On March 12 and 15, 2026, the Dresden Philharmonic will perform Richard Strauss’ “Elektra” in concert form at the Dresden Kulturpalast. The work will be conducted by chief conductor Sir Donald Runnicles, who has become an acclaimed interpreter of Strauss’ masterwork following performances at the Wiener Staatsoper, BBC Proms, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Metropolitan Opera, and the Deutsche Oper Berlin. {…}
The Sarasota Opera has announced its 2026-27 season. Here is a look: Fall 2026 The season opens with Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” with Kerrigan Bigelow as Gretel, alongside returning Lisa Chavez as the Witch, and Lindsey Polcyn as Gertrude. Spencer Reichman will make his company debut as the Father. Anthony Barrese conducts. Performance Dates: Oct. 30-Nov. 14, 2026 Winter 2027 {…}
Karita Mattila is praising the cancellation of Valery Gergiev’s concert in Italy. The soprano took to X and said, “Some people showed some backbone. NOT the Italian concert organizer, slimy Russian ass licker. People with backbone won.” She added, “Russians have no place on the world arts stage as long as they continue attacking Ukraine!” Ever since the invasion of {…}
(Credit: ©ABofill) The Gran Teatre del Liceu will stream its production of Dvořák’s “Rusalka” on its platform Liceu+ on July 4, 2025. The production by Christof Loy will star Piotr Beczała, Karita Mattila, Asmik Grigorian, Alexandros Stavrakakis, and Okka von der Damerau. Josep Pons will conduct the production. Grigorian is known for her interpretation of Rusalka as she has performed it around the world {…}
Karita Mattila has joined Opus 3 Artists for worldwide general management. She will be represented by Senior Vice President Nathan Wentworth. In a statement, Nathan Wentworth said, “We are honored to welcome Karita Mattila to Opus 3 Artists. She is a transformative presence on the world stage—an artist of extraordinary integrity, intelligence, and power. It is a privilege to partner {…}
(Credit: Deutsche Oper) The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced its 2025-26 season. Premieres Detlev Glanert ‘s “Die drei Rätsel” will be conducted by Dominic Limburg and directed by Brigitte Dethier. The production will star Martina Baroni, Philipp Jekal, Chance Jonas-O’Toole, Joel Allison, Padraic Rowan, Maria Vasilevskaya, and Alexandra Oomens. Performance Dates: Oct. 11, 2025-Feb. 15, 2026 Sir Donald Runnicles will {…}
(Photo: Monika Ritterschaus) Opéra Bastille is in the midst of presenting a new production of Puccini’s “Il Trittico” (The Triptych) from April 29 to May 28, directed by Christof Loy and conducted by Carlo Rizzi. The triptych features three operas of different natures, all juxtaposed to demonstrate the breadth of the Italian composer’s genius. Contrary to Puccini’s own instructions, the {…}
The Dresdner Philharmonie has announced its 2025-26 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Gunter Berger conducts the Children’s Choir with Malte Arkona moderating. Performance Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Hans-Christoph Rademann conducts Bach’s Mass in B Minor with Christina Landshamer, Marie Henriette Reinhold, Patrick Grahl, and Matthias Winckhler. Performance Date: Oct. 3, 2025 The music of Astor Piazzolla, {…}
(Photo credit: © Camilla Greenwell/Royal Ballet & Opera) Pinching pitches at an apex, Janáček’s “Jenůfa” scales extremes. The opera tells of sextoness Kostelnička Buryjovka, who takes a lethal misstep to protect her stepdaughter. Persuaded Laca will agree to wed Jenůfa if she’s childless, Kostelnička drowns newborn baby Števa. Rue accrues until Kostelnička confesses. Any other art form would attribute her {…}
The Bilbao Opera is set to present a new production of Puccini’s “Il Trittico.” The new production is set to open on Nov 23 and will be presented on the 26, 29, and Dec. 2 at the Euskalduna Bilbao. The performances will commemorate the 100th anniversary of Puccini’s death. The production by Paco Azorín will be the first time that {…}
The Royal Opera House has announced its 2024-25 season. Here is a look at the season. Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” will open the season with a cast that includes Luca Micheletti, Ying Fang, Huw Montague Rendall, Jacquelyn Stucker, and Ginger Costa-Jackson. Performance Dates: Sept. 2-15, 2024 Verdi’s “La Traviata” will feature two casts. The first cast will be headlined {…}