Ainhoa Arteta, Plácido Domingo & Yolanda Auyanet Highlight Teatro De La Zarzuela’s 2019-20 Season

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 {…}

May 22, 2019

Gran Teatre del Liceu Barcelona 2018-19 Season Review: “La Gioconda”

When the the Gran Teatre del Liceu announced that legendary octogenarian Italian regista Pier Luigi Pizzi would be directing a new production of “La Gioconda” with Iréne Theorin making her title role debut, it was on paper at least, a must-see event. Unfortunately the parchment tended to perforate even before the prima when the celebrated Swedish diva canceled and second-cast {…}

Nov 7, 2018

Q & A: María José Montiel On Her Return To The U.S. & Her Upcoming ‘La Gioconda’ At The Liceu

It’s a big return for María José Montiel. The Spanish mezzo-soprano, who is recognized throughout Spain, has forged a career in opera, recitals, and concerts and has become one of the country’s most acclaimed classical singers of her generations. But rarely has she traversed the Atlantic to perform in the United States. Her last appearances in the States have been {…}

Oct 26, 2018

Maria José Montiel To Open Opera Naples’ Season

Opera Naples will kick off its Opera Stars Concert Series with Maria José Montiel in recital. The mezzo-soprano will be joined by pianist and Opera Naples Artistic Director, Ramón Tebar. There will also see a special appearance by cellist Angel Luis Quintana, who will be playing a violoncello J. Guadagnini “II Soldato” from 1800. The concert will be the start of {…}

Aug 6, 2018

Joseph Calleja & María José Montiel Lead Opera Naples’ 2018-19 Season

Opera Naples has announced its upcoming 2018-2019 season, featuring an exciting combination of operas, solo performances, chamber music and special events. The season will mark the fifth season with internationally acclaimed Conductor and Artistic Director, Ramón Tebar. “I’m so excited to present a wonderful and varied season for the Southwest Florida community that encompasses many different styles, genres, and events {…}

Jun 11, 2018

Carmen Solís & María José Montiel Perform In Orquesta De La Extremadura’s 2018-19 Season

The Orquesta de Extremadura unveiled its 2018-19 season, featuring two important Spanish singers. Here is a look at those two concerts that are musts. María José Montiel performe Chausson’s “Poème de l’amour et de la Mer” alongside Álvaro Albiach. The concert will also include Bruckner’s ever popular Symphony No. 7. Performance Dates: Oct. 4 & 5, 2018 Carmen Solís performs Mozart arias under {…}

May 17, 2018

Carlos Alvarez, Ainhoa Arteta & Sabina Puertolas Headline Teatro Del La Zarzuela’s 2018-19 Season

The Teatro de la Zarzuela has announced its 2018-19 season featuring a number of favorites and international stars. The season will also include concerts and recitals by some of the world’s greatest singers. Productions Pablo Sorozabal’s “Katiuska” opens the season with Guillermo Garcia Calvo conducting Ainhoa Arteta, Rocio Ignacio, and Maite Alberola sharing the title role. Carlos Alvarez, Ángel Odena, Jorge {…}

Jan 11, 2018

María José Montiel Cancels Concerts In Spain

Mezzo-soprano María José Montiel had canceled upcoming engagements with the Spanish National Orchestra. According to the organization, Montiel was forced to cancel concerts on Jan. 19 and 20 due to health issues. She was expected to perform “Shéhérazade.” As a result, the concerts were modified to include orchestral works from Prokofiev and Manuel de Falla. Montiel is still scheduled to perform {…}

Dec 14, 2017

Opera Naples Announces Recital With Maria José Montiel

Opera Naples has announced its first major recital of the recital featuring world-renowned mezzo-soprano MarÍa José Montiel. Known for her interpretation as Carmen, Montiel, will be joined by artistic director Ramón Tebar in a recital that will include French, Spanish and Brazilian songs as well as beloved operatic arias. Montiel has many accolades, including the prize for Best Female Singer {…}

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