The Royal Opera has announced a major cast change for “Les Vêpres Siciliennes.” The company revealed that Valentyn Dytiuk will take on the role of Henri, taking over for SeokJong Baek who has withdrawn due to personal reasons. Dytiuk will make his company debut with the opera. He has performed with such companies as the Deutsche Oper Berlin, National Theatre {…}
The Royal Opera House has released a statement regarding Juan Jesus Rodriguez’s comments on the production of Verdi’s “Il trovatore.” The company said, “We are aware of the recent public comments made by a member of the Il trovatore cast regarding their experience during the production at the Royal Opera House. While we respect the right of individuals to express {…}
(Photo by Valeri Guérguiev) The Reggia di Caserta has canceled Valery Gergiev’s July 27 concert. The festival said, “The management of the Reggia di Caserta has announced the cancellation of the concert conducted by Valery Gergiev as part of the ‘Un Estate da Re’ series.” The controversial concert sparked outrage throughout Italy with “700 culture personalities” signing a letter against {…}
A cast member from the Royal Opera House raised a Palestinian flag on stage during the curtain call on July 19, 2025. According to the Telegraph, the cast member was a ‘Queer dance artist,’ Daniel Perry, who took to the flag during the curtain call of the closing night of the Royal Opera House. The BBC reported that the Royal {…}
Throughout the years, the Royal Ballet and Opera’s Youth Opera Company has created a free program that gives students the chance to learn music and drama in one of the world’s most important opera houses in the world. Made for children between the ages of nine and 13, the Company offers students from all different backgrounds the chance to pursue {…}
The Royal Opera House has announced a cast change for its production of “Il Trovatore.” The company said that Marigona Qerkezi will sing the role of Leonora on July 9, 12, 16, and 19, 2025, replacing Eleonora Buratto. In a statement to social media, Qerkezi said, “I will be making my London Royal Opera House debut as Leonora in Giuseppe {…}
(Photo credit: Claudia Höhne) Seaglass Arts is set to present “Catch a Sea Star,” an interactive, multi-sensory chamber opera for toddlers and babies in the Clore Studio at the Royal Opera House June 3 – 7. “Catch a Sea Star” follows the story of a colorful kingdom full of beautiful music and mysterious creatures. The Clore Studio is transformed into an enchanting {…}
This week, the Royal Opera House will revive Gounod’s “Faust” with a cast of rising stars, including Carolina Lopez Moreno. Moreno will make her Royal Opera House debut and her debut as Marguerite. It is perhaps one of her highest profile assignments to date after the soprano’s whirlwind months, which have seen her make unexpected debuts with the Gran Teatre {…}
The Royal Opera House has announced a new cast change for its production of “Faust.” The company announced Erwin Schrott has pulled out of performances on May 23, 25, 28, and 30, 2025, and will be replaced by Adam Palka. Schrott had originally pulled out of performances on June 2, 6, and 10 for personal reasons and was replaced by {…}
(Credit; Vladimir Shirokov) Following the announcement that Anna Netrebko will return to the Royal Opera House after six years, new Music Director Jakub Hrůša is defending his choice to hire the soprano in “Tosca,” “Turandot” and a recital. When asked in an interview with the Times of London why he hired Netrebko, Hrůša said “You ask me about Anna. What made {…}
At the risk of repeating myself, opera should be all about the music and the voice. If I’m ever asked to quantify that statement, I readily proffer “Turandot” in support of my assertions. For here is a ridiculous, cruel, convoluted tale that is impossible to like and grasp, perpetrated by a pair of unpleasant, thoroughly dislikeable characters with, were it {…}