Joyce DiDonato, Rihab Chaieb, Attilio Glaser, & Johan Reuter Lead Bregenz Festival’s 2025 Season

The Bregenz Festival has announced its 2025 season. Opera The festival will present Weber’s “Der Freischütz” in a production by Philipp Stölzl. The cast will include Liviu Holender, Johannes Kammler, Franz Hawlata, Raimund Nolte, Mandy Fredrich, Elissa Huber, Irina Simmes, Hanna Herfurtner, Gloria Rehm, Katharina Ruckgaber, Christof Fischesser, David Steffens, Oliver Zwarg, Thomas Blondelle, Attilio Glaser, and Mauro Peter. Performance Dates: July 17-August 17, 2025 Enescu’s {…}

Nov 11, 2024

Teatro Real de Madrid Uses Intimacy Coordinator for the First Time in ‘Theodora’

The Teatro Real de Madrid announced that for the first time in its history, it has contracted an intimacy coordinator for its production of Händel’s “Theodora.” Platea Magazine is reporting that the company contracted Ita O’Brien to coordinate the production’s sex and violent scenes. During the press conference, soprano Julia Bullock who takes on the title role said, “The work {…}

Nov 8, 2024

Joyce DiDonato, Renée Fleming, Ailyn Pérez, Nicholas Phan, Will Liverman, Karen Slack & Yannick Nézet-Séguin Lead Classical Grammy 2025 Nominees

The Grammy nominations have been announced. For this article, we will focus on the vocal and operatic nominations. The Best Opera Recording nominees are “Adams: Girls Of The Golden West” featuring John Adams, Paul Appleby, Julia Bullock, Hye Jung Lee, Daniela Mack, Elliot Madore, Ryan McKinny, and Davóne Tines, Dmitriy Lipay, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Los Angeles Master Chorale, “Catán: Florencia {…}

Nov 6, 2024

Teatro Real to Stream ‘Theodora’ with Julia Bullock & Joyce DiDonato

(Credit: Camilla Greenwell, ROH 2022) On Nov. 17, the Teatro Real de Madrid will stream Handel’s “Theodora” on MyOpera Player. The oratorio will be shown in a new production by Katie Mitchell, which originally premiered at the Royal Opera House and will star Julia Bullock, Iestyn Davies, Ed Lyon, Callum Thorpe, Thando Mjandana, and Joyce DiDonato. Ivor Bolton conducts the Coro y {…}

Oct 31, 2024

Joyce DiDonato, Lester Lynch, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Meredith Monk Headline Season One of Young People’s Chorus of NYC’s ‘Out of the Vox’

(photo: Pix Talarico) The Young People’s Chorus of New York City has announced the first season of “Out of the Vox,” a Short Film Series hosted by founder and artistic director Francisco J. Núñez. “’Out of the Vox’ gives audiences the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at the amazing people behind world-class performances,” Núñez said in an official press release. “By sharing {…}

Oct 28, 2024

Piotr Beczala, Sonya Yoncheva, Rolando Villazon & Joyce DiDonato Lead ‘Hidden Voices’ Series’ 2024-25 Season

SY1 has announced its 2024-25 season entitled “Hidden Voices” featuring a star-studded lineup of singers. The first concert will feature Sonay Yoncheva in the program “On One Star” featuring compositions by notable Italian composers. Performance Date: Dec. 3, 2024 Polish Tenor Piotr Beczala will perform a concert entitled “Romance.” Performance Date: March 19, 2025 Mexican tenor Rolando Villazón will visit Sofia {…}

Oct 13, 2024

Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute Kicks Off Education and Social Impact Programming for 2024-25

The 2024-25 programming for Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute has been announced. The Weill Music Institute offers more than 15 initiatives for students, educators, and audiences of all ages the chance to explore music and the arts. Most programming is low or no cost to participants. The 2024-25 season runs Oct. to May. Masterclasses led by Joyce DiDonato, with collaborative {…}

Sep 10, 2024

Joyce DiDonato Returns to Carnegie Hall for Masterclasses

Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato is set to return to Carnegie Hall’s Resnick Education Wing for her master classes for young professional opera singers. The masterclasses will take place from Oct. 10 through Oct. 12, 2024, and will feature the participation of soprano Bridget Esler, mezzo-soprano Michelle Mariposa, tenor Ben Reisinger, and bass Robert Ellsworth Feng. Collaborative pianists Joel Harder and Justina {…}

Jul 18, 2024

Joyce DiDonato to Present ‘Eden in Olympia’

World-renowned opera singer Joyce DiDonato presents “Eden in Olympia” from the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, an original project aiming to raise awareness about environmental stewardship. The project includes an emblematic performance of the Olympic Anthem sung for the first time in three languages. Filmed in April, “Eden in Olympia” will have its world premiere through the leading European culture {…}

Jun 10, 2024

Joyce DiDonato & Barbara Hannigan Headline La Jolla Music Society’s 2024-25 Season

La Jolla Music Society has announced its 2024-25 season. Here is a rundown of the vocal performances on offer. Barbara Hannigan and Bertrand Chamayou perform works by Messaien, Sciarbin, and Zorn. Performance Date: Dec. 5, 2024 Joyce DiDonato and the Kings present “Kings ReJoyce!” for the holidays. Performance Date: Dec. 7, 2024 Terence Blanchard and the E-Collective and Turtle Island {…}

May 27, 2024

Anna Netrebko, Lisette Oropesa, Asmik Grigorian, Nicholas Brownlee, Juan Diego Flórez & Joyce DiDonato Lead Palau de Les Arts’ 2024-25 Season

Palau de les Arts in Valencia has announced its 2024-25 season. Opera Gorges Ocloo’s “The Golden Stool” will star Nobulumko Mngxekeza-Nziramasanga and Nonkululeko Nkwinti. Performance Dates: Sept. 19, 2024 Lisette Oropesa sings the title role of Massenet’s “Manon” with Carles Pachon and Charles Castronovo. James Gaffigan conducts the production by Vincent Huguet. Performance Dates: Oct. 3-15, 2024 Elena Stikhina, Piero {…}