The Scottish Opera has announced the premiere of two new films, along with plans for over 200 outdoor performances this summer. The performances will be given in alignment with the Scottish Government timeline for easing restrictions. Among the performances, this summer will be an outdoor production of “Falstaff,” designed and directed by Sir David McVicar, as well as a Pop-up {…}
(Credit: Opera Australia official website) Celebrated Australian opera director Elijah Moshinsky has died at the age of 75. Moshinsky graduated from the University of Melbourne and made his operatic debut in 1975 at the Royal Opera House with a production of Britten’s opera “Peter Grimes.” The famed director went on to stage a number of highly successful productions at the {…}
(Credits: Shirley Suarez / English National Ballet official website) The Scottish Opera has announced a September program of seated outdoor performances, following the Scottish Government’s decision from August 20. The Scottish Opera will bring live performances back to the stage with physical distancing observed at all times by the performers, backstage staff, and the audience. “We are delighted we can {…}
The Scottish Opera has announced its mainstage plans for autumn have been canceled. In a press release, the company said, “it has become clear to us at Scottish Opera that, because of the continuing uncertainty around convening large gatherings due to Covid-19, it will simply not be possible for us to present our large-scale Autumn 2020 production. This was planned {…}
The Scottish Opera has announced the world premiere of a new short film, “The Narcissistic Fish,” the company’s first-ever purely digital opera. The company announced via social media that the work is a collaboration between Scottish Opera Composer-in-Residence Samuel Bordoli, Scottish poet and author Jenni Fagan (“The Panoptican”), and the company’s in-house filmmaker Antonia Bain. The work will be available {…}
***This article will be updated as companies announce cancellations*** Major opera houses in the United Kingdom have canceled performances due to the coronavirus outbreak. The English National Opera announced that it was canceling all performances but honor all contracts. Meanwhile the Scottish Opera stated, “In line with advice from the Scottish Government and the announcement from Capital Theatres earlier today {…}
(Credit:Loudon MacRae Photography) Composer Stuart MacRae has established himself as one of the most distinctive composers of his generation. He has written a range of orchestral and opera works in his career, with his most recent orchestral work including the symphony “Prometheus,” which premiered in November 2019. He has also composed five operas to date – “The Assassin Tree,” “Remembrance {…}
The Guildhall School of Music and Drama is set to present the world premiere of “The Angel Esmeralda,” a new opera by composer Lliam Paterson and librettist Pamela Carter. The first performance is set for Feb. 24, 2020 with subsequent shows taking place on Feb. 26, 28, and March 2 at the Silk Street Theatre. The opera will be directed {…}
On Dec. 1, 2019 Kiandra Howarth made a surprise role and house debut at the Scottish Opera as the soprano stepped in on short notice to sing the title role of Mascagni’s “Iris,” replacing Helena Dix. Dix announced her cancellation via social media on the day of the performance stating, “I’m devastated to announce that I’ve had to withdraw from {…}
The Scottish Opera’s world premiere showcase “Anthropocene” will get live streamed via OperaVision on May 17, 2019. This new opera, by StuartMacRae and Louise Welsh tells the story of a team of scientists that are trapped in the frozen Arctic wastelands. “Tensions rise and relationships crumble, and then something appears, out of the ice.” The work will star Jennifer France {…}
The Scottish Opera has announced its 2019-20 season, featuring five main stage performances and a number of concert opera performances. Sydney Mancasola, Duncan Rock, and Wallis Giunta headline the European premiere of Missy Mazzoli and Roy Vavrek’s “Breaking the Waves.” Stuart Stratford conducts Tom Morris’ new production. Performance Dates: August 21-24, 2019 Natalya Romaniw and Sinéad Campbell-Wallace alternate the title role in Puccini’s “Tosca” with {…}