Editorial: Repertory Stagnation, Star Power & What We Can Learn About the Opera Industry From Rolex Ambassadors Gala

A prestigious showcase of the opera world , the Rolex Ambassadors Gala, took place at La Scala earlier this month. Big names and outstanding performances. A unique opportunity to see the stars of the opera world together: Juan Diego Flórez, Jonas Kaufmann, Sonya Yoncheva, Yuja Wang, Plácido Domingo and Gustavo Dudamel conduct Wiener Philharmoniker. But today, I’m not going to review {…}

Jul 24, 2019

Jonas Kaufmann Headlines Opera Australia’s ‘Andrea Chenier’

Jonas Kaufmann makes a return to Opera Australia in the title role of Giordano’s “Andrea Chénier” at the Sydney Opera House. The tenor will take on two performances with internationally celebrated singers Eva-Maria Westbroek and Ludovic Tézier, both making their Opera Australia debuts. Pinchas Steinberg conducts the concert performances. Opera Australia director Lyndon Terracini said in a press release, “’Andrea Chénier’ is a fantastic {…}

Jul 23, 2019

Jonas Kaufmann Cancels ‘Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg’ In Munich

Jonas Kaufmann has canceled performances of “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” at the Bayerische Staatsoper. The company announced that Kaufmann would not be singing performances scheduled for July 27 and 31, 2019. As a result, Daniel Kirch will replace the tenor in the role of Walther. Kirch has performed at the Wiener Staatsoper, the Volksoper Wien, the Semperoper Dresden, the Zurich Opera {…}

Jul 14, 2019

Zoran Todorovich Replaces Jonas Kaufmann In Munich

The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a cast change for the July 15, 2019 performance of “Otello.” Jonas Kaufmann will no longer sing the title character, which he performed on July 12. As a result, Zoran Todorovich will sing the Otello, one of his signature role. Todorovich is a well-known “Otello” who has performed the opera all over the world. Of {…}

Jul 12, 2019

Jonas Kaufmann, Plácido Domingo & The Top 7 Opera To see This Weekend Internationally (7/12-14)

(Credit: Gran Theatre del Liceu/Bayerische Staatsoper/Metropolitan Opera) This weekend is stacked with a number of new productions and revivals with some of the biggest stars. Here is a look at seven works we think are unmissable. Guillaume Tell – Chorégies d’Orange, France Nicola Alaimo takes on Rossini’s final opera, a work that has become his signature. He is joined by {…}

Jul 8, 2019

Jonas Kaufmann Recording ‘Otello’

Jonas Kaufmann has revealed he is recording “Otello” for Sony Classical. The tenor posted a photo on Instagram with Antonio Pappano and Carlos Alvarez revealing that he is recording Verdi’s penultimate opera alongside Federica Lombardi in the role of Desdemona. The new recording comes after Kaufmann’s role debut in 2017 at the Royal Opera. He went on to perform the {…}

Jul 3, 2019

Sony Classical Announces New Jonas Kaufmann Album

Sony Classical has announced Jonas Kaufmann’s new album “Wien.” The new album is set to be an homage to Vienna and the operetta style. The album will feature works from J.Strauss, Robert Stolz, Peter Kreuder, Hermann Leopoldi, and Georg Kreisler. The Wiener Philharmoniker joins Kaufmann in the album as well as Rachel Willis-Sørensen, who sings a number of duets with the {…}

Jun 25, 2019

Jonas Kaufmann & Leo Nucci Lead Lead New CD/DVD Releases – June 24

Three major releases are set for this week including two major box sets from one important artist and another of a major work. The Jonas Kaufmann Collection Arthaus is set to release a collection of three DVDs starring Jonas Kaufmann. The box set will include performances of “Fidelio,” “Nina,” and “Il Ritorno d’Ulisse” from Opernhaus Zurich. Artists in the box {…}

Jun 22, 2019

Medici To Broadcast Rolex Ambassadors Concert

Medici.tv is set to broadcast the Rolex ambassadors concert live from the Teatro alla Scala on June 23, 2019. Plácido Domingo, Gustavo Dudamel, Jonas Kaufmann, Juan Diego Flórez, Sonya Yoncheva, and Yuja Wang will perform in the star-studded evening performing. The program is set to include music from Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino,” “Il Trovatore,” “Otello,” Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore,” Halévy’s {…}

May 29, 2019

Jonas Kaufmann Cancels Final ‘Tosca’ Performances

Jonas Kaufmann has canceled the final two performances of Puccini’s “Tosca” at the Opéra de Paris. The tenor announced via social media that due to medical reasons he will not be able to perform. He stated, “I am so very sorry not to have been able to come to Paris to sing ‘Tosca’ for a public so very special to {…}

May 24, 2019

Nadine Sierra, Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann & Rachel Willis-Sorensen Highlight Opera De Bordeaux’s 2019-20 Season

The Opéra de Bordeaux has announced its 2019-20 season featuring numerous new productions, great stars and a number of acclaimed recitals. Eric Cutler and Adam Smith share the title role in Offenbach’s “Les Contes d’Hoffmann” with Jessica Pratt singing the four heroines, Nicolas Cavallier as the four villains, and Aude Extrémo as Nicklausse. Marc Minkowski conducts. Performance Dates: Sept. 19-Oct. 1, 2019 Marianne Crebassa {…}