Daegu Opera House & National Centre for the Performing Arts to Present Korea-China Co-Production of ‘Rigoletto’

The Daegu Opera House will present Verdi’s “Rigoletto” on April 24 and 25, 2026 marking Asia’s first joint Korea-China opera co-production. The project, planned in commemoration of the Korea-China Year of Cultural Exchange, was developed in collaboration with China’s National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), with both institutions sharing production and distribution responsibilities. The production, co-directed by Davide Livermore, {…}

Santa Fe Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Rigoletto’

The Santa Fe Opera has announced a cast change for its production of Verdi’s “Rigoletto.” The company said that dramatic baritone and former Santa Fe Opera Apprentice singer Michael Chioldi will sing the title role, replacing Spanish baritone Gerardo Bullón, who has withdrawn for personal reasons.  The production opens July 12 and runs for seven performances through August 20, 2025. Chioldi has performed the role at the {…}

Quinn Kelsey, Erika Grimaldi, Juliet Schlefer, Deborah Sternberg, Melissa Cregger Headline The Washington Chorus’ 2025-26 Season

The Washington Chorus has announced its 2025-26 season. First up on the slate is “One Song: Exultávit!” The concert, conducted by Dr. Eugene Rogers, features vocal soloists including Juliet Schlefer, Heather Petrie, Jacob Perry and Edmund Milly as they take on works by Bach and Rena Esmail. Performance Date: Oct. 25, 2025 ”A Candlelit Christmas” will also be led by Dr. {…}