(Credit: Photo Courtesy of Verdi Chorus) The Verdi Chorus has announced that it will present “Opera Gets Real” for two performances this April at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica, California. The performances, set for April 18-19, 2020, will feature music from Verdi’s “Ernani” and “Macbeth,” Beethoven’s “Fidelio,” and “La Gioconda” and “Andrea Chénier.” The organization will also {…}
(Credit: Pedro Walter) The Vienna State Opera will live stream “Macbeth” on Nov. 1, 2019. The Verdi work will feature the return of Plácido Domingo to the theater for the first time since being accused of sexual misconduct in the United States. The Vienna State Opera stated openly that it would support Domingo in his upcoming contracts, which included his {…}
Giuseppe Verdi is undeniably one of the greatest composers in the history of opera with such works as “La Traviata,” “Aida,” “Rigoletto,” ubiquitous with the artform. Verdi’s genius is often associated with his melodic vibrancy and muscularity, but the greatest strength of his art is his ability to embed his characters with deep humanity, even in the most absurd of {…}
Craig Colclough will take on the role of Macbeth in Verdi’s drama at the Metropolitan Opera on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, replacing Željko Lučić, who was originally scheduled to take on the performance. This performance was originally set to be performed by Plácido Domingo, but when he withdrew from the production on Tuesday, Sept 24, 2019, Lučić was scheduled to {…}
It’s a big weekend in North America with four major companies opening their doors for the first time in 2019-20. As such, we have a plethora of major works to recommend, including two new operas that are sure to fulfill the interest of those who want something a bit different from the familiar path. Here are our top five*** opera {…}
(Credit: Ken Howard / Metropolitan Opera) It was supposed to be the hottest ticket in town. It was the first time Anna Netrebko and Plácido Domingo would grace the Metropolitan Opera together in a production. But we all know how that turned out. For weeks, Met audiences had no clue what to expect. The company said nothing as it awaited {…}
Plácido Domingo has withdrawn from all performances of Verdi’s “Macbeth.” In a statement to the New York Times, Domingo said that he was not returning to the Metropolitan Opera amidst recent allegations of sexual harassment. Domingo told the New York Times, “I made my debut at the Metropolitan Opera at the age of 27 and have sung at this magnificent theater {…}
(Credit: Ken Howard / Metropolitan Opera) Verdi’s “Macbeth” may be a major repertory staple, but its Met history is actually not as extensive as one might imagine. In sum, the Verdi opera has appeared just 105 times in the company’s history. When it returns on Wednesday, Sept. 25, the company will be reviving it for the first time in five {…}
(Photo: Victor Santiago) Italian Bass-Baritone Alex Esposito has an established and successful career, particularly in roles from Mozart and Rossini operas, although he is certainly not to restricted to this repertoire. He has appeared in many of Europe’s premier theatres, including La Scala, Covent Garden, Berlin’s Staatsoper, Vienna’s Staatsoper and many more, and worked alongside many of the world’s leading {…}
(Credit: Andrew Boyle) Heartbeat Opera has announced its 2019-20 season, which will feature three major presentations. It all kicks off with “Hot Mama: Singing Gays Saving Gaia,” the company’s sixth annual Halloween Drag Extravaganza. It will be directed by Ethan Heard and will take place at the Roulette in Brooklyn. Performance Dates: Oct. 30, 31, 2019 The company will then {…}
Audiences worldwide will get a chance to see the Vienna State Opera’s production of “Macbeth” on May 14, 2019 via the company’s live streaming service. The Verdi tragedy will be conducted by James Conlon with a cast that includes George Petean in the title role and Tatiana Serjan as his wife. Ferruccio Furlanetto takes on the role of Banco with {…}
