu is set to present John Adams’ “Anthony and Cleopatra” during the 2023-24 season. The new opera is a co-production with San Francisco Opera, Teatro Massimo Palermo, and Metropolitan Opera. “Anthony and Cleopatra” will make its world premiere during the San Francisco Opera’s 100th anniversary in a production by Elkhanah Pulitzer. The Gran Teatre del Liceu’s {…}
The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced the artists for its 175th-anniversary concert. The company noted that Àngel Òdena, Giacomo Prestia, Marta Mathéu, Manel Esteve, and Raúl Giménez will join Joseph Calleja and Anna Netrebko in the gala. The evening will include Act two scene from Verdi’s “Macbeth” as well as Act two from “La bohème” and Act two scene two of “Turandot.” {…}
(Credit: Gran Teatre del Liceu official website) The Catalan regional government has introduced a series of restrictive measures aimed at curbing the latest spread of COVID-19. The Catalan authorities were forced to ask for a Catalan High Court approval for the new measures. A nighttime curfew between 12 a. m. and 6 a. m. has been introduced in all municipalities {…}
The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a production change to its upcoming “Die Zauberflöte.” In a press release, Liceu noted that due to the difficulty of the production and a limited schedule with the technical team and soloists, the company has been obliged to change the production. As a result, the opera house will present a revival of Sir {…}
(Credit: Gerald Finley official website) Famed Canadian bass-baritone Gerald Finley has joined the roster of the MWA Management. “I am absolutely thrilled to welcome one of my favorite artists to the MWA family. I have always been a huge fan of Gerald Finley’s astonishing artistry and commitment to the art form. It is hard to imagine a more complete artist {…}
(Credit: Speranza Scappucci official website) The Musical Director of the Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège Speranza Scappucci has received the first edition of the De Sanctis Europa Prize, at the residence of the Italian Ambassador in Brussels. The De Sanctis Prize is an important Italian distinction, conferred by the De Sanctis Foundation in collaboration with the Council of Ministers and the {…}
The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced cast changes for its upcoming production of Strauss’ “Ariadne auf Naxos.” The company announced that due to an injury, Iréne Theorin has canceled her participation in the title role. As a result, soprano Miina-Liisa Varela will sing the role of Primadonna (Ariadne). Additionally, Brandon Jovanovich has been forced to cancel his participation in {…}
The Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona has canceled its upcoming “Liceu a la fresca.” The company canceled the event scheduled for July due to the instability of the ongoing pandemic. Specifically, the company announced that it would be hard to organize an event that includes a variety of organizations such as agents, companies, television, and public administrations. Since the {…}
(Credit: Studioline Photography) The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced that soprano Elena Sancho Pereg will perform the role of Stella in the upcoming production of Offenbach’s “Les Contes d’Hoffmann” on Jan. 18, 19, 25, 28 & 31, 2021. Soprano Adriana González must spend 10 days in preventive isolation, in accordance with the COVID-19 regulations. González will perform the role {…}