Omaha Opera has announced its 2022-23 season. The season will open with a production of “X, the Life and Times of Malcolm X” in a production by Robert O’Hara. The work will star Adam Richardson in the title role, Victor Robertson as Elijah and Street, and Whitney Morrison as Louise / Betty. Gil Rose conducts Anthony Davis’ score. “Malcolm X {…}
(Credit: Miguel Lorenzo Mikel Ponce) “Le Nozze di Figaro” was one of many productions staged by Opéra national de Paris (Paris Opera), which was severely affected by the pandemic, suffering from the cancellation of several performances and multiple changes in the cast with covers stepping in at very short notice. Before the February 3 performance in the Palais Garnier, it was {…}
Photo Credit: Prudence Upton Opera Australia’s latest production for their 2022 summer season, a revival by Andy Morton of David McVicar’s 2015 production of “The Marriage of Figaro,” opened at Sydney Opera House on January 27th which, according to Opera Australia’s publicity, is Mozart’s 266th birthday. January 27th is also the day after Australia Day, the annual holiday which commemorates {…}
The Opéra de Paris has announced cast changes for its productions of “Khovanshchina” and “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The company noted that Olga Busuioc has withdrawn from “Khovanshchina” and as a result, the role of Emma will be sung by Anush Hovhannisyan. Hovhannisyan made her Paris Opera debut during the first performance on Jan. 26 and once again joins a {…}
The Opéra de Paris has canceled the Jan. 27, 2022 performance of “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The company noted, that “despite all its efforts to maintain performances during the health crisis and following positive Covid-19 test results among the artists, they were unfortunately obliged to cancel the performance.” As a result, ticketholders who paid with a credit card will automatically be {…}
The Opéra de Paris has canceled its Jan. 25 performance of “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The company noted that despite all its efforts to maintain performances during the health crisis and following the unavailability of too many artists, it was forced to cancel the performance. Ticketholders who paid with a credit card will automatically be refunded within a few days {…}
Soprano Anna El-Khashem has joined the Opéra de Paris’ production of “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The soprano, who will interpret the lead role of Susanna, is set to appear in the performances slated for Jan. 21, 23, following Ying Fang, who will step into the production starting on Jan. 15 through Feb. 18, 2022. El-Khashem revealed on social media that {…}
(Credit: Ken Howard) On January 8, 2022, the Metropolitan Opera presented the season premiere for Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The matinee performance saw the audience gather for an afternoon of musical comedy. While not a full house, there was a respectable turnout amid concerns over the Omicron variant which has seen closures and cancellations worldwide. As people found their {…}
(Credit: David Ruanoquer) The Staatsoper Unter den Linden has announced that mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti will perform the role of Cherubino for the final season performances of Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” on April 9 & 16, 2022. Viotti joins a cast that includes Gyula Orendt in the role of Count Almaviva, Elsa Dreisig as Countess Almaviva, Regula Mühlemann as Susanna, {…}
(Credit: Chris Lee) The Metropolitan Opera is set to revive Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The production by Richard Eyre will be shown six times starting Jan. 8 through 28, 2022. Maestro Daniele Rustioni will lead the production with a cast that includes Golda Schultz in her Met role debut as Countess Almaviva and Adam Plachetka as Count Almaviva. When {…}
(Credit: Chris Christodoulou) OperaVision has announced its streams for the month of January. Polly Graham’s production of Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” from the Royal College of Music kicks off the streaming slate. The opera features Jamie Woollard as Sarastro, Michael Bell as Tamino, Charlotte Bowden as Pamina, and Clara Barbier as Die Königin der Nacht. The cast also includes Dafydd Allen, {…}