Elizabeth Llewellyn, Maxim Mironov & Patricia Racette Headline International Weekend (2/21-23)

(Credit: Courtesy of English National Opera ) This weekend there are a number of new productions including two comedies, three modern masterpieces, and one classic repertoire staple. Here is a look at our recommendations. Egmont – Theater an der Wien, Austria Edgaras Montvidas, Bo Skovhus, Maria Bengtsson, Angelika Kirchschlager, Theresa Kronthaler, and Károly Szemerédy star in Christian Jost and Christoph {…}

Feb 9, 2020

Mary Bevan, Callum Thorpe & Anna Stéphany Highlight London Handel Festival 2020

(Credit: Balthasar Denner) London Handel Festival will take place from March 5 to April 10, 2020, featuring number of vocal and orchestral works. The oratorio “Susanna” will feature Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, Patrick Terry, Yaritza Véliz, April Koyejo-Audiger, Michael Mofidian, Andrés Presno, and Blaise Malaba. Patrick Milne will conduct the production by Isabelle Kettle. Performance Dates : March 5, 7, 11, 12 {…}

Feb 6, 2020

Julia Bullock, Gustavo Dudamel & Isabel Leonard Lead LA Philharmonic’s 2020-21 Season

(Credit: Ken Howard / Met Opera) The LA Philharmonic has announced its 2020-21 season featuring a number of important stars and conductors. For the purposes of this article, we will only highlight vocal performances. The season opens with Grieg’s Piano Concerto and Peer Gynt selections with Gustavo Dudamel conducting Lang Lang. The program also includes John Adams’ Short Ride in {…}

Jan 23, 2020

Natalya Romaniw, Toby Spence & Christine Rice To Feature In Garsington Opera’s 2020 Season

The Garsington Opera has announced its 2020 season which will feature four staged operas including two repertory staples and two rarities. Here is a look. Verdi and Romani’s “Un giorno di regno” gets a new staging by Christopher Alden with Tobias Ringborg conducting. Richard Burkhard, Henry Waddington, Christine Rice, Siobhan Stagg, Konu Kim, and Grant Doyle star in the production. Performance {…}

Dec 19, 2019

Malin Byström & Ben Bliss Headline New CD/DVD Releases

This week, two debut albums will dominate the headlines. There is also a DVD release of an acclaimed production. Here are our recommendations. Overture Ben Bliss has released his new album “Overture” on streaming platforms including Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, and Google Play among others. The new album features music from Bernstein, Donizetti, and Mozart, among others. Street Scene Bel {…}

Dec 17, 2019

Buxton International Festival Announces 2020 Season

The Buxton International Festival has announces its 2020 season. For the purposes of this article we will only focus on the opera and oratorio performances announces for the festival. The operatic offerings begin with Rossini’s “La Donna del Lago” which will star Nico Darmanin, John Irvin and Catherine Carby. Jacopo Spirei directs the production conducted by Adrian Kelly. Performance Dates: {…}

Aug 6, 2019

BroadwayHD To Stream Teatro Real’s 2018 Production of ‘Street Scene’ Via BroadwayHD

(Photo Credit: Javier del Real) BelAir Media is set to showcase the Teatro Real de Madrid’s 2018 stage production of Kurt Weill’s “Street Scene” via BroadwayHD on August 8, 2019. The media company will present this historic performance this August, which was directed for TV by Jérémie Cuviller and recorded on February 14 and 16, 2018. Those performances featured music {…}

Jun 11, 2019

Mary Bevan & Sophie Bevan Honored At Queen’s Birthday Honors

Mary Bevan and Sophie Bevan been highlighted at the Queen’s birthday honors. The two sopranos received the honor of being appointed MBE, alongside conductor Robin Ticciati, Principal Conductor of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, who was given the distinction of OBE. Tenor Mark Padmore and composer Jonathan Dov were recognized with a CBE. Outside the classical realm, Olivia Colman and Elvis Costello {…}

Apr 3, 2019

Corinne Winters, Sarah Connolly & Sean Panikkar Headline English National Opera’s 2019-20 Season

The English National Opera has announced its 2019-20 season featuring seven new productions and three revivals, the greatest number of new productions in five years. The season will also include four new productions that present the same story: the Orpheus myth will be seen in four operas spanning 230 years, interpreted by four directors from radically different theatrical disciplines, all within the {…}

Jan 21, 2019

Sophie Bevan, Hanna Hipp & Joshua Bloom Highlight Garsington Opera’s 30th Anniversary Season

Garsington Opera has announced its 30th anniversary season, which is set to include four new productions – including a UK stage premiere of Offenbach’s little-known “Fantasio.” The season will run from May 29, 2019 through July 26, 2019. The season kicks off with Smetana’s “The Bartered Bride,” set in the English countryside. Natalya Romaniw stars as Mařenka, alongside Brenden Gunnell {…}

Mar 26, 2018

Artist Of The Week: Mary Bevan To Create The Title Role In ‘Coraline’

Mary Bevan is an up and coming English soprano who has made a name for herself in her home country performing a wide range of repertoire. This week she will continue her trajectory of dominating modern operas with the world premiere of “Coraline” as she takes on the title role. Based on Neil Gaiman’s much-loved story, the story became an {…}