(Credit: Catherine Ashmore) This review is for the performance on Dec. 21, 2019. Richard Eyre’s production of “La Traviata” is celebrating its 25th year at the Royal Opera House, having proved itself a rock-solid box office winner alongside John Copley’s recently retired production of “La bohème.” This season will see 20 performances of it with three conductors and four casts, {…}
“Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a section or a film in its entirety, highlighting the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment looks at Rian Johnson’s {…}
(Credit: Shirley Suarez) The Semperoper Dresden has announced cast changes for its revival of Verdi’s “La Traviata.” The company announced that Katerina Tretyakova will sing Violetta on Nov. 9, 15, 20, 22 and 27, replacing Iulia Maria Dan. Meanwhile, Menna Cazel will sing Annina on Nov. 9 and 15, replacing Birgit Fandrey while Sejong Chang will sing Marchese d’Obigny on {…}
(Credit: Anna Barbera) Tenor René Barbera is set to take on the role of Alfredo at the Teatro alla Scala next July 2020. The tenor is stepping in for Francesco Meli, who was originally announced in the opera opposite soprano Marina Rebeka. The tenor joins a cast that includes Luca Salsi as Giorgio Germont and Zubin Mehta at the podium. {…}
(Credit: Ken Howard / Metropolitan Opera) Venera Gimadieva has withdrawn from performances of Verdi’s “La Traviata” at the Bayerische Staatsoper. The company announced that Gimadieva was ill and therefore had to withdraw from performances scheduled on Sept. 25, 29, and Oct. 2, 2019. As a result, Ailyn Pérez will take over performances in the title role. Pérez is currently performing {…}
(Credit: Charles DuPrat / Opera de Paris) “La Traviata” by Giuseppe Verdi is probably one of the most popular operas from this composer and from the opera catalogue in general. Based on the the play “La Dame aux Camelies,” which has been adapted from the novel with the same tittle by Alexandre Dumas (son), was inspired on the life of {…}
Prima Classic has announced a new recording of Verdi’s “La Traviata.” The company announced that on Nov. 1, 2019, it will release its first complete opera recording. “La Traviata” will star Marina Rebeka, Charles Castronovo, and George Petean and will be conducted by Michael Balke. They will be joined by the Latvian Festival Orchestra and State Choir Latvia. The new {…}
(Credit: Charles Duprat/ONP) The Opéra de Paris has canceled the Sept. 24 performance of Verdi’s “La Traviata.” The company announced that due to a strike regarding the proposed reform of the pension system, the scheduled performance was canceled. As a result the company is offering ticket-holders the chance to exchange their tickets for another production of the 2019-2020 season depending {…}
Ekaterina Siurina is set to take over the role of Violetta in “La Traviata” at the Vienna State Opera for Saturday’s performance. She will replace Irina Lungu for the second time in the run. Moreover, this performance will be live streamed via the Vienna State Opera’s service. Siurina took over the opening night performance just 20 minutes before the curtain {…}
(Credit: Wiener Staatsoper/Michael Pohn) The Wiener Staatsoper’s opening night of the 2019-20 season got off to an interesting start. The season was set to open with a revival of Jean-Francois Sivadier’s production starring Irina Lungu in the title role. But drama struck 20 minutes before the presentation when Lungu canceled. Luckily Ekaterina Siurina, Charles Castronovo’s wife was in the house {…}
“Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a section or a film in its entirety, highlighting the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment features James’s Grey’s ‘The {…}