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Mozart

Semperoper
Jan 19, 2022

Semperoper Dresden to Showcase ‘Die Zauberflöte’

(© Semperoper Dresden/Matthias Creutziger) Semperoper Dresden is set to present Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” starting on Jan. 23, 2022. The production, which will be directed by Josef E. Köpplinger will be conducted by Michele Gamba. The opera will star George Zeppenfeld as Sarastro with Christina Poulitsi as the Queen of the Night. In the role of Tamino, Mauro Peter will make his {…}

Jan 19, 2022

Paolo Fanale, Daniela Mack to Headline ABAO Bilbao Opera’s ‘La Clemenza di Tito’

The ABAO Bilbao Opera is set to present the Bilbao premiere of Fabio Ceresa’s production of “La Clemenza di Tito” starting on Jan. 22, 2022. The opera will be presented at the Euskealduna Bilbao with conductor Riccardo Frizza leading the Euskadiko Orkestra. The work will star Paolo Fanale in the title role with Daniela Mack as Sesto. In the role {…}

Jan 13, 2022

San Diego Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Così fan tutte’

(Credit: Courtesy of Bowman Media) San Diego Opera has announced a major cast change for its upcoming production of “Così fan tutte.” The company noted that John Brancy will be joining the cast in place of Gihoon Kim, who had been scheduled to make his North American debut. However, per a press statement, he withdrew from the production due to {…}

mozart
Jan 13, 2022

Mozarteum Foundation Cancels Salzburg Mozart Week 2022

The Mozarteum Foundation has announced that the cancelation of Salzburg Mozart Week in 2022. The famed festival was set to kick off on Jan. 27 and run through Feb. 6, 2022. However, due to the rising numbers of COVID-19, the organization felt that it was necessary to take this step. “The situation in Salzburg has deteriorated dramatically, and according to {…}

Jan 12, 2022

Metropolitan Opera 2021-22 Review: Le Nozze di Figaro

(Credit: Ken Howard) On January 8, 2022, the Metropolitan Opera presented the season premiere for Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The matinee performance saw the audience gather for an afternoon of musical comedy. While not a full house, there was a respectable turnout amid concerns over the Omicron variant which has seen closures and cancellations worldwide. As people found their {…}

Jan 10, 2022

ABAO Bilbao Opera Limits Seating Capacity & Adds One Performance of ‘La Clemenza di Tito’

The ABAO Bilbao Opera has announced that it has ceased ticket sales its performances of Mozart’s “La Clemenza di Tito.” Per the opera house’s official statement, the Basque Government ordered the venue to limit its seating capacity to a maximum of 800 spectators, within other measures to stem the exponential spread of the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus. {…}

Marina Viotti
Jan 7, 2022

Marina Viotti Takes Over Staatsoper Berlin’s ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’

(Credit: David Ruanoquer) The Staatsoper Unter den Linden has announced that mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti will perform the role of Cherubino for the final season performances of Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” on April 9 & 16, 2022. Viotti joins a cast that includes Gyula Orendt in the role of Count Almaviva, Elsa Dreisig as Countess Almaviva, Regula Mühlemann as Susanna, {…}

Jan 5, 2022

Q & A: Aleksandra Kurzak on Mozart, Verismo & the Singer as Musician

(Credit: Gregor Hohenberg) This past fall soprano Aleksandra Kurzak released a new album, “Mozart Concertante.” It was a departure from the work that she had recently done for Sony Classical, which was dedicated to the Romantic repertoire and which was in line with the repertoire she is currently performing all over the world. In many ways, this album represents a {…}

Jan 3, 2022

Gloria Rehm Takes Over Staatstheater Wiesbaden’s ‘Die Entführung aus dem Serail’

(Credit: Staatstheater Wiesbaden) The Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden has announced that coloratura soprano Aleksandra Jovanović will not be appearing in the role of Konstanze in the revival of Mozart’s “Die Entführung aus dem Serail” between Jan. 9 – May 15, 2022. As a result, coloratura soprano Gloria Rehm will take over the role for all performances in the run. Rehm joins {…}

Dec 28, 2021

Christian Van Horn, Adela Zaharia & Nicole Car Headline Opéra National de Paris’ ‘Don Giovanni’

(Credit: Bayerische Staatsoper official website / Deutsche Oper am Rhein official website / Yan Bleney) Opéra National de Paris has announced an upcoming production of Mozart and Da Ponte’s “Don Giovanni.” The opera opens on Feb. 1, and runs through March 11, 2022, for a total of 13 performances. The famed work will be headlined by Christian Van Horn in {…}

Dec 27, 2021

Opéra National de Paris to Present ‘Concert des artists de l’Académie’

The Opéra National de Paris will present “Concert des artists de l’Académie” at the Palais Garnier on Jan. 20, 2022. The program will be dedicated to the operas of Mozart. Kicking off the program will be Kiup Lee, Alexander Ivanov, Niall Anderson in a trio from “Così fan tutte” followed by Fernando Escalona taking on music from Mitridate. Marine Chagnon {…}

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