Konstantin Krimmel, Julian Prégardien, Andrè Schuen, Nikola Hillebrand, Christiane Karg Headline Schubertiade 2026

The lineup for Schubertiade 2026 has been announced. This article only features opera and classical vocal performances. Baritone Konstantin Krimmel and pianist Ammiel Bushakevitz open the season with an all Schubert program. Performance Date: April 29, 2026 Mezzo-soprano Sophie Rennert, pianist Joseph Middleton, and Vocalis are up next. Performance Date: April 30, 2026 Baritone Konstantin Krimmel Baritone is joined by {…}

Jun 24, 2025

Opernhaus Zürich 2024-25 Review: Elias

(Photo: Monika Rittershaus) After thirteen years as artistic director at the Zurich Opera House, Andreas Homoki leaves his post to Matthias Schulz and presents his last production in Zurich: a staged performance of Mendelssohn’s oratorio “Elias.” Mendelssohn wrote the oratorio in 1846, in a style reminiscent of Baroque oratorios, with Bach and Handel as its clear inspirations. The music blends Baroque and classical polyphony {…}

Apr 28, 2025

Jonas Kaufmann, Cecilia Bartoli, Marina Rebeka, Karita Mattila, Benjamin Appl, Rolando Villazón, & Elsa Dreisig Lead Elbphilharmonie Hamburg’s 2025-26 Season

The Elbphilharmonie Hamburg has announced its 2025-26 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances for the season. The Symphoniker Hamburg, alongside Carl-Philipp-Emanuel-Bach-Chor Hamburg and Knabenchor Hannover, perform Rufus Wainwright’s Dream Requiem. Mandy Fredrich and Isabelle Huppert are the soloists with Lucie Leguay conducting. Performance Date: August 22 & 23, 2025 Manuel Winckhler, Mauro Peter, Kathryn Lewek, Elsa Dreisig, Äneas {…}

Apr 1, 2025

Carolina López Moreno, Marta Torbidoni, Christopher Purves, & Adriana Bastidas-Gamboa Lead Oper Köln’s 2025-26 Season

Oper Köln has announced its 2025-26. Premieres Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut” will get a new production featuring Carolina López Moreno, Insik Choi, Wolfgang Stefan Schwaiger, Gaston Rivero, and Young Woo Kim. Andrés Orozco-Estrada and Arne Willimczik conduct the new production by Carlos Wagner. Performance Dates: Sept. 28-Oct. 19, 2025 Marc Albrecht conducts Wagner’s “Das Rheingold” with Paul-Georg Dittrich directing a new {…}

Mar 12, 2025

Asmik Grigorian, Sonya Yoncheva, Judit Kutasi, Maximilian Schmitt, & Soloman Howard Star in George Enescu International Festival 2025

(Photo credits: Vedinaș, Behrmann, & Adjahoe) The George Enescu International Festival 2025 announces its star-studded lineup. This article only features vocal works. The opening concert features the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir. Iosef Ion Prunner and Cristian Măcelaru conduct. Performance Date: August 24, 2025 Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen performs with the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra under the direction of Keri-lynn Wilson. {…}

Feb 3, 2025

Mark Padmore, Elsa Dreisig, Mercedes Gancedo, & Hugo Brady Take the Stage in LIFE Victoria 2025

(Photo credits: Borggreve, Fowler, & Reason) The Lied Festival Victoria de los Ángeles (LIFE Victoria) has announced its 2025 lineup. This article only features vocal works. Soprano Elsa Dreisig and pianist Romain Louveau perform Schumann’s “Dichterliebe,” along with works by Ravel, Pesson, Ströhl, and Fauré. Performance Date: February 11, 2025 A double bill of Poulenc’s “La voix humaine” and “La {…}

Oct 23, 2024

Ian Bostridge, Huw Montague Rendall, Louise Alder, & Mauro Peter Star in Bliss International Song Series’ 2024/25 Season

The Bliss International Song Series announces its 2024-25 season, curated by Musician in Residence and Bye-Fellow at Pembroke College, Cambridge, Joseph Middleton. All performance take place in the Auditorium at Pembroke College, and start at 7.30 p.m. Tenor Ian Bostridge CBE and Middleton present an all-Schubert program to open the season. Performance Date: November 7, 2024 Baritone Huw Montague Rendall {…}

Mar 5, 2024

Teatro La Fenice 2024 Review: Mozart’s ‘Requiem’

Each music-lover has their “Requiem” of choice. The Heroic will want to be mourned under Verdi’s; tender souls feel represented by the ethereal melodies of Brahms or Fauré. But, it is safe to say that nine of ten music-lovers prefer Mozart’s unfinished “Requiem.” More than a masterpiece, it is arguably the most gracious sacred work in the classical repertoire. However, {…}

Mar 18, 2023

Ermonela Jaho, Piotr Beczala, Cecilia Bartoli & Olga Peretyatko Lead Opernhaus Zürich’s 2023-24 Season

The Opernhaus Zürich has announced its 2023-24 season featuring more than 20 productions, concerts, and reictals. Ermonela Jaho stars in Puccini’s “La Rondine” with Sandra Hamaoui, Benjamin Bernheim, Juan Francisco Gatell, and Vladimir Stoyanov. Marco Armiliato conducts the production by Christof Loy. Performance Dates: Sept. 17-Oct. 28, 2023 Nahuel Di Pierro, Olga Peretyatko, Renato Girolami, Alasdair Kent, Pietro Spagnoli, and {…}

Nov 7, 2022

Cyrille Dubois, Benjamin Appl & Eleonora Buratto Lead New CD/DVD Releases

As part of this week’s CD / DVD releases, audiences will get to hear rarely performed works, a Rossini album, a documentary, a streamed opera, and a solo album by one of the great tenors of his generation. George Walker The fifth audio release on The Cleveland Orchestra’s own label showcased Music Director Franz Welser-Möst performing music by American composer {…}

Dec 10, 2021

Jonas Kaufmann, Elīna Garanča, Luca Salsi, Lisette Oropesa, Elena Stikhina, Asmik Grigorian Lead Salzburg Festival’s 2022 Season

(Credit: Anne Zeuner) The Salzburg Festival has announced its 2022 season, featuring eight operas, concerts, and international opera stars. For the purpose of this article we will focus on the vocal works only. Operas The season opens with Romeo Castellucci’s production of Béla Bartók’s “Bluebeard’s Castle.” The opera stars Mika Kares and Aušrinė Stundytė in the lead roles, alongside soprano {…}

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