(Credit: Liceu) The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for its production of “La Forza del Destino.” The company said that Pietro Spagnoli will sing the role of Fra Melitone taking over for Gabriele Viviani, who must exit the production due to medical reasons. Spagnoli has performed the role at the Opera de Las Palmas and at the {…}
The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for its production of Wagner’s “Parsifal” on June 2, 2023. The company said that baritone Tommi Hakala will sing the role of Amfortas, replacing Matthias Goerne. Hakala has performed at the Metropolitan Opera, Staatsoper Dresden, Strasbourg, Copenhagen, De Vlaamse Opera, Teatro Real Madrid, Savonlinna Opera Festival, De Nederlandse Opera Amsterdam, {…}
(Credit: Merri Cyr) The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for its production of Massenet’s “Manon.” The company said that for the April 23 performance, Soprano Nadine Sierra will sing the role of Manon, replacing Amina Edris who has pharyngitis. Sierra is currently headlining the first cast of “Manon” and sang the April 22 performance. She is {…}
The Fundación del Gran Teatre del Liceu is set to receive the Creu de Sant Jordi. Since 1981, the award is considered one of the most important prizes given by the Govern de la Generalitat in Catalunya. This year, 30 people or entities will receive the Creus de Sant Jordi representing different fields and the region of Catalunya. According to {…}
(Credit: Gran Teatre del Liceu official website) The Opéra National de Paris and Gran Teatre del Liceu have announced that they have been forced to postpone the first joint project scheduled for the 2021-22 season. The decision comes on the heels of a drastic increase of COVID-19 cases throughout Europe due to new Omicron variant. The two institutions have agreed {…}
The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced its 2021-22 season featuring new productions, concerts, and a special 175th-anniversary gala. Here is a look at the new season. Opera The first opera of the season is set to be Strauss’ “Ariadne auf Naxos” starring Iréne Theorin and Johanni van Oostrum sharing the title role. They will be accompanied by Samantha Hankey, {…}
OperaVision has announced its December program filled with holiday treats for all ages. The first stream of the month will be Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” from the Gran Teatre del Liceu. The production by Christof Loy stars Christopher Maltman in the title role. Streaming Date: Dec. 4, 2020 Massenet’s “Werther” will be streamed from the Teatro Sociale di Como and stars {…}
The region of Cataluña in Spain has announced that it will reopen theaters and auditoriums on Nov. 23. The government announced that it plans on reopening theaters at 50 percent and with a maximum of 500 people in order to comply with health regulation due to COVID-19. As a result, the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona will reopen with {…}
(Credit: Dario Acosta) The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for its production of “La Traviata.” The company announced that George Gagnidze will take over the role of Giorgio Germont replacing Artur Ruciński, who has had to cancel due to personal reasons. Gagnidze, who is well known for his Verdi roles, has performed the role of Germont {…}
The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of “La Traviata.” The company announced that Lisette Oropesa and Pretty Yende will replace Rosa Feola as Violetta. They will alternate with Kristina Mkhitaryan, who is also set to sing the role. Oropesa is well known for her interpretation of Violetta having performed it at the {…}
The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for its December production of “La Traviata” The company announced that Artur Ruciński and Àngel Òdena will sing the role of Giorgio Germont replacing George Petean, who will be unable to participate for personal reasons. Ruciński is well known for performing the bel canto and Verdi repertoire. He has performed {…}