You won’t find any modern works in this weekend’s recommendations. In fact, the big offerings around the U.S. center on the standard repertory with perhaps one exception (and that might not be much of one). Here are our picks (in alphabetical order by company). Eugene Onegin – The Atlanta Opera Tchaikovsky’s masterwork will get a showcase at The Atlanta Opera {…}
Elza van den Heever has canceled tonight’s performance of Strauss’ “Elektra.” The Lyric Opera of Chicago announced Van den Heever is suffering from a cold and as a result the role of Chrysothemis will be sung by Alexandra LoBianco. This season, LoBianco has been at the Lyric Opera covering the role of Brünnhilde in “Siegfried” and Chrysothemis in “Elektra.” She has {…}
Lyric Opera of Chicago announced that Emily Birsan will step in to replace Albina Shagimuratova in the role of Violetta Valéry during today’s performance of Verdi’s “La Traviata.” The company announced that Shagimuratova is suffering from laryngitis and is therefore unable to perform. Birsan in an alumna of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center. She recently appeared {…}
There is a lot more standard repertory this weekend on offer around the United States. So here is a look at the performances to check out (in alphabetical order by company). Così Fan Tutte – Canadian Opera Company Mozart and Da Ponte’s opera will get a performance on Feb. 9 and will feature a cast that includes Kirsten McKinnon, Emily {…}
The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced that Ryan Opera Center soprano Ann Toomey will replace Danielle de Niese in the final three performances of “La Bohème.” The company announced that due to illness, De Niese would not be able to continue the run in the role of Musetta. Additionally, the company said that doctors recommended De Niese needed vocal rest {…}
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 {…}
PBS will showcase a performance of “Orphée et Eurydice” from the Lyric Opera of Chicago on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. The broadcast will kick off at 9 p.m. EDT and stars Andriana Chuchman, Dmitry Korchak, and Lauren Snouffer. The production famously brought together director-choreographer John Neumeier and the Joffrey Ballet for a production that OperaWire stated “Gluck’s ‘Orphée et Eurydice’ {…}
Remember when we said last week that this month would feature one particular opera rather heavily? Well, it’s that time of the year. And since it is the holiday season, we are going to give a few more companies the benefit of the doubt with works being presented more than once. Cendrillon – Lyric Opera of Chicago Massenet’s take on {…}
Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” is an audience favorite and a timeless classic and seeing Sir David McVicar’s revival currently playing at the Lyric Opera of Chicago is like a step back into time. The action is pushed forward a few centuries to Spain in the 19th with a dark and murky Goya-themed setting as the fitting backdrop for a tale of {…}
As we get ready for Thanksgiving, we can look around and be thankful for all the opera options in North America. Here’s a look at what you can check out before you start to think about your Thanksgiving feast. Poppea – Bare Opera It might be a reduced version of Monteverdi’s masterpiece, but it remains a vital piece of work {…}
“Siegfried” may be the most underappreciated among the operas of Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle. In many ways, it advances the plot minimally compared to the others and has the feature of being musically distinct within itself because Wagner composed its third and final act 12 years after the first two. Yet crucially, it serves to unite the love duo of {…}