Sonya Yoncheva, Patricia Petibon, Joyce DiDonato & Philippe Jaroussky Lead Théâtre des Champs-Elysées’s 2021-22 Season

(Credit: Javier del Real/Salva Lopez) The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées has announced its 2021-22 season featuring some of the biggest stars in the world, staged operas, and concert operas. Staged Opera Debussy’s “Pelléas et Mélisande“ will be conducted by François-Xavier Roth and directed by Eric Ruf. Patricia Petibon, Stanislas de Barbeyrac, Sir Simon Keenlyside, Jean Teitgen, and Lucile Richardot star. Performance {…}

May 17, 2021

Corinne Winters, Saimir Pirgu & Roberta Mantegna Lead Teatro dell’Opera di Roma’s 2021 Summer Season

The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma has announced its summer festival, which will return to the Circo Massimo from June 15 to August 6, 2021. The first opera the season will be a new production of Verdi’s “Il Trovatore“ with Daniele Gatti conducting and Lorenzo Mariani directing. The cast will include Fabio Sartori and Piero Pretti in the role of Manrico, Roberta {…}

Apr 12, 2021

Teatro dell’Opera di Roma Record High TV Viewership

The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma has broken yet another record with its “La Traviata” film. The company announced that 967,000 viewers tuned in on April 9 on Rai 3 to watch the premiere of “La Traviata” directed by Mario Martone and starring Lisette Oropesa. In a statement superintendent, Carlos Fuortes said, “The high number demonstrates that there is great appreciation {…}

Apr 5, 2021

Jonas Kaufmann, Piotr Beczala, Juan Diego Flórez, Russell Thomas,Nicole Heaston, Lisette Oropesa Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

If last week’s central theme was all about Wagner, it seems that this week formed around tenors. Superstar tenors. Of course, there are loads of other types of performers, but if you’re a fan of the tenor, you’re in for a nice series of offerings (especially today, April 5). So without further ado, let’s take stock of the top 10 {…}

Feb 15, 2021

Jonas Kaufmann, Mirella Freni, Angela Gheorghiu, Aleksandra Kurzak, Anita Rachvelishvili Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

Those who want a major dose of operatic classics will not be disappointed by this week’s list. And what’s more, the slate is full of opera’s major superstars in these prominent works. But there is also a special performance this week, courtesy of the Houston Grand Opera. So without further ado, here are the top 10 operas to stream this {…}

Feb 9, 2021

Lisette Oropesa Headlines Teatro dell’Opera di Roma’s ‘La Traviata’

The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma will continue its 2020-21 season with a new production of Verdi’s “La Traviata.” The new filmed production will be directed by Mario Martone and conducted by Daniele Gatti and will broadcast on Rai 3 and Rai Cultura on April 15, 2021. Lisette Oropesa will star in the role of Violetta Valéry alongside Saimir Pirgu as {…}

Jan 20, 2021

Joyce DiDonato, Juan Diego Flórez, Aleksandra Kurzak Headline Opernhaus Zürich Streams Throughout January & February

(Images source: MEZZO TV website) Opernhaus Zürich will broadcast three operas on MEZZO TV throughout January and February 2021. First up will be Bellini’s operatic jewel “I Capuleti e i Montecchi” featuring Joyce DiDonato in the role of Romeo, Olga Kulchynska as Giulietta, Benjamin Bernheim in the role of Tebaldo, Alexei Botnarciuc as Capellio, and Erik Anstine as Lorenzo. Opernhaus {…}

Dec 21, 2020

Saimir Pirgu, Camilla Nylund & Thomas Hampson Headline ‘Christmas in Vienna’

(Credit: Paul Scala) The “Christmas in Vienna” concert will be presented via broadcast on Dec. 21 and 24, 2020. The performance will showcase a number of artists including Camilla Nylund, Angelika Kirchschlager, Thomas Hampson Luca Pisaroni, and Saimir Pirgu alongside the Vienna Boys Choir and ORF Radio-Sinfonieorchester Wien. The presenation will be conducted by Sascha Goetzel and will also include {…}

Dec 4, 2020

Ailyn Perez, Luca Salsi, Eleonora Buratto Headline Rosenblatt Recitals at Home

Returning in a digital format after a three-year hiatus, the Rosenblatt Recitals will present a season of eight, short concerts which will benefit Target Ovarian Cancer, the leading ovarian cancer charity in the U.K. The season, titled “Rosenblatt Recitals at Home,” will be hosted by Suzy Klein and Petroc Trelawny, and will feature a number of prominent artists performing from {…}

Jul 15, 2020

Plácido Domingo, Sonya Yoncheva & Carmen Giannattasio Lead La Grande Musica alla Reggia di Caserta’s 2020 Summer Season

La Grande Musica alla Reggia di Caserta has announced a summer edition featuring some of the greatest stars in the world. Sonya Yoncheva and Vittorio Grigolo perform an evening entitled “Summertime” with Daniel Oren leading the Orchestra Filarmonica Giuseppe Verdi di Salerno. The performance features music by Verdi and Puccini. Performance Date: August 3, 2020 Jordi Bernàcer conducts the “Gala {…}

Jul 12, 2020

Rosa Feola, Saimir Pirgu Headline Grand Théâtres de la Ville de Luxeumbourg’s 2020-21 Season

(Credit: Saimir Pirgu Official Website / Todd Rosenberg) The Grand Théâtres de la Ville de Luxeumbourg has announced its 2020-21 season. The season opens with “Telegrams from The Nose” by William Kentridge, François Sarhan, and Ictus. Georges-Elie Octors leads the musical performance. Performance Date: Nov. 12, 2020 Gustavo Gimeno conducts “An Evening of Opera” with Rosa Feola, Marianne Crebassa, and Saimir Pirgu. {…}