The Deutsche Oper am Rhein in Dusseldorf has announced a cast change for its new production of “Herodiade.” The company said that french tenor Sebastien Gueze will perform the role of Jean. Gueze has performed at the Athens Opera, Teatro La Fenice, La Monnaie, Opéra National du Rhin in Strasbourg, Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris, Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia di {…}
The last time that New York audiences got a chance to see Massenet’s “Hérodiade” was back in 1995 when the Opera Orchestra of New York took on this grand opera. And it’s a shame because before Friday, May 10, 2019, they were all missing out on something truly captivating and inspiring. Thanks to the New Amsterdam Opera, we got a {…}
The New York Opera Fest 2019 kicked off on Monday, April 29 and for the next several weeks, New Yorkers will get ample opportunity to enjoy opera in a variety of unique ways. As has been OperaWire’s tradition over the years, we have reached out to a number of the companies participating in the festival and have asked them a {…}
The New Amsterdam Opera has announced that it will host a surprise salon event to preview its upcoming concert performance of Massenet’s “Hériodade.” The event is set for March 30, 2019 at a surprise Manhattan location and will be guest hosted by Ken Benson. The showcase will feature performances from the opera’s cover artists, which include Rachelle Pike, Sara Pearson, {…}
The New Amsterdam Opera has announced that this Spring it will present Massenet’s “Herodiade.” The company announced via social media that the opera would be presented on May 10 at the Center at West Park and that a cast would be announced at a later point. This is the fourth opera that the company is offering since its inception in 2016. {…}
Juan Pons, born on August 8, 1946, became one of the greatest underrated baritones of all time, his career associated with a number of major Italian operas such as “Andrea Chénier,” “Aida” and “Rigoletto.” He was always heavily reliable and put together some truly memorable vocal displays during his peak years. He also gave us some great stories, none more {…}
