Speranza Scappucci Withdraws From Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège’s ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’ Due to Surgery

(Credit: Speranza Scappucci official website) The Music Director of Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège Speranza Scappucci has canceled her upcoming performances of Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” in November 2021 due to surgery. Scappucci took to Facebook with the following statement: “Dear Friends and Fans! After a very successful production of Eugene Onegin, I am unfortunately forced to cancel my next project {…}

Sep 12, 2021

Find the First Name of These Famed ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’ Interpreters

(Credit: ©Miguel Lorenzo y Mikel Ponce) For this week’s edition of the Word Search we shine the spotlight on famed “Lucia di Lammermoor” interpreters of the past and present. Instructions: You are free to solve the word search directly on your mobile or desktop device; just click the first and last letter of each word for it to appear on {…}

Sep 5, 2021

Word Search: Complete the Title of these September World Premieres

For this edition of the word search, we take a look at operas that had their world premieres in September. Instructions: You are free to solve the word search directly on your mobile or desktop device; just click the first and last letter of each word for it to appear on the screen. For those using a mobile device, we {…}

Aug 19, 2021

Gran Teatre del Liceu 2020-21 Review: Lucia di Lammermoor

Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” has been performed at the Gran Teatre del Liceu 302 times since its premiere in 1849. The work has remained a house favorite and was hugely anticipated since its last new production came in 2015. And for the closing production of the 2020-21 season, the Catalan Opera house lined up two of its famed interpreters, Nadine {…}

Jul 21, 2021

Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Cast Change for ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’

The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” for the July 21 performance. The Spanish theater announced that Serena Sáenz will sing the title role in Donizetti’s masterwork replacing Nadine Sierra, who will not be able to sing due to a medical condition. Sáenz will make a double debut as she will be {…}

Jul 3, 2021

Opera Quiz: How Well Do You Know Donizetti’s ‘Lucia di Lammermoor?’

(Credit: Richard Termine) Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” is one of the canon’s most renowned and beloved works. And for this week’s quiz, we’re taking a deep dive into the famed work. The quiz will not only test your knowledge of its musical passages, but also its differing versions (the French and Italian) as well as some other miscellaneous information. My {…}

Jun 21, 2021

Roberto Alagna, Juan Diego Flórez, Ildar Abdrazakov, María José Siri & Zuzana Marková Lead Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège’s 2021-22 Season

Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège in Belgium has announced its 2021-22 season. For the purpose of this article, we will focus on the vocal works only. Here is the full slate. Opera Verdi‘s “La Forza del Destino” will star Marcelo Álvarez as Don Alvaro, María José Siri as Donna Leonora, and Simone Piazzola as Don Carlo di Vargas. The cast also {…}

May 30, 2021

Anita Rachvelishvili, Philippe Jaroussky & Ragaa Eldin Lead Clermont Auvergne Opéra’s 2021-22 Season

(Credits: Dario Acosta / Simon Fowler / Deutsche Oper Berlin official website) Clermont Auvergne Opéra in Clermont-Ferrand, France has announced its 2021-22 season. For the purpose of this article, we will focus on the vocal works. Opera Gaetano Donizetti‘s “Lucia di Lammermoor” showcases Jiwon Song as Enrico, Ragaa Eldin as Edgardo, and Heera Bae in the title role. The cast {…}

May 17, 2021

Opernhaus Zürich Announces Cast Change for ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’

(Credit: Johannes Ifkovits) Opernhaus Zürich has announced a cast change to its upcoming production of Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor.” The company announced that Irina Lungu will sing the title role, replacing Lisette Oropesa, who was originally scheduled to perform. Lungu will star alongside Piotr Beczala, Massimo Cavalletti, and Oleg Tsibulko. Speranza Scapucci is set to conduct the production which will {…}

Mar 20, 2021

Bayerische Staatsoper Cancels ‘Lucia Di Lammermoor’ and ‘Les Vêpres Siciliennes’

(Credits: LA Opera official website / Peter Knutson) The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced the cancelation of its run of Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” between March 20 & 26, and the presentations of Verdi’s “Les Vêpres siciliennes” on April 5, 10 & 13, 2021. The opera house stated that the performances could not be presented due to the worsening of the {…}

Mar 2, 2021

Brenda Rae Headlines Opera San Antonio’s Concert Performances of ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’

Opera San Antonio has announced that it will be presenting a series of highlights from Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” this May. The showcases, which are set for May 6 and 8, 2021 at the Tobin Center, will star soprano Brenda Rae as well as baritone Scott Hendricks and tenor Scott Quinn. Bass Musa Ngqungwana, soprano Claudia Chapa, and tenor Rick {…}