Opéra de Paris has announced two cast changes for its upcoming production of Enesco’s “Œdipe” The company announced that John Tomlinson has withdrawn from the role of Tirésias and will be replaced by Clive Bayley. Meanwhile, Graham Clark will no longer sing the role of Laïos. As a result, Yann Beuron will take over. Ingo Metzmacher will conduct the new {…}
( Credit: Gunnar Geller) The Komische Oper Berlin has announced that it will remain shut down until at least Easter 2021, due to continued concerns over the spread of COVID-19. The opera house has officially stated that the productions of Jean-Philippe Rameau’s “Les Boréades,” George Enescu’ s “Œdipe,” and Jacques Offenbach’s opera “Orphée aux enfers” will be postponed until future {…}
(Credit: Brinkhoff/Mogenburg) Enescu’s “Œdipe” is a rarely performed work that premiered in 1936 and has since has made limited appearances around the world. It’s a work that depends on the dramatic powers of its lead baritone and one that many consider a challenge. This week, the Salzburg Festival is set to present the opera in a new production with Christopher {…}