Shostakovich’s “Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk” is set to return to the Prague State Opera in a new production. The opera, which opens on Nov. 24 will be directed by Martin Čičvák and conducted by Hermann Bäumer. In a statement, Čičvák noted, “There is nothing worse in theatre than feigning sex…We strive to create a plausible, delicate erotic tension, giving the {…}
Prague State Opera has been announced that rising conductor Vincenzo Milletari is engaged to conduct the company’s production of Verdi’s “Rigoletto.” The January 30 performance will also be broadcast live on Czech television channel “ČT art” with viewers in the Czech Republic able to view the showcase on the channel’s website for 30 days following its premiere. “For the third {…}
The Prague State Opera has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of Beethoven’s “Fidelio.” The company announced that soprano Emily Magee will no longer be appearing in the role of Leonore in January 2020. As a result, soprano Erika Sunnegårdh will takeover the run of January performances. Swedish soprano Sunnegårdh recently performed the role of Regan in Reimann’s {…}