Arte.TV to Stream Anna Netrebko’s Salzburg Festival’s ‘Tosca’

(Credit: Michael Pöhn) Arte.TV is set to present Puccini’s “Tosca” from the Salzburg Festival starring Anna Netrebko. The revival production by Michael Sturminger will be streamed on August 27, 2021. The production will also star Yusif Eyvazov and Ludovic Tézier and will be conducted by Marco Armiliato. The production will also feature Wiener Philharmoniker and Konzertvereinigung Wiener Staatsopernchor. The production will reunite the three soloists {…}

Jul 26, 2021

Met Opera’s ‘Rigoletto’ Undergoes Cast Change

The Metropolitan Opera’s new “Rigoletto” has undergone a cast change. Ludovic Tézier, who was originally announced as the baritone tasked with taking on the title role from May 28 through June 11 in the production’s second run, has been replaced by Quinn Kelsey, who will now sing all performances. He will join Kristina Mkhitaryan and Stephen Costello. Karl Marek Chichon {…}

Jun 18, 2021

Opéra National de Paris 2020-21 Review: Tosca

(Credit: Vincent Pontet/Opera de Paris) This review is from the opening night on the 4th of June 2021 For months the Opéra de Paris was doing it all it could to reopen. But the pandemic would not allow it. The result was that many productions were forced on digital platforms, including its recent “Faust” showcase. But alas, after 15 months {…}

Jun 8, 2021

Marina Rebeka, Ermonela Jaho, Golda Schultz, Rachel Willis-Sørensen & Ludovic Tézier Headline Radio France’s 2021-22 Season

Radio France has announced its 2021-22 season. For the purpose of this article we will focus only on the vocal works. Here is a look. Operas Ravel’s “L’Enfant et les sortilèges” spotlights Jodie Devos, Clara Guillon, Adèle Charvet, Marie Lenormand, Élodie Méchain, Antoine Normand, Régis Mengus, and Paul Gay. Mikko Franck conducts. Performance date: Oct. 1, 2021, Philharmonie de Paris {…}

Jun 7, 2021

Maria Agresta, Michael Fabiano, Ludovic Tézier, Luca Pisaroni Headline ‘Gala Lyrique’ at Opéra de Paris

The Opéra de Paris has announced that it will present a special “Gala Lyrique” on June 16, 2021 at the Palais Garnier. The showcase will feature Maria Agresta, Michael Fabiano, Ludovic Tézier, Luca Pisaroni, and the Orchestre de l’Opéra National de Paris, all under the musical direction of Mark Wigglesworth in his company debut. The concert will open with the {…}

Jun 3, 2021

Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Nina Stemme, Lisette Oropesa & Juan Diego Flórez Lead Wiener Staatsoper’s 2021-22 Season

The Wiener Staatsoper has announced its 2021-22 season which will spotlight some of the world’s greatest performers and five new productions. Here is the full slate. Premieres Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” will showcase Juan Diego Flórez as Count Almaviva, Marianne Crebassa as Rosina, Davide Luciano in the role of Figaro, Paolo Bordogna as Bartolo, and Ildar Abdrazakov as Basilio. {…}

Jun 2, 2021

Roberto Alagna, Ildar Abdrazakov & Ludovic Tézier to Perform at Chorégies d’Orange

(Image source: Les Chorégies d’Orange official website) Les Chorégies d’Orange Festival has announced a repertoire change for its 2021 edition. Per an official press release, the Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro alla Scala have informed the festival that they are forced to cancel their participation in a concert scheduled for July 24, 2021, due to ongoing concerns over the spread {…}

Jun 1, 2021

Adina Aaron, Ludovic Tézier, Helena Juntunen, Matthew Polenzani, Tuija Knihtilä Headline Savonlinna Opera Festival 2022

The Savonlinna Opera Festival has announced its 2022 festival, which will feature five operas and several concerts. First up will be a new production of Verdi’s “Aida” by director Phillipp Himmelmann who asserts that “’Aida’ must be retold, because the world has changed irrevocably.” The opera will star Adina Aaron and Helena Juntunen sharing the title role alongside Gaston Rivero, {…}

May 31, 2021

Anna Netrebko, Sonya Yoncheva, Sondra Radvanovsky, Roberto Alagna & Juan Diego Flórez Lead Teatro alla Scala’s 2021-22 Season

(Credits: Michael Cooper / Dario Acosta / Sonya Yoncheva official website / © Gregor Hohenberg / Gregor Hohenberg / Sony Music Entertainment) The Teatro alla Scala in Milan has announced its 2021-22 season, featuring some of the greatest performers in the world. Here is the full slate. Operas Anna Netrebko and Luca Salsi open the season in Verdi‘s “Macbeth” in {…}

May 23, 2021

Joyce DiDonato, Jonas Kaufmann, Diana Damrau, Lise Davidsen & Sonya Yoncheva Lead Palau de la Música Catalana’s 2021-22 Season

The Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona has announced a star-studded 2021-22 season with some of the world’s greatest orchestras, soloists, and choruses. Here is a look at the vocal and choral performances. The Cor Lieder Càmera and Josep Vila i Casañasperformworksby Bach, Brahms, Duruflé, Gasull, Morera, Ollé, Vila i Casañas, and Vaughan-Williams. Performance Date: Sept. 19, 2021 Joyce {…}

May 18, 2021

Sonya Yoncheva, Patricia Petibon, Joyce DiDonato & Philippe Jaroussky Lead Théâtre des Champs-Elysées’s 2021-22 Season

(Credit: Javier del Real/Salva Lopez) The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées has announced its 2021-22 season featuring some of the biggest stars in the world, staged operas, and concert operas. Staged Opera Debussy’s “Pelléas et Mélisande“ will be conducted by François-Xavier Roth and directed by Eric Ruf. Patricia Petibon, Stanislas de Barbeyrac, Sir Simon Keenlyside, Jean Teitgen, and Lucile Richardot star. Performance {…}

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