This week audiences will get a chance to hear many baroque pieces, a solo album from a superstar, a debut album, and the long-awaited release of one of the great contemporary operas of our time. Here is a look at this week’s new releases. Ombra Compagna Soprano Lisette Oropesa presents her solo debut album featuring concert arias by Mozart. The {…}
(Credit: Teatro Cervantes de Málaga official website) Teatro Cervantes de Málaga has announced that it will postpone its production of Verdi’s “Rigoletto” until the 2021-22 season. The original performances were scheduled for Feb. 26 & 28, 2021. The opera was set to star Antonio Gandía in the role of Duca di Mantua, Sabina Puértolas as Gilda, Felipe Bou in the {…}
ABAO Bilbao Ópera has announced that it has added more performances to its production of Rossini’s “Il Turco in Italia” due to new government regulations. New government restrictions announced on Oct. 17, 2020, and pending publication of the order stated that theaters could only present operas with a maximum seating capacity of 400 audience members. This reduction from a previous {…}
(Credit: © Juan Miguel Morales) ABAO Bilbao Ópera has announced that tenor David Alegret will take over the role of Don Narciso in all the performances of Rossini’s “Il Turco in Italia” at the Bilbao Ópera. Alegret wil replace tenor Juan José de León. Alegret will join a cast that includes Paolo Bordogna in the role of Selim, Sabina Puértolas {…}
The Festival Castell Peralada has announced that Carlos Álvarez has canceled his upcoming recital. The baritone announced that due to a larynx condition, he will not be able to perform on July 30 for the Spanish festival. As a result, soprano Sabina Puértolas will replace him. She will be accompanied by pianist Rubén Fernández Aguirre. The Livestream recital will feature {…}
(Credit: Lorena Chirino) The government of Aragón, Spain has authorized a concert series entitled “Música para Noches de Verano.” The concerts will be held at the Museo de Zaragoza following all security guidelines. The lyric cycle will begin with a recital by soprano Berna Perles on August 8, followed by a recital by lyric soprano Sabina Puértolas on August 12. {…}
The Ópera de Oviedo in Spain has announced its 2020-21 season. The season opens with a double featuring “L’heure espagnole” by Ravel and “Les mamelles de Tirésias” by Francis Poulenc. The double bill showcases Sabina Puértolas, Maite Beaumont, David Menéndez, Régis Mengus, Francisco Vas, and Joel Prieto. Maximiano Valdés conducts the production by Emilio Sagi. Performance Dates: Sept. 6-12, 2020 {…}
The Teatro de la Zarzuela has announced a new webseries entitled “Cantar en tiempos revueltos.” The series was written by Enrique Viana and is made up of six 18-minute episodes. Daniel Bianco, director of the Spanish company, helmed the series, which stars Jesús Castejón, María José Suárez, Emilio Sánchez, Isabel Cámara, Ana Goya, Eduardo Carranza, Ángel Ruiz, Sabina Puértolas, Ruth {…}
The Bilbao Opera has announced its 2020-21 season featuring five productions with four Italian works and one French opera. Here is a look at what the Spanish season will offer. The season opens with Rossini’s “Il Turco in Italia” with Paolo Bordogna, Sabina Puértolas, Renato Girolami, Juan José de León, Pietro Spagnoli, and Marina Viotti. Christophe Rousset conducts the production {…}
(Credit: Javier del Real) He came, he saw, and he conquered. All in one day. Mexican tenor Javier Camarena was only involved with the Teatro Real de Madrid’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” on Nov. 9. It is a role that he had not taken on in seven years, but there was no doubt from the moment he opened his mouth, that this {…}
(Credit: Catherine Ashmore-Royal Opera/ Jochen Quast-Deutsche Oper Am Rhein) This weekend is all about the repertory staples and intriguing casts that currently performing them. Here is a look at what we think you need to see. Un Ballo in Maschera- Narodni Diavdlo, Czech Republic Jennifer Rowley continues her run of Verdi’s middle period masterpiece. She sings the role of Amelia {…}