The Dallas Opera is set to open its 65th Anniversary Season with Verdi’s “Rigoletto.” The opera will be directed by Tomer Zvulun and will star George Gagnidze in his TDO debut. The baritone has performed the role around the world at the Teatro alla Scala and the Metropolitan Opera, among others. He will be joined by Madison Leonard in TDO {…}
(Credit: Bayerische Staatsoper official website) The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced that Nadia Krasteva will not be appearing in the role of the Foreign Princess in Antonín Dvořák’s “Rusalka” on July 18 & 20, 2021. As a result, Russian mezzo-soprano Alisa Kolosova will take over the role. Kolosova is the second cast change for the role. Previously, Krasteva was announced as {…}
(Credit: operanewz.blogspot.com) The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced that Russian soprano Evgenia Muraveva will not perform the role of the Foreign Princess for performances of Dvořák’s “Rusalka” on July 18 and 20, 2021. As a result, Nadia Krasteva will take over the role. Krasteva will join a cast that includes Boris Prýgl, Alyona Abramowa, Daria Proszek, Mirjam Mesak, Yajie Zhang, Ulrich {…}
Full disclaimer – this week’s recommendations, with the exception of two works that you can watch right now, all take place between Friday and Sunday (with an emphasis on Friday when half of the recommendations are set to take place). So yes, in many ways this is more of a weekend edition of streams. In any case, here are the {…}
If last week’s central theme was all about Wagner, it seems that this week formed around tenors. Superstar tenors. Of course, there are loads of other types of performers, but if you’re a fan of the tenor, you’re in for a nice series of offerings (especially today, April 5). So without further ado, let’s take stock of the top 10 {…}
San Francisco Opera has announced its streaming slate for the first half of April. It all kicks off with a production of “Don Pasquale.” Donizetti’s comic masterpiece is presented in a 2016 production starring Lawrence Brownlee, Lucas Meachem, Heidi Stober, and Maurizio Muraro in the title role. The production was directed by Laurent Pelly and was made in co-production with {…}
(Credits: Kristin Hoebermann / © Wiener Staatsoper GmbH / Michael Pöhn / Zemsky Green Artists Management / ©©alikhan photography) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced the next slate of operas that will be presented on its streaming platform over the next week. All broadcasts begin at 7 p.m. CET. First up is a production of “Don Pasquale“ with Michele Pertusi, Valentina {…}
(Credits: Opera Online / Kristin Hoebermann / © Gregor Hohenberg / Aleksandra Kurzak official website / Kim Fox Photography) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced the next slate of operas that will be presented on its streaming platform over the next week. The entire streaming slate will be dedicated to operas by Giuseppe Verdi. All broadcasts begin at 7 p.m. CET. {…}
The holidays are in the air and with them come a number of major opera performances and productions from around the world. Those who want to get into the holiday spirit have a lot of options available this week, while those seeking out some more traditional opera experiences from the comfort of their homes also have a lot to look {…}
(Credit: Gregor Hohenberg / Marius Baragan / Pavel Vaan & Leonid Semenyuk) The Vienna State Opera has announced its streaming slate for the month of June. Here is a rundown of the opera performances audiences can check on the company’s official website. June 1 – Die Frau Ohne Schatten Performance of Oct. 18, 2019 starring Stephen Gould, Camilla Nylund, Mihoko {…}
The Volksoper Wien has announced its 2020-21 season featuring a number of new productions and revivals. For this article we will only focus on the opera and operetta productions for the season. Premieres Henry Mason directs a new production of Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte“ with Stefan Cerny, Anna Siminska, Martin Mitterrutzner, Rebecca Nelsen, Jakob Semotan, and Juliette Khalil. Performance Dates: Oct. {…}