It’s that time of the year again! The 2026-27 season is about to begin and audiences are getting ready to choose performances as they head back to the opera. With so much to choose from, OperaWire is breaking down 10 opera productions that are must-sees. “Lincoln in the Bardo” at the Metropolitan Opera – Oct. 19-Nov. 14, 2026 The Metropolitan {…}
Nadine Sierra has canceled her concert at the Festival de Torroella. The festival announced that the August 15 concert was canceled due to health reasons. According to a press release, Sierra has been diagnosed with an acute upper respiratory infection and on medical advice, must rest her voice until her symptoms improve, which makes it impossible for her to perform at {…}
At the heart of “Romeo and Juliet” lies an archetypal story rooted in antiquity, Ovid’s tale of Pyramus and Thisbe from the “Metamorphoses.” A fatal misunderstanding, a false report of death, and a double suicide beside a tomb: Shakespeare transferred this ancient mechanism of tragedy onto the stage, making youth itself hostage to the feuds of an older world. When {…}
The Ópera de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has announced its 2027 season celebrating Alfredo Kraus’ centennial. The season open will open with Massenet’s “Werther” with Piotr Beczala, Ekaterina Semenchuk, and Carlos Alvarez. Francesco Ivan Ciampa conducts. Performance Dates: Feb. 16-21, 2027 Ivan Ayon-Rivas leads Gounod’s “Faust” with Claudia Pavone and Michele Pertusi. Giulio Cilona conducts. Performance Dates: March 16-20, {…}
(Credit: Javier del Real) Nadine Sierra made history at the Teatro Real de Madrid with an encore in “Roméo et Juliette.” As reported by the company, following a seven minute ovation after her aria “Amour ranime mon courage,” the soprano offered an encore on June 13, her final performance of the run. This is the latest encore the soprano gives {…}
Spain’s Festival de Torroella has announced its 2026 season. Here are the vocal performances. The ensemble Cantoría performs music by José de San Juan, Joan Cererols, José de Torres, José Martínez de Arce, Juan Francés de Iribarren, Santiago de Murcia and Mateo Romero. Performance Date: August 7, 2026 The Tallis Scholars perform music by Palestrina, Nicolas Gombert, Arvo Pärt and Roland de {…}
The Fundación Baluarte has announced its 2026-27 season. here are the vocal performances. Grace Davidson and Robert Boardman perform music from “The Lord of the Rings.” Performance Date: Dec. 12, 2026 Nadine Sierra sings a gala with the Orquesta Sinfónica de Navarra and Óliver Díaz. Performance Date: Jan. 9, 2027 Ruth Iniesta and Xabier Anduaga headline Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” with {…}
The Palau de la Musica Catalana has announced its 2026-27 season. Here are the vocal performances. Pianist Albert Guinovart leads concert with Cor de Cambra Femení Scherzo and conductor Esteve Nabona in music by A. Guinovart. Performance Date: Oct. 1, 2026 Alba Valdivieso, joins forces with instrumentalists Seungyeon Baik,Patricia Cordero, Noelia Cotuna, Jéssica Duarte, Gugg Piano Duo, Duo Jiménez-Berlinches, and Ot {…}
(Photo credit: Watson, Leedom, Gibson, Filip) Les Grandes Voix | Les Grands Solistes announces 2026-27 season. Here’s a look at the vocal performances. A concert version of Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” stars Huw Montague Rendall, Emöke Baráth, Lauranne Oliva, Adrien Fournaison, Eva Zaïcik, Diana Montague, Jennifer Courcier, Raphaël Brémard, and Nicolas Brooymans. Francesco Corti conducts B’Rock Orchestra. Performance Date: {…}
The Opéra Royal du Château de Versailles has announced its 2026-27 season. Opera Salieri’s “Tarare” is set to star Reinoud Van Mechelen, Éléonore Pancrazi, Jean-François Lapointe, Gwendoline Blondeel, Enguerrand de Hys, Alexandre Adra, Jean-Gabriel Saint-Martin, Alexandre Baldo, Clara Penalva, and Isaure Brunner. Théotime Langlois de Swarte conducts the production by Jean-Romain Vesperini. Performance Dates: Oct. 10-18, 2026 Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” will {…}
Wigmore Hall has announced its 2026-7 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Nadine Sierra and Bryan Wagorn open the season with a gala. Performance Date: Sept. 8, 2026 The Gesualdo Six perform “English Motets.” Performance Date: Sept. 9, 2026 Il Pomo d’Oro and Il Pomo d’Oro Choir perform in concert. Performance Date: Sept. 13, 2026 Alice Coote {…}