(Photo credit: Jeff McLane) Studio M.A.R.S. is set to give the world premiere of “YUM!,” a new experimental XR music theatre production by Wen Liu. Sopranos Johanna Rusanen and Emmi Kauppinen, along with tenor Adrian Autard, baritone Henry Neill and the Ensemble Studio Dan perform in this new work that blends opera, performance art, and extended reality. “YUM!” explores the climate catastrophe, {…}
The Finnish National Opera and Ballet has announced its 2023-24 season. First up is “Das Lied von der Erde” with mezzo-soprano Tuija Knihtilä and tenor Tuomas Katajala as the soloists. Ville Matvejeff conducts. Performance Date: August 3, 2023 Hannu Lintu conducts Verdi’s “Requiem” with soprano Silja Aalto, tenor Mika Pohjonen, mezzo Maiju Vaahtoluoto, and bass Matti Turunen as the soloists. {…}
September brings the opening of several major companies in Europe. And that means new streaming opportunities of concerts and operas. Before we kick off our list, don’t forget to check out important discussions taking place regarding issues of race and equality in opera with such programs as Karen Slack’s “KikiKonversations,” Kenneth Overton’s “Black Opera Live,” and Mark S. Doss’ “Heart and Soul” series {…}
Credit: Emelie-Kroon/Timo-Mokkila The Finnish National Opera has announced its 2020-21 season featuring the continuation of the New Ring Cycle. Operas (in Alphabetical Order) The Finnish Opera will showcase a production of “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci“ directed by Damiano Michieletto. “Cavalleria” is heading by Niina Keitel, Eduardo Aladren, Ángel Ódena, and Merle Silmato while “Pagliacci” stars Marjukka Tepponen, Mika Pohjonen, and {…}
The Oratorio Society of New York is set to perform Finnish composer Sibelius’ “Kullervo,” as well as works by Berlioz and Debussy, at Carnegie Hall on Feb. 25, 2019. The Oratorio Society will divide its 200 member group for its third concert of the season. The women’s chorus will be singing Berlioz’s “La mort d’Ophélie,” a movement from “Tristia,” and {…}