Morris Robinson, J’Nai Bridges, Jacqueline Echols, Limmie Pulliam Headline Anna H. Wang Concert Series 2025-26

The Anna H. Wang Concert Series has announced its 2025-26 season. The season features two performances, including one starring bass Morris Robinson. That showcase, set for Jan. 31, 2026, is titled “Morris & Friends: An Evening of Opera & Gospel” and features Robinson alongside such artists as mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges, lyric soprano Jacqueline Echols, tenor Limmie Pulliam, Music Director Brandon {…}

May 8, 2025

Christine Goerke, Norman Garrett, Raehann Bryce-Davis & Brandon Jovanovich Lead Boston Lyric Opera’s 2025-26 Season

The Boston Lyric Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. Norman Garrett headlines Verdi’s “Macbeth” with Alexandra LoBianco, David Junghoon Kim, and Zaikuan Song. David Angus conducts the production by Steve Maler. Performance Dates: Oct. 10 & 12, 2025 Christine Goerke and Morris Robinson lead Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries” with David Angus conducting. Performance Dates: Nov. 12, 2025 Andris Nelsons conducts the {…}

Mar 27, 2025

Jennifer Rowley, Rosa Feola, J’Nai Bridges, John Holiday & Ryan McKinny Lead Washington National Opera’s 2025-26 Season

The Washington National Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. Mainstage Productions The season opens with Verdi’s “Aida” in Francesca Zambello’s production. Kwamé Ryan conducts with Jennifer Rowley starring in the leading role. She is joined by Adam Smith, Raehann Bryce-Davis, Agnieszka Rehlis, Shenyang, and Morris Robinson. Amber R. Monroe and Robert Watson also star in the lead roles. Performance Dates: {…}

Mar 25, 2025

The Atlanta Opera 2024-25 Review: Macbeth

(Photo: Raftermen Photography) The Atlanta Opera (TAO) thrives and even expands while many classical music organizations contract. Their spring mainstage offerings began this month with Verdi’s “Macbeth. ” But not before the announcement of their 2025-26 season, including what few companies can afford to do—“Götterdämmerung,” completing an entire “Ring” cycle. Their season also includes Philip Glass’ “La Belle et la {…}

Mar 25, 2025

Morris Robinson Joins Roster of TACT Artist Management

Morris Robinson has joined the roster of TACT Artist Management. The bass will be represented by Alex Grigorev and Samuel Levine. Robinson is one of the most sought-after singers performing today and sings regularly at the Metropolitan Opera debut. He also performs at the San Francisco Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Houston Grand Opera, Dallas Opera, Teatro alla Scala, Volksoper {…}

Mar 4, 2025

Marina Viotti, Joyce El-Khoury, Nicole Car, Etienne Dupuis & Patricia Racette Lead Dallas Opera’s 2025-26 Season

The Dallas Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. Mainstage The season opens with Bizet’s “Carmen.” The company will present the United States premiere of a new production that recreates the original Opéra-Comique production with sets and costumes faithfully designed as they were in 1875. The production will be directed by Romain Gilbert. Marina Viotti sings the title role in her company {…}

Feb 6, 2025

Morris Robinson, Nicholas Phan, Sash Cooke & Camilla Tilling Lead Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s 2025-26 Season

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2025-26 season. Here is a look at the vocal highlights. Matthias Pintscher conducts the May Festival Chorus in Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “The Bells.” The program also includes Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique. Performance Dates: Nov. 8 & 9, 2025 Lauren Snouffer, Sasha Cooke, Nicholas Phan, and Jonathan Lemalu perform George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah.” Cristian Măcelaru conducts. Performance {…}

Feb 4, 2025

Mané Galoyan, Luke Sutliff, Angela Meade, & Stefan Vinke Star in Atlanta Opera’s 2025-26 Season

The Atlanta Opera has unveiled its 2025-26 season. Verdi’s “La traviata” directed by Francesca Zambello opens the season. Soprano Mané Galoyan sings the role of Violetta, she is joined by tenor Long Long, and baritone Anthony Clark Evans. Evan Rogister conductors. Performance Dates: November 8, 11, 14, & 16, 2025 Up next is “La Belle et la Bête” by Phillip {…}

Jan 18, 2025

Metropolitan Opera Announces Another Cast Change for ‘Aida’

The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for “Aida.” The company said that Harold Wilson will sing The King in the remaining January performances of Verdi’s “Aida” at the Metropolitan Opera. Morris Robinson will take over the remaining performances of Ramfis replacing the originally scheduled Dmitry Belosselskiy. Belosselskiy sang the first performance of the run on Dec. 31, but later {…}

Jan 10, 2025

Another Performance, Another Cast Change for the Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Aida’

The Metropolitan Opera has announced a new cast change for its Jan. 10 performance of “Aida.” The company said that Morris Robinson will sing the role of Ramfis replacing Dmitry Belosselskiy, who is ill. Harold Wilson will sing the role of The King taking over for Robinson. This is the latest change for the production as Belosselskiy canceled both Jan. {…}

Jan 6, 2025

Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Controversial’ ‘Aida’ Set for Cinemas

(Credit: Ken Howard / Met Opera) Verdi’s “Aida” will be the next HD in the Metropolitan Opera Live in HD series. The new production of “Aida” opened on Dec. 31 to controversy and mixed reviews with OperaWire noting, “Mayer’s production was passable, especially by his standards. Whether the execution justified its own existence is certainly a question for those managing {…}

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