Juan Diego Flórez, Diana Damrau & Marina Rebeka Lead Top 5 Performances To See Internationally (3/6-8)

(Credit: Teatro Cervantes/Bayerische Staatsoper) This weekend, three new productions open with superb casts. Meanwhile one of the biggest stars in opera makes a major debut while a production will continue in very intriguing circumstances. Norma – Staatsoper Hamburg, Germany Marina Rebeka headlines a new production of “Norma” by Yona Kim. Rebeka takes on her signature role alongside Marcelo Puente, Liang {…}

Feb 26, 2020

Marina Rebeka, Anita Rachvelishvili & Christian Van Horn Lead Dutch National Opera’s 2020-21 Season

The Dutch National Opera has announced its 2020-21 season featuring new productions and a number of world premieres. Boito’s “Mefistofele” opens the season with a new production by Tatjana Gürbaca. Marco Armiliato conducts the production with Christian Van Horn in the title role, Charles Castronovo, Olga Busuioc, and Guanqun Yu. Performance Dates: Sept. 5-24, 2020 Paula Murrihy, Sandrine Piau, Tuomas {…}

Feb 13, 2020

Lucia Lucas, Benjamin Bernheim & 7 Exciting Debuts of the Met Opera’s 2020-21 Season

(Credit: J. Henry Fair/Victor Santiago/Manon Leprévost/Johannes Kaplan) One of the most exciting aspects of a new season is the fact that audiences will get an opportunity to experience new and exciting artists for the very first time. This is also the case at the Metropolitan Opera, which will feature a plethora of debuts in numerous major productions. Here is a {…}

Jan 2, 2020

Ismael Jordi Replaces Vittorio Grigolo At Royal Opera House

(Credit: Francisco Pinteno) The Royal Opera House has found its replacement for Vittorio Grigolo in Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor.” The company announced that Ismael Jordi will take over the role of Edgardo in the production by Katie Mitchell this summer. Jordi made his Royal Opera debut in 2014 singing Leicester in “Maria Stuarda” and returned for Alfredo in “La Traviata” {…}

Nov 15, 2019

Olga Peretyatko & María José Siri Lead Top 8 Operas To See This Weekend Internationally – (11/15-17)

(Credit: Theater an der Wien/Opera de Monte Carlo) This weekend is filled with rarities and curiosities. And those burning for repertory staples will also be obliged as some of the great opera stars of today are taking on iconic operas. Here is a look at what we reccommend. La Vestale – Theater an der Wien, Vienna Elza Van Den Heever {…}

Oct 24, 2019

ABAO Bilbao Opera 2019-2020 Review: Lucia di Lammermoor

(Credit: E. Moreno Esquibel/ABO) On Oct. 19, 2020, the Bilbao Opera opened its 2019-20 season with Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lamermoor” in what was a complete success. With a strong cast, a simple but effective production, and the expertise of conductor Riccardo Frizza, the ABAO reminded audience members of the high standards and quality that the company can offer. “Lucia di {…}

Oct 18, 2019

Olga Peretyatko, Jessica Pratt & Anna Pirozzi Headline International Weekend – (10/18-20)

(Credit: Teatro Regio di Torino/Royal Opera/Bilbao Opera This weekend is filled with new productions, season openings, role debuts and some of operas greatest masterpieces. Lolita – Prague State Opera, Czech Republic Rodion Shchedrin’s new opera gets another performance at the Estates Theatre with Pelageya Kurennaya in the title role, as well as Petr Sokolov, Alexander Kravets, Daria Rositskaya, Michaela Zajmi, {…}

Jul 22, 2019

Javier Camarena & María José Montiel Headline Teatro Cervantes De Málaga’s 2019-20 Season

The Teatro Cervantes de Málaga has announced its 2019-20 season featuring four staged productions and a concert performance. Berna Perles, César Gutiérrez, Roman Ialcic, Beatriz Díaz, Pablo García López, Luis López, and José Antonio López star in Beethoven’s “Fidelio” with José Carlos Plaza directing and Manuel Hernández Silva conducting. Performance Dates: Nov. 1 & 3, 2019 Javier Camarena performs a concert with music García, Rossini, and Zingarelli with {…}

Jun 19, 2019

Teatro Villamarta de Jerez Announces 2019-20 Season

El Teatro Villamarta de Jerez has announced its 2019-20 season. The season opens with a Jazz “Le Nozze di Figaro,” in a production by Paco Mir with an adaptation by Jaume Vilaseca. Axier Sánchez, Montserrat Seró, José Julián Frontal, Lola Casariego, Mar Esteve, Xavi Fernández, and Francisco J. Sánchez star. Performance Dates: Oct. 5 , 2019 Carmen Jiménez, María Ogueta, José Angel Florido, and David Lagares {…}

May 24, 2019

Valentina Nafornita, Ismael Jordi & Emöke Barath Headline Opera De Lausanne’s 2019-20 Season

Opéra de Lausanne has announced its 2019-20 season. Beate Ritter, Vannina Santoni, Géraldine Chauvet, Jean-François Borras, Nicolas Courjal, and Marina Viotti in Offenbach’s “Les Contes d’Hoffmann” with Jean-Yves Ossonce conducting. Performance Dates: Sept. 29–Oct. 9, 2019 The season will present the final of the Kattenburg competition. Performance Date: Oct. 17, 2019 Lenneke Ruiten stars in a concert entitled “Gli amori di Teolinda” featuring music {…}

May 23, 2019

Ainhoa Arteta, Plácido Domingo & Yolanda Auyanet Highlight Teatro De La Zarzuela’s 2019-20 Season

The Teatro de la Zarzuela has announced its 2019-20 season featuring eight full productions, gala concerts, recitals, and many important Spanish and international stars. The season opens with Jesus Guridi’s “El Caserio” starring Raquel Lojendo, Angel Odena, Andeka Gorrotxateg, Marife Nogales, and Pablo Garcia Lopez. The second cast includes Carmen Solis, Joe Antonio Lopez, Jose Luis Sola, Ana Cristina Marco, and Jorge {…}