(Credit: Iko Freese / drama-berlin.de / Courtesy of LA Opera) There is a lot going on this weekend on the North American opera scene. With the 2019-20 season really coming into its own, major companies and opera stars are launching their big seasons. So here are the top five operas to see this weekend. Bounce: The Basketball Opera – Ardea {…}
The LA Opera is set to open its 2019-20 season with Puccini’s “La Bohème.” The new production by Barrie Kosky will open on Sept. 14 with the Marina Costa-Jackson in the lead role, Saimir Pirgu as Rodolfo, Erica Petrocelli as Musetta, and Kihun Yoon as Marcello. James Conlon will conduct the production which also star Nicholas Brownlee, Michael J. Hawk, {…}
This weekend we look at festivals and numerous seasons coming to a close. There are some rarely performed works and some masterpieces from some up and coming singers. Here is a look! Krol Roger – Oper Frankfurt, Germany Sylvain Cambreling conducts Johannes Erath’s production of Szymanowksi’s monumental work. The production is set to star Łukasz Goliński, Sydney Mancasola, Gerard Schneider, and AJ Glueckert. There will {…}
The Washington Concert Opera has announced its 2019-20 season featuring two operatic performances, which are set to be performed at Lisner Auditorium. The season opens with Thomas’ rarely performed work “Hamlet” featuring acclaimed soprano Lisette Oropesa, Jacques Imbrailo, Eve Gigliotti, and Jonas Hacker. Performance Date: Nov. 24, 2019. The second opera of the season is set to be Verdi’s “Simon {…}
The Michigan Opera Theatre has announced its 2019-20 season featuring musicals, galas, and special concerts. Here is a look at what the Detroit company has to offer. The season opens with a gala featuring star tenor Michael Fabiano and Soprano Leah Crocetto in arias from opera and musical theater. Stephen Lord conducts the starry evening. Performance Date: Oct. 12, 2019 {…}
The LA Opera has announced its 2019-20 season featuring six new productions, two company premieres, and one world pmiere. Here is a look at what to expect. Main Stage Barrie Kosky directs the first production of Puccini’s “La Bohème” in 25 years. Marina Costa-Jackson makes her LA Opera debut in the title role with Saimir Pirgu as Rodolfo. Erica Petroelli, {…}
The Seattle Opera is the first major opera company to announce its 2019-20 season, which will feature five operas and a special concert. Productions Verdi’s “Rigoletto” will open the season in August with a cast that features Lester Lynch and Giuseppe Altomare in the title role. Madison Leonard and Soraya Mafi take on Gilda while tenors Yongzhao Yu and Liparit {…}
The Bolshoi Theatre announced its 2018-19 season featuring a number of new productions, tours, and concerts. For its 243rd season, the Bolshoi Theatre is set to present 26 operas with a number of new productions. The season will get a new production of Tchaikovsky’s opera “Eugene Onegin” by director Eugeny Arye. The production will replace Dmitry Tcherniakov’s 12-year-old production. The Bolshoi will {…}
Elza van den Heever will not perform the final “Norma” at the Dallas Opera. In her stead soprano Aviva Fortunata will take on the lead role for the performance on Sunday, May 7, 2017. Fortunata performed the role of the priestess this past fall at the Canadian Opera Company. The Calgary native was a finalist in the 2016 Operalia Competition {…}
The Washington Concert Opera has announced its 2017-18 season with two Bel Canto rarities. The season begins with a performance of Bellini’s “La Straniera” on November 19th. It will feature three rising stars in their WCO debuts, soprano Amanda Woodbury as Alaide, tenor Gerard Schneider as Arturo, and mezzo-soprano Corrie Stallings as Isoletta. Also joining them is WCO favorite, baritone {…}