Russell Thomas, Jakub Jósef Orlinski, Eun Sun Kim Headline San Francisco Opera’s ‘Celebrating the Summer’ Virtual Gala

San Francisco Opera is set to showcase a virtual event entitled “Celebrating the Summer Season” on Friday, July 10, 2020. The 90-minute program will be headlined by the artists and operas that were programmed during the originally scheduled summer season, which was canceled due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Such artists as Michelle Bradley, Louise Alder, Sasha Cooke, Jakub Jósef {…}

Jun 24, 2020

Ailyn Pérez, Golda Schultz, Étienne Dupuis, Adela Zaharia Headline New Productions Added to Bayerische 2020-21 Season

(Credit: Askonas Holt /Gregor Röhrig / Julien Fauguere / Chris Singer) The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a major change to its 2020-21 season, adding several productions to the slate. New Productions The company will world premiere “7 Deaths of Maria Callas” on Sept. 1, 2020. The opera had previously been slated to have its first performances at the tail-end of {…}

Jun 16, 2020

Louise Alder, Royal Opera House Among Major Winners of Critics’ Circle 2019

(Credit: Gerard Collett / Catherine Ashmore) The Music Section of the Critics’ Circle has announced the winners of its 2019 Annual Awards. Taking home the award for Young Talent (Voice) was soprano Louise Alder. As far as Best Opera Production, the Royal Opera House’s “Billy Budd” took home the high mark. Regarding Alder’s win, the Critics’ Circle noted that the {…}

Feb 10, 2020

Sondra Radvanovsky, J’Nai Bridges, Michael Fabiano Headline Canadian Opera Company’s 2020-21 Season

The Canadian Opera Company has announced its 2020-21 season, which will feature six operas and some special events. The season opens with François Girard’s famed production of Wagner’s “Parsifal.” Christopher Ventris and Vikor Antipenko will alternate the title role with Johan Reuter as Amfortas and Tanja Ariane Baumgartner will take on Kundry. Robert Pomakov will interpret Klingsor while Mika Kares {…}

Jan 28, 2020

Joyce DiDonato & Diana Damrau Headline New CD/DVD Releases (Week Of 1/27)

This week there are new releases from a recent Grammy winner, a Cardiff winner, and two well-known artists performing songs. Agrippina Coming off her Grammy win, Joyce DiDonato brings her acclaimed interpretation of Handel’s opera “Agrippina” in a complete CD recording. Performing alongside Maxim Emelyanychev, Chief Conductor of Il Pomo d’Oro, DiDonato is joined by a cast that also includes {…}

Dec 17, 2019

Anthony Roth Costanzo To Perform ‘Messiah’ With NY Phil Tonight

(Credit: Matthew Placek) Anthony Roth Costanzo has stepped into tonight’s performance the “Messiah” with the New York Philharmonic, replacing countertenor Iestyn Davies, who is ill. Costanzo joins a cast of singers that include tenor Joshua Ellicott, bass-baritone Dashon Burton, and soprano Louise Alder. Harry Bicket conducts the performance, which also features the Handel and Haydn Society Chorus under the direction {…}

Oct 7, 2019

Royal Opera House 2019-20 Live in Cinemas Preview: Erwin Schrott Headlines ‘Don Giovanni’

(Credit: Dario Acosta) On Oct. 8, 2019, the Royal Opera House will stream Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” into local cinemas, with international audiences getting a chance to see the transmission at a later date. The performance features the season premiere fo the production by Kasper Holten with a cast that include Malin Byström, Erwin Schrott, Roberto Tagliavnini, Daniel Behle, Myrtò Papatanasiu, {…}

Sep 18, 2019

Louise Alder Cancels Opening Night Gala With London Mozart Players

Louise Alder has canceled the Opening Night Gala performance with the London Mozart Players. The company said via social media, “Sadly Louise Alder is indisposed and won’t be able to perform tonight Fairfield Halls but we are thrilled that Elizabeth Watts is stepping in to perform two glorious Mozart arias with Jane Glover conducting.” Watts is a rising star who {…}

For my voice, this role is perfect. The tessitura is better than Alfredo in “La Traviata” because it is higher and I have found it a natural fit and a continuation in my Bel Canto style.

Jul 15, 2019

Oxford Lieder Festival Announces 18th Season

The 18th Oxford Lieder Festival has announced its season with a program focused on storytelling and fairy tales, from Norse legend to the Brothers Grimm, from the Grim Reaper to Greek myth. The festival will open with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, with Camilla Tilling and Neal Davies (Oct. 11) performing orchestral songs by Schubert and Grieg. The season {…}

Jun 19, 2019

Louise Alder To Star Alongside Mozartists in Wigmore Hall & Lichfield Festival

The Mozartists are set to appear at the Lichfield Festival and Wigmore Hall for performances on July 8 and 9, 2019. The performances will feature soprano Louise Alder as she performs such pieces as “O temerario Arbace… Per quell paterno amplesso” and “Se il padre perdei,” among other arias. The concert will also showcase hornist Gavin Edwards, and flautist Katy {…}

May 14, 2019

Royal Opera House 2019-20 Season: Here Is All The Information On The Live in Cinema Series

With the reveal of its new 2019-20 season, the Royal Opera House has unveiled its live in cinemas performances. Here is a rundown of the major works that audiences can check out in the movie theaters. Don Giovanni – Oct. 8, 2019: The Mozart masterpiece will feature Erwin Schrott, Roberto Tagliavini, Malin Byström, Daniel Behle, Christine Rice, Louise Alder, and {…}

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