Soprano María Bayo has received the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in France. Bayo has worked in France for many years and has performed numerous French roles throughout her career. The recognition is given to an artist for their contributions in France. Bayo is a Spanish soprano who has performed at the Salzburg Festival, Teatro alla Scala, Berlin Staatsoper, {…}
María Bayo has been named the new director of the Center for Perfeccionament at the Palau de les Arts in Valencia. The soprano will take over the position in September but will begin listening to auditions for upcoming young artists in March. In a statement, Bayo noted that she hopes to bring her knowledge from the stage and from having {…}
The Spanish government has announced the winners of the Bella Artes Gold Medals. This year, 32 personalities were given the honors for their efforts in the cultural world. Among the recipients were Emilio Sagi for his work as a director, Gustavo Dudamel for his work as conductor and ambassador of the musical world. María Bayo was also among the recognized {…}
It’s the holiday season and therefore there are a lot of new holiday albums and selections for the week. Here are the black Friday releases you should stream today! Reflejos The great Spanish soprano María Bayo releases her new album dedicated to Latin American and French songs, as well as never recorded music by the Belgian artist Max Moreau. The new {…}
The Teatro de la Zarzuela in Spain has announced its 2020-21 season featuring several productions, concerts, and recitals. Productions The season opens with a double entitled “Granada.” The first work in the double bill will be “La Tempranica” starring Nancy Fabiola Herrera, Ana Ibarra, Javier Franco, Rubén Amoretti, Gustavo Peña, Gerardo Bullón, and Miguel Sola. Meanwhile, Ainhoa Arteta and Virgnia {…}
The Teatro de la Zarzuela has announced its 2019-20 season featuring eight full productions, gala concerts, recitals, and many important Spanish and international stars. The season opens with Jesus Guridi’s “El Caserio” starring Raquel Lojendo, Angel Odena, Andeka Gorrotxateg, Marife Nogales, and Pablo Garcia Lopez. The second cast includes Carmen Solis, Joe Antonio Lopez, Jose Luis Sola, Ana Cristina Marco, and Jorge {…}
The Palau de La Musica has announced its 2019-20 season featuring guest performers, a number of choral pieces and all stars. Here is a break down of the operatic and vocal performances the season will offer. The season opens with the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge with the Jove de l’Orfeó Català in music by Wylkynson, Byrd, Britten, Lobo, Casals, Harvey, Weir, Villiers Stanford, {…}
The Supreme Court in Bilbao has rejected soprano María Bayo’s appeal. Bayo challenged the Supreme Court after the institution imdenified the soprano with only € 3,366.66 after she sued the Bilbao opera for firing her from a production of “Don Giovanni” without notice during the 2016-17 season. The soprano appealed the decision, requesting € 126,000 for moral damages and losses. With {…}
Fundación Baluarte has announced its 2018-19 season, featuring two popular operas in the canon and two of the world’s greatest singers in concert. Here is a look. Productions Sabina Puértolas, Antonino Siragusa, Emmanuel Franco, and Pablo Ruiz star in Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” with Antonnello Allemandi conducting. Performance Dates: Sept. 20-22, 2018 Gregory Kunde takes on his signature “Otello” in Verdi’s {…}
María Bayo has won her case against the Bilbao Opera. The soprano, who was fired from a production of “Don Giovanni” without explanation, will get a sum of 3,366 euros. The win comes after Bayo had originally lost the case in October 2017 when the judge favored the Bilbao opera stating that the company had followed orderly procedures and had {…}
Legendary Spanish soprano María Bayo will play Maria Callas. The soprano, whose career has seen her inhabit numerous coloratura roles will turn to the stage for Terence McNally’s famed play “Master Class.” The play, which remembers’s Callas’ legendary masterclasses at Juilliard, will begin on March 15, at the Teatre Borràs de Barcelona under the direction of Marc Montserrat-Drukker. The play {…}