The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for its production of “Tristan und Isolde.” The company said that Ekaterina Gubanova will replace Iréne Theorin, who is ill, in the role of Brangäne. Gubanova recently opened the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma’s 2025-26 season in a production of “Lohengrin” and is set to sing the role of Brangäne at the {…}
The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a New Year’s concert on Jan. 4, 2026. The concert will feature Saioa Hernández and Xabier Anduaga alongside the Orquestra del Liceu and the Orquestra del Teatro La Fenice. Riccardo Frizza conduct. The collaboration will mark the first time the Liceu and Fenice work together, and it will also symbolize shared resilience after the {…}
The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced that Nadine Sierra and Ludovic Tézier will headline a concert on Feb. 18, 2026, replacing Renée Fleming, who has canceled her entire European tour due to knee surgery. Fleming was set to perform on Dec. 12, and tickets for that concert will be valid for the exceptional recital on Feb. 18, 2026. Pianist {…}
Sondra Radvanivsky surprised audiences on July 29 at the first performance of “West Side Story” at the Gran Teatre del Liceu. The Barcelona theater said, “It was the surprise of the night! The great Sondra Radvanovsky appeared on stage at the Gran Teatre del Liceu to perform ‘Somewhere’ in the symphonic version of ‘West Side Story,’ under the baton of {…}
The Gran Teatre del Liceu has named Jonathan Nott its new Music Director. Nott will begin his artistic chapter with the company from 2026-27. In a statement, the conductor said, “This appointment is a great privilege and truly an honor for me. Since childhood, I have been deeply connected to the world of singing and opera, and whenever I have {…}
The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for its gala performance on June 6, 2025. The company said that “mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine joins the Liceu’s Opera Gala, replacing Ekaterina Semenchuk, who will not be able to participate due to medical recommendations.” Margaine is known as one of the great mezzos of her generation, having performed at The {…}
The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced its 2025-26 season. The season opens with “The Cunning Little Vixen,” featuring Peter Mattei, Anaïs Masllorens, David Alegret, Elena Tsallagova, Alejandro López, Milan Perišić, Sara Bañeras, Angela Brower, Mireia Pintó, Laura Brasó, and Mercedes Gancedo. Josep Pons conducts the production by Barrie Kosky. Performance Dates: Sept. 20-30, 2025 Philip Glass’ “Akhnaten” will star Anthony Roth Costanzo, {…}
The Tearo Real de Madrid and Gran Teatre Del Liceu have been affected by the power outages in Spain. The Teatro Real announced that due to the widespread power outage, the dress rehearsal for “The Tale of Tsar Saltan” is canceled. Meanwhile, the Barcelona theater said, the performance of “La sonnambula” scheduled for today, Monday, April 28th due to the {…}
The Gran Teatre del Liceu will host the 2025 “Concert for Peace,” in collaboration with the Victoria de los Ángeles Foundation. This initiative, which began in 2022 in response to the outbreak of war in Ukraine, now returns in favor of peace, solidarity, and understanding between peoples, reaffirming the musical world’s commitment to universal rights. Given the increase in armed {…}
Pretty Yende has canceled her participation in a concert with Nadine Sierra on April 6, 2025, at the Gran Teatre del Liceu. The company said that for personal reasons Yende will no longer participate. As a result, Nadine Sierra will perform alone. The program was set to include arias and duets by Mozart, Bellini, Verdi, Gounod, Delibes, Mascagni, Puccini, Leoncavallo, {…}
The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for its March 21 performance of “Lohengrin.” The company said that soprano Okka von der Damerau will take on the role of Ortrud replacing Iréne Theorin, who is still suffering from an infection in one of her vocal cords. Von der Damerau performed on March 19, also replacing Theorin. The {…}
