Saioa Hernandez, Leo Nucci & Carmen Giannattasio Headline Teatro Regio Di Torino’s 2019-20 Season

The Teatro Regio di Torino has announced its 2019-20 season. Bizet’s “Les pêcheurs de perles” opens the season starring Hasmik Torosyan, Yaroslav Abaimov, Fabio Maria Capitanucci, and Ugo Guagliardo. The production will be directed by Julien Lubeck and Cécile Roussat and conducted by Ryan McAdams. Performance Dates: Oct. 3-20, 2019 Anna Pirozzi and Carmen Giannattasio share the title role in Puccini’s “Tosca.” The two divas are {…}

May 22, 2019

Asociación Bilbaína de Amigos de la Ópera 2018-19 Review: Les Pêcheurs de Perles

“Les Pêcheurs de Perles” is but one of two operas by Bizet regularly performed. And even still, this work is heavily overshadowed by “Carmen,” one of the great classics of the repertory. Written by the young 26-year-old Bizet, the work features an inspiring atmospheric score with a deep taste of exoticism and mysticism; it is incredible how Bizet, who had {…}

May 17, 2019

Francesco Meli & Javier Camarena Headline Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – International

This weekend showcases popular works with one dominating Spain. There is a popular zarzuela with two important rising stars and the start of a new season. Check it out. La Traviata – Teatro Cafam, Colombia The Fundación Arte Lírico en Coproducción con el Ministerio de Cultura de España will begin a four-week long season of opera and Zarzuela. Verdi’s masterpiece {…}

May 16, 2019

David Bizic Replaces Lucas Meachem In Dortmund

David Bizic is set to replace Lucas Meachem in an upcoming performance of “The Pearl Fishers.” Bizic will replace Meachem on the May 31 performance as Meachem. Meachem was forced to cancel due to his wife’s pregnancy. He noted in a statement “I am deeply sorry to announce the cancellation of my upcoming performance of Pearl Fishers in Dortmund, Germany. {…}

May 14, 2019

Lucas Meachem To Replace Mariusz Kwiecien In Bilbao

Lucas Meachem is set to replace Mariusz Kwiecien in “The Pearl Fishers” at the Bilbao Opera. Platea Magazine broke the news noting that Meachem would be stepping in for Kwiecien, who was last seen at the Metropolitan Opera in the role of Zurga in the same opera. However, during that fall run, the Polish baritone canceled midway. He was also slated {…}

Apr 3, 2019

Baritone Lucas Meachem’s 5 Ways to Use Social Media To Grow Your Career

Technology has disrupted and altered every single industry in the world, and the opera world is certainly no different. A few decades ago, singers didn’t need to spend time promoting themselves on social media or other electronic forums, but that is simply not the case today. We’ve seen how a social media feed literally “feeds” us information (whether it’s true {…}

Mar 12, 2019

The Crypt Sessions 2019 Review: Lucas & Irina Meachem

On March 7, 2019, lovers of classical music gathered at the Church of the Intercession for the latest installment of Unison Media’s celebrated series, The Crypt Sessions. These concerts, curated by company president Andrew Ousley, often sell-out in minutes due to not only the limited size of the crypt, but the world-class performers that fill its depth with music. This {…}

Feb 26, 2019

Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Etienne Dupuis & Nicole Car Among Stars Of Opéra de Montréal’s 2019-20 Season

The Opéra de Montréal has announced its 2019-20 season featuring five staged operas and an opera in concert version. The season will open with Tchaïkovsky’s “Eugene Onegin” with real-life couple Etienne Dupuis and Nicole Car as Onegin and Tatiana. They will be accompanied by tenor Owen McCausland, mezzo Carolyn Sproule, bass Denis Sedov, mezzo Christiane Bélanger, with a guest appearance {…}

Jan 25, 2019

Pretty Yende, Leah Crocetto, Patricia Racette Among Major Stars Of Dallas Opera’s 2019-20 Season

The Dallas Opera has announced its 2019-20 season and it features some of the most diverse programming of any season announcement to date. The proceedings kick off with Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.” The classic opera will feature Paolo Fanale, Andrea Carroll, Markus Werba, Olga Pudova, and Morris Robinson, among others. Emmanuel Villaume conducts the score in a production originally directed {…}

Jan 24, 2019

Sondra Radvanovsky, Ana María Martínez & Christine Goerke Headline Lyric Opera Of Chicago’s 2019-20

The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced its 2019-20 season featuring 10 productions, including four new productions and the Ring Cycle in its entirety. The season will also include one special concert event and one important recital, among other projects. Here is a look at what audiences should expect. Main Stage The season opens with a revival of Rossini’s “Il {…}