Müpa Budapest is set to stream R. Strauss’ opera “Daphne” on April 24, 2021. The perform from 2015 stars Polina Pasztircsák in the title role, Ric Furman as Apollo, Andrea Ulbrich as Gaea, Krisztián Cser as Peneios, and István Horváth as Leukippos. The Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra and National Choir will be conducted by Zoltán Kocsis in a prouction by {…}
The Grand Théâtre de Genève, Switzerland has announced its 2020-21 season featuring a number of opera performances and recitals. Ingela Brimberg stars in the title role of Puccini’s “Turandot” with Aleksey Tikhomirov, Teodor Ilincai, Martin Muehle, and Elena Guseva. Antonino Fogliani conducts Daniel Kramer’s production. Performance Dates: Sept. 15-26, 2020 Marc Minkowski conducts Robert Wilson’s production of Handel’s “Messiah” with Elena {…}
(Credit: Thomas Aurin/Arena di Verona) This weekend will feature the celebration of a major milestone for the living legend Plácido Domingo. But there are also a few fascinating productions around Europe (though to be fair, 80 percent of our choices are located in two countries) that you definitely have to check out if you have the chance. Médée – Salzburg Festival, {…}
Oper Graz has announced its 2019-20 season, which will include a slew of new productions and some revivals. The company opens its season with a new production of “Don Carlo” with Aurelian Florian as Elisabetta. Oksana Volkova takes on Eboli with Neven Crnic and Dariusz Perczak as Rodrigo. Casting for Carlo and Filippo are TBD. Jetske directs, while Marcus Merkel {…}