Sondra Radvanovsky, Nina Stemme, Lise Davidsen, Brandon Jovanovich, Clémentine Margaine, Asmik Grigorian Lead Deutsche Oper Fall 2020 Performances

(Credits: Michael Cooper / ©Neda Navaee / Ray Burmiston/Decca Classics / Kristen Hoebermann / Clémentine Margaine official website / Algirdas Bakas) Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced its November and December 2020 schedule, which will spotlight a number of international opera stars. Here is the full slate. Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” will feature Philippe Talbot, Noel Bouley, Aigul Akhmetshina, Thomas {…}

Sep 5, 2020

Tenor Štefan Margita Tests Positive For COVID-19

(Credit: Dusíkovo divadlo official website) Famed Slovakian tenor Štefan Margita and his wife Hanka both tested positive for the novel COVID-19 coronavirus. Margita posted a message on his Facebook profile, stating “Our dear ones, we did not want to burden you with our worries. Yes, we both tested positive for COVID. So you don’t have to learn from the various {…}

Sep 3, 2020

Elina Garanca, Jonas Kaufmann & Diana Damrau Among Opus Klassik Winners

Opus Klassik has announced the 2020 winners. The award for Female Singer of the year went to two artists: Elina Garanca for “Sol y Vida” and Marlis Petersen for “Dimensionen Innenwelt.” It is the first time that the award is shared by two singers. Meanwhile, the Male Singer of the year went to Danel Behle. Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla became the first {…}

Aug 27, 2020

Q & A: Sara Jakubiak on Important Perspectives, Staying Busy & COVID-19

(Credit: Ashley Plante) When Berlin opera houses called off their performances in March due to the COVID 19 pandemic, one rarely performed opera was stopped dead in its track- the Komische Oper’s production of “Schwanda.” Among the artists set to star in that production was American soprano Sara Jakubiak. Jakubiak, who has appeared on the most important world stages, to {…}

May 15, 2020

Piotr Beczala, Ildebrando d’Arcangelo & Sara Jakubiak Lead New CD/DVD Releases

This week audiences will be able to stream three new opera recordings, a highly anticipated versimo album, a new solo album, and a new DVD of one of last summer’s highly acclaimed productions. Here is a look. Gunther Schuller: The Fisherman and His Wife BMOP/sound has released Gunther Schuller’s “The Fisherman and His Wife” led by conductor Gil Rose and {…}

Mar 10, 2020

Javier Camarena, Brandon Jovanovich & Piotr Beczala Highlight Deutsche Oper Berlin’s 2020-21 Season

The Deutshce Oper Berlin has announced its 2020-21 season featuring six new productions and a new Ring Cycle. Premieres The season kicks off with “The 7 Deaths of Maria Callas,” which will be directed by Marina Abramovic. Marina Abramovic, Nadezhda Karyazina, Whitney Morrison, Leah Hawkins, Adela Zaharia, Selene Zanetti, Gabriella Reyes, and Mané Galoyan will lead the cast. Performance Dates: {…}

Feb 6, 2020

Semperoper Dresden Announces Soprano for Final Performance of “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg“

(Credit: Ashley Plante) The Semperoper Dresden has announced that Soprano Sara Jakubiak will sing the role of Eva in Wagner’s “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” for the final presentation on Feb. 16, 2020. The company announced that Jakubiak will join the production, which stars Georg Zeppenfeld, Vitalij Kowaljow, Iurie Ciobanu, Günter Haumer, Adrian Eröd, Oliver Zwarg, Markus Miesenberger, Patrick Vogel, Beomjin {…}

Jan 26, 2020

Gregory Kunde, Renée Fleming & Missy Mazzoli Highlight LA Opera’s 2020-21 Season

The LA Opera has announced its 2020-21 season featuring a number of Main stage productions, of grand and community events. Here is a look at what the ambitious season is set to showcase. Main Stage The season opens with Verdi and Cammarano’s “Il Trovatore” starring Angel Blue in her role debut as Leonora and Gregory Kunde in his LA Opera {…}

Jan 22, 2020

Palau de les Arts 2019-20 Review: Elektra

(Credit: Miguel Lorenzo / Mikel Ponce) Richard Strauss’ “Elektra,” one of the most audacious and darkest operas in the entire repertory, is a massive undertaking for any opera company. In the case of the Palau de Les Arts, the Robert Carsen production of the gripping opera was presented with great intensity further amplified by the appearance of Irene Theorin in {…}

Jun 11, 2019

Brian Jagde & Levy Sekgapane Headline New DVD/CD Releases – June 10

Five new DVDs are set for release this week. They include four rarely performed works and one of the most popular operas in the repertoire. Here is a look. Das Wunder Der Heliane Naxos is set to release Korngold’s rarely performed opus, which was recorded at the Deutsche Oper Berlin’s 2018 festival season. The acclaimed performance stars American soprano Sara Jakubiak, {…}

May 14, 2019

Royal Opera House 2019-20 Season: Here Is All The Information On The Live in Cinema Series

With the reveal of its new 2019-20 season, the Royal Opera House has unveiled its live in cinemas performances. Here is a rundown of the major works that audiences can check out in the movie theaters. Don Giovanni – Oct. 8, 2019: The Mozart masterpiece will feature Erwin Schrott, Roberto Tagliavini, Malin Byström, Daniel Behle, Christine Rice, Louise Alder, and {…}

sara jakubiak