(Credit: barbaraaumueller) On April 30, 2023, Oper Frankfurt and Komische Oper Berlin will co-present the Frankfurt premiere of Handel’s “Hercules.” First premiering in January 1745, the oratorio was met with mixed reception further complicated by a run cut short due to illness within the cast. Modern musicologists have recognized Handel’s endeavor towards a new sound through the blend of opera {…}
The Stockholm University of the Arts is set to showcase a special spring performance at the Thielska Galleriet on May 24, 2023. The showcase will feature three opera soloists, all part of the master’s program in opera singing. The soloists include mezzo-soprano Milanka Noveska, soprano Alexandra Linde, and soprano Lina Carlsson, Jaroslaw. They will be joined by cellist Johannes Rydén {…}
The Festival de Lanaudiere 2023 has announced its programming for this year’s festival events. There will be 14 concerts at the Amphitheatre Fernand-Lindsay, as well as in regional churches, cultural venues, agritourism sites, free movie nights, and more. Among the highlights are the following: Conducted by Rafael Payare, four soloists will join a choir of 100 singers to perform Beethoven’s {…}
The New York Philharmonic has announced its 2023-24 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on vocal performances. Jeanette Sorrell conducts Händel’s “Israel in Egypt” with Amanda Forsythe, Sonya Headlam, Cody Bowers, Jacob Perry, Edward Vogel, and Apollo’s Singers. Performance Dates: Oct. 25 & 26, 2023 J’Nai Bridges headlines a program featuring music by Holst, {…}
The English Concert is set to record over 600 works by Händel as part of a project entitled “Handel for All.” The project will feature an online library that includes older recordings, newer recordings as they are added, live performances, a resource for all ages and abilities, interactive digital learning materials, and resources for academic institutions and cultural researchers among {…}
(Credit: Örjan Jakobsson) The Los Angeles Opera is set to continue its 2022-23 season with a concert showcase of Händel’s “Solomon.” Led by Harry Bicket, the concert will star Ann Hallenberg in the title role alongside Elena Villaón, Niamh O’Sullivan, James Way, Brandon Cedel, and Miah Persson. They will be joined by The English Concert and The Clarion Choir. Bicket {…}
The Jette Parker Artists are set to present Händel’s “Arminio” this April. The work will open on April 20 at the Linbury Theatre. Mathilda du Tillieul McNicol will direct a production starring Gabrielė Kupšyte in the title role; Sarah Dufresne as Tusnelda; Josef Jeongmeen Ahn as Segeste, Michael Gibson as Varo, and with guest artists, Isabelle Peters as Sigismondo, Kamilla {…}
On February 22nd, the Opéra de Monte-Carlo inaugurated a new era under the direction of Cecila Bartoli. To open her first season, Bartoli chose to present Handel’s 1735 opera seria “Alcina,” in which she stars in the title role. “Alcina” has become one of the most frequently staged works by Händel. This past year alone has seen productions at Covent {…}
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its 2023-24 season. For the purposes of this article, we will focus solely on vocal performances. The company will present “Classical Christmas: George Handel’s “Messiah.” The performance will be conducted by Matthew Kraemer. The showcase is set to take place at the Orpheum Theater. Performance Date: Dec. 14, 2023 The company also announced that {…}
Pittsburgh Opera continues the 2022-23 season with a performance of Händel’s baroque opera “Ariodante” in association with Chatham Baroque. The showcase, which is scheduled for Jan. 21-29, 2023, will take place at the CAPA Theater in Pittsburgh. Taking on the title role will be Jazmine Olwalia, with Emily Richter as Ginerva. Polinesso will be interpreted by Chuanyuan Liu with Daniel {…}
The Dutch National Opera & Ballet is set to present “Giulio Cesare” starting on Jan. 16, 2023. The opera, which will run through Feb. 5, 2023 (a total of eight performances), will be directed by Calixto Bieito and will be conducted by Emmanuelle Haïm as she leads Le Concert d’Astrée in its company debut. In the title role, audiences will {…}