The LA Opera has announced a cast change for its production of “Rigoletto.” The company said that Lisette Oropesa will sing the role of Gilda from May 31 to June 15, while Kathryn Lewek will sing the role June 18 through 21. They will replace Rosa Feola, who was originally scheduled. Oropesa has performed the role of Gilda at the {…}
The Elbphilharmonie Hamburg has announced its 2025-26 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances for the season. The Symphoniker Hamburg, alongside Carl-Philipp-Emanuel-Bach-Chor Hamburg and Knabenchor Hannover, perform Rufus Wainwright’s Dream Requiem. Mandy Fredrich and Isabelle Huppert are the soloists with Lucie Leguay conducting. Performance Date: August 22 & 23, 2025 Manuel Winckhler, Mauro Peter, Kathryn Lewek, Elsa Dreisig, Äneas {…}
(Photo: Marty Sohl / Met Opera) Simon McBurney’s German-language production of Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” lifts the veil between performers and audience members, making it easy to find a full-length opera (approximately three hours and 15 minutes) that is fun and interesting. OperaWire initially reviewed this production in detail for the Met’s 2022-23 season and is excited to see it included {…}
The Royal Ballet and Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. The season opens with Puccini’s “Tosca” in a new production by Oliver Mears. Anna Netrebko and Aleksandra Kurzak share the title role. Freddie De Tommaso and Gerald Finley also star. Performance Dates: Sept. 11-Oct. 7, 2025 Speranza Scappucci conducts Verdi’s “I vespri siciliani” in a revival of Stefan Herheim’s production. Marina {…}
The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées has announced its 2025-26 season. Opera Productions Jakob Lehmann conducts Berlioz’s “La Damnation de Faust” in a production by Silvia Costa. Benjamin Bernheim, Viktoria Karkacheva, Christian Van Horn, and Thomas Dolié star. Performance Dates: Nov. 3-15, 2025 Offenbach’s “Robinson Crusoé” will be conducted by Marc Minkowski and directed by Laurent Pelly. Lawrence Brownlee, Julie Fuchs, Laurent {…}
(Photo credits: Vedinaș, Behrmann, & Adjahoe) The George Enescu International Festival 2025 announces its star-studded lineup. This article only features vocal works. The opening concert features the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir. Iosef Ion Prunner and Cristian Măcelaru conduct. Performance Date: August 24, 2025 Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen performs with the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra under the direction of Keri-lynn Wilson. {…}
The Metropolitan Opera is set to revive Simon McBurney’s German-language production of Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte.” The production, which premiered in 2023 to wide acclaim will return for 11 performances starting March 23 and running through April 26, 2025. When it opened OperaWire said, “This is the Best Met Opera Production in Ages.” The production will star Golda Schultz as Pamina, opposite {…}
Fairfield County Chorale will present “Opera Spectacular” on March 29, 2025. The showcase will be headlined by soprano Kathryn Lewek, who will perform alongside her husband, tenor Zach Borrichevsky. The duo will perform alongside music director David Rosenmeyer in a program that features music by Verdi, Gounod, Donizetti, Rossini, Puccini, and Bizet, among others. The Chorale will also get its {…}
Opera Colorado is set to present Puccini’s “La Bohème.” The opera will be showcased at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House on Feb. 22, 25, 27, 28, and March 2. Raquel González stars in the role of Mimì in her Opera Colorado debut alongside star soprano Kathryn Lewek as Musetta and tenor Zach Borichevsky as Rodolfo. The cast is rounded out {…}
The Palm Opera Opera has announced a cast change for its production of “Roméo et Juliette.” The company noted that Kathryn Lewek will sing the role of Juliette, replacing the originally scheduled Amina Edris. Lewek took to social media and said, “I am delighted to announce that I’ll be at the BEACH for the next few weeks! ALSO when I {…}
(Photos: © Met Opera) This holiday season’s production of Metropolitan Opera’s “The Magic Flute” brings joy and grandiosity to Met Opera’s stage, and audience members of all ages. Julie Taymor’s beloved production is a nostalgic showcase of thoughtful set designs, costume designs, and dancing. This is the abridged, English adapted version of Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” designed to run in under {…}
