Anna Denisova, Patrick Terry & Brindley Sherratt Lead Opera North 2020-21 Season

(Image Source: Opera North Facebook Page) Opera North has just announced its 2020-21 Season, featuring seven operas. Performance venues include the Leeds Grand Theatre, Theatre Royal Newcastle, The Lowry, and the Theatre Royal Nottingham for the first six operas. “Parsifal” will be performed at the Leeds Town Hall, Bridgewater Hall Manchester, Royal Concert Hall Nottingham, Sage Gateshead, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, {…}

Jan 31, 2020

John Fiore to Conduct Opening Night of ‘Parsifal’ at Deutsche Oper Berlin

(Credit: Opus 3 Artists) Conductor John Fiore will replace the General Music Director of the Deutsche Oper Berlin Donald C. Runnicles for the opening night of Wagner’s “Parsifal” on May 17, per the official statement on the company’s website. Fiore will lead the cast that includes Klaus Florian Vogt, Sir Simon Keenlyside, Tanja Ariane Baumgartner, Günther Groissböck, Andrew Harris, Derek {…}

Dec 17, 2019

Eva-Maria Westbroek Cancels ‘Parsifal’ In Palermo

Eva-Maria Westbroek has canceled her participation in the Teatro Massimo di Palermo’s upcoming production of Wagner’s “Parsifal.” The soprano announced that due to family reasons she would have to bow out from the production. As a result, Catherine Hunold will takeover the role of Kundry. She joins a cast that includes Tómas Tómasson, Alexei Tanovistsky, John Relyea, Thomas Gazheli, and {…}

Nov 16, 2019

Indiana University Jacobs School of Music 2019-20 Review: Parsifal

On Nov. 13, 2019, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music staged the second performance of its production of Richard Wagner’s “Parsifal.” This epic work was brought to life through a fascinating mixture of traditional and modern techniques, both styles supporting each other and lending a wealth of meaning to the unfolding story. Given the vocal demands of the primary roles, {…}

Aug 8, 2019

Student Body Pens Open Letter Against Upcoming ‘Parsifal’ At IU Jacobs School Of Music Opera Theater

It was revealed recently that Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Opera would be putting on Wagner’s “Parsifal” as part of its upcoming season. The Institution noted that it regularly performed the work between 1949 and 1976 and that this was a revival of a major tradition. The institution also revealed that it would feature star tenor Chris Lysack, who {…}

Jul 27, 2019

Opera Quiz: Which ‘Parsifal’ Character Defines Your Leadership Style?

(Credit: Ken Howard / Metropolitan Opera) Wagner’s “Parsifal” is one of the greatest operas ever created. Its music is undeniably some of the most sublime ever created by humankind, but the power of its mythology cannot be overlooked. Within “Parsifal,” we find a number of major archetypes in all of its characters, all with differing attitudes toward the work’s central {…}

May 23, 2019

5 Facts About Piotr Beczala’s Relationship To Wagner’s Music

This summer Piotr Beczala is set to return to the Bayreuth Festival to reprise the title role in Wagner’s “Lohengrin.” Performances are set to reunite the tenor with Anna Netrebko and Christian Thielemann. Back in January, the tenor sat down with the Wagner Society of New York to talk about the famed composer and performing with Anna Netrebko. Here are {…}

May 22, 2019

The Greatest Moments In Wagner’s Operas, Per OperaWire’s Staff

Richard Wagner, born on May 22, 1813, is arguably opera’s most famed revolutionary. His music creates a wide range of emotional reactions from his audiences. Some people are completely obsessed with his music and can’t really consider anyone near his level. Other enjoy it in bits and pieces but might find the lengths of his works challenging. Others still outright {…}

Apr 21, 2019

Opera Quiz: Which Easter / Passover Opera Will Enhance Your Holiday Celebration?

Throughout these days, many people will celebrate Easter or Passover (or both). These essential holidays have been adapted to a number of art forms, including opera. So as you prepare to engage with your faith (or not), here is a little quiz to see which representation of those stories on the operatic stage might further enhance that experience.

Apr 15, 2019

Vienna State Opera 2019 Live Stream Preview: Simon O’Neill, René Pape Star in ‘Parsifal’

The Vienna State Opera will present Wagner’s final masterpiece “Parsifal” on April 21, 2019. Those not able to make it to Vienna can still check out the performance via the company’s live stream service. Simon O’Neill will appear as the title character with René Pape in his signature role of Gurnemanz. Meanwhile Matthias Goerne, Boaz Daniel, and Elena Zhidkova will {…}

Jan 31, 2019

Q & A: Artistic Director Richard Mills on Putting Together Victorian Opera’s First ‘Parsifal’

On Feb. 20, 2019, the Victorian Opera company will make history staging its first performance of Wagner’s “Parsifal.” This production is set to boast an all-star cast of artists such as Burkhard Fritz, Katarina Dalayman, Peter Rose, Derek Welton, and Teddy Tahu Rhodes. OperaWire had the opportunity to speak with the Victorian Opera’s artistic director Richard Mills, and learn more {…}

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