The Bravo! Vail Music Festival has announced its 39th Season which will take place from June 25 to August 6, 2026. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” will be performed in concert, marking the first-ever opera performance by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Bravo! Vail. The performance features the Festival debuts of singers Jennifer Rowley, {…}
The Curtis Institute of Music has announced several major appointments to its voice and opera department beginning in the 2025–26 school year. Among the artists joining the faculty are bass-baritones Patrick Carfizzi and Alan Held; baritone Elliot Madore (Opera ’10, Voice ’09); and sopranos Amanda Majeski (Opera ’09), Jennifer Rowley, and Karen Slack (Opera ’02). Moreover, the institution has announced {…}
(Photo by Fay Fox) Jennifer Rowley is set to perform at the Metropolitan Opera during Andrea Bocelli’s special evening on Oct. 5, 2025. The soprano took to social media and said, “I am overjoyed and truly thrilled to announce that I will be a guest artist on Andrea Bocelli Italian opera favorites concert at the Met Opera on October 5th! {…}
(Credit: Chris Singer) The Teatro Lirico di Cagliari has announced a cast change for “Aida.” The company said that Jennifer Rowley will sing the title role on July 11, 13, 16, 18, and 20, replacing Marigona Qerkezi, who was originally announced but is jumping into a production of “Il Trovatore” at the Royal Opera House. Rowley announced the news via {…}
The Washington National Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. Mainstage Productions The season opens with Verdi’s “Aida” in Francesca Zambello’s production. Kwamé Ryan conducts with Jennifer Rowley starring in the leading role. She is joined by Adam Smith, Raehann Bryce-Davis, Agnieszka Rehlis, Shenyang, and Morris Robinson. Amber R. Monroe and Robert Watson also star in the lead roles. Performance Dates: {…}
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2025-26 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Fabio Luisi and Sofia Fomina lead a program of Mahler and Haydn. Performance Dates: Oct. 2 & 5, 2025 Fabio Luisi and Inon Barnatan lead a program with the Dallas Symphony Chorus of music by Angelica Negron, Gerswhin, and Gould. Performance Dates: Oct. {…}
(Credit: Matthew Holler, Photographer) Jennifer Rowey has joined Fletcher Artist Management and Stage Door for Management. The soprano announced the news via social media stating, “This week I kick off my 2024/25 season with a new management team of Fletcher Artist Management and Stage Door and I could not be more excited for this collaboration!” She added, “Throughout my career, {…}
The Staatsoper Unter den Linden has announced a cast change for its production of Puccini’s “Tosca.” The company said that Jennifer Rowley will sing the title role replacing Aleksandra Kurzak. The soprano has performed the role at the Metropolitan Opera, New Orleans Opera, Philadelphia Orchestra, Semperoper Dresden, and Opera de Marseille, among others. In a statement, the soprano said, “I {…}
Opernhaus Zürich has announced its 2024-25 season. Premieres Samuel Penderbayne’s “Wir pfeifen auf den Gurkenkönig” will be conducted by Thomas Barthel and Ann-Katrin Stöcker. Claudia Blersch directs the production which will star Liliana Nikiteanu, Sylwia Salamonska, Irène Friedli, Philipp Mayer, Stanislav Vorobyov, Valeriy Murga, Gary Martin, Martin Zysset, Carl Hieger, Christian Sturm, Indyana Schneider, Céline Akçağ, Sylwia Salamonska, and Rebeca {…}
Opera Naples is set to present Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.” The production by Maria Todaro will star internationally acclaimed soprano Jennifer Rowley in her signature role. She will be joined by mezzo-soprano Julia Maria Johnson, tenor Martín Nusspaumer and baritone Raymond Diaz. Ramón Tebar will conduct the Naples Festival Orchestra. “Madama Butterfly” will be performed on March 8 and 10, 2024 {…}
Opera Philadelphia has announced a new cast change for its production of “Simon Boccanegra” on Oct. 1, 2023. The company said, “Last night, Jennifer Rowley made her Opera Philadelphia debut, jumping into the role of Maria/Amelia last-minute and charming Friday night’s audience. You have another chance to see her at Sunday’s 2:00 p.m. matinee.” Rowley also added, “With a little {…}
