(Credits: Dario Acosta / Lourdes Balduque) The Royal Opera House Covent Garden has canceled the first part of its run of Puccini’s “Tosca” from Jan. 13 – Jan. 23 2021. The opera was set to star Anna Netrebko and Saioa Hernández alternating in the title role, Yusif Eyvazov and Yonghoon Lee in the role of Mario Cavaradossi, and Gerald Finley {…}
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(Credit: Royal Opera House official website) The Royal Opera House Covent Garden has announced the cancelation of the live performance of its Christmas concert. The cancellation came as a result of the stricter restrictions for London, which moved into Tier 3 of UK’s COVID-19 restriction system. The move effectively banned the presence of live audiences in the opera house. The {…}
The holidays are in the air and with them come a number of major opera performances and productions from around the world. Those who want to get into the holiday spirit have a lot of options available this week, while those seeking out some more traditional opera experiences from the comfort of their homes also have a lot to look {…}
The Royal Opera House has announced that it will kick off its 2021 slate with a revival of Puccini’s “Tosca.” The famed opera, which will be presented in a production by Jonathan Kent, will star sopranos Anna Netrebko, Malin Byström, Saioa Hernández in the title role. Netrebko will perform alongside tenor Yusif Eyvazov and bass-baritone Gerald Finley under the baton {…}
The Royal Opera House has unveiled a new streaming slate for the holiday season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on operatic performances. Showcases will be available via the company’s online platforms as well as Marquee TV and BBC, among others. The company will continue streaming “Ariodante in concert.” The Handel opera stars Chen Reiss, {…}
Credit: Marica Rosengard Celebrated Finnish soprano Karita Mattila has been awarded the Order of the Lion of Finland, First Class Commander Badge. The Order of the Lion of Finland is one of three official orders in Finland, along with the Order of the Cross of Liberty and the Order of the White Rose of Finland. The famed Finnish soprano has {…}
The Royal Opera House is set to present “Current, Rising,” described as a hyper-reality opera which comes in collaboration between ROH’s Audience Labs, Figment Productions, and Royal Holloway, University of London. The work, developed by a female-led team and funded by UK Research and Innovation, is a 15-minute opera experience that blends virtual reality with a multisensory set. “Current, Rising” {…}
The Royal Opera House has announced a new holiday streaming slate on Dec. 18, 19, and 20. In addition to a production of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker,” the company will be showcasing four performances of a “Christmas Concert” featuring scenes from Rossini’s “La Cenerentola,” Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” as well as extracts from Puccini’s “La Bohème,” Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” and {…}
The Royal Opera House has announced a series of live performance broadcasts featuring The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera, throughout the November lockdown period. On Nov. 20 the company will present a concert performance of “Ariodante,” which will be available via the Royal Opera House streaming platform. The cast will include mezzo-soprano Paula Murrihy in the title role, soprano Chen Reiss as Ginevra, {…}
The Royal Opera House and the English National Opera have closed due to the new lockdown imposed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in England. The new lockdown will begin on Nov. 5 due to the surge in COVID-19 cases and will include the closure of pubs, restaurants, and non-essential businesses, including hair salons and gyms. Schools, universities, and playgrounds will {…}
