Sir Bryn Terfel & Lorenzo Viotti to Headline ‘Great Performances: Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2026’

(Photo Credit: © Rolex / Joelle Kercan) “Great Performances: Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2026″ is set to premiere on Friday, August 28 on PBS. The showcase features Swiss conductor Lorenzo Viotti leading the orchestra for the first time in a performance recorded on June 19 in Schönbrunn Palace Park. Headlining the concert was bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel who performed {…}

Jul 29, 2025

Tanglewood 2025 Review: Tosca

(Photo: Hillary Scott) I imagine that every lover of opera can reference memorable “Toscas” in their life, whether recordings or live performances. My first–as a young buff, via a vinyl box set–was indeed a classic. All thanks to Gino, who–many years ago–managed the classical section of LPs at Sam Goody’s in Yonkers. He could always be relied upon for spot-on {…}

May 1, 2025

Natalya Romaniw, Sir Bryn Terfel, Roderick Williams, Luis Gomes & Mary Bevan Lead City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s 2025-26 Season

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2025-26 Season. Here is a look at the vocal highlights. Kazuki Yamada conducts Elgar’s “The Dream of Gerontius” with soloists Jess Dandy, Roderick Williams and David Butt Philip. Performance Date: Sept. 17, 2025 Osmo Vanka conducts a program of Sibelius and Shostakovich. Helena Juntunen is the soloist. Performance Date: Nov. 19, {…}

Apr 23, 2025

Sonya Yoncheva, Juan Diego Flórez, Rolando Villazón, Sir Bryn Terfel Headline Rolex Ambassador’s Concert at Opéra National de Paris

The Opéra National de Paris will showcase a concert of Rolex ambassadors on May 11, 2025. The event will feature Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conducting the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in its Paris Opera debut. Soloists include Sonya Yoncheva, Juan Diego Flórez, Rolando Villazón, Sir Bryn Terfel, and pianist Yuja Wang. Yoncheva will perform the Habanera from “Carmen,” while Flórez takes on “Salut, {…}

Nov 7, 2024

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Announces Sir Bryn Terfel Song Prize

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has launched the £15,000 Sir Bryn Terfel Song Prize. The first edition of this prize is set for November 2025 with singers nominated by UK conservatories. Singers must present at least one song in Welsh and another in their native language. The artists will engage with the College for a fully-funded three-day {…}

Nov 6, 2024

Sir Bryn Terfel, Renée Fleming, & Anthony Roth Costanzo Lead SongStudio 2025 at Carnegie Hall

(Photo credits: Jenkins & Eccles) Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute presents the seventh year of SongStudio from Jan. 13–19, 2025. The annual intensive workshop brings eight emerging vocalists and collaborative pianists from around the world together with leading artists and coaches for a week of instruction and performance at Carnegie Hall. The 2025 SongStudio participants will receive private lessons and coaching {…}

May 5, 2024

Bryn Terfel to Be Coach on ‘The Voice Wales’

Sir Bryn Terfel has been revealed as one of the coaches for ‘The Voice Wales.’ The news was announced via social media and noted that Terfel will take one of the famed red chairs. The Voice Wales will be presented by Radio 1 DJ Sian Eleri and the Welsh-language version will become the 75th international adaptation of The Voice format. {…}

May 3, 2024

Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Benjamin Appl, Sir Bryn Terfel, Roderick Williams, Elena Pankratova Headline Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2024-25 Season

(Credit: Chris Christodoulou) The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its 2024-25 season. Here is a rundown of the vocal performances on offer. The season opens with a concert featuring soprano Sarah Wegener. The program includes Strauss’ “Four Last Songs” and works by Juan Bautista Plaza and Mahler. Domingo Hindoyan conducts. Performance Dates: Oct. 17 & 20, 2024 Next up is {…}

Apr 24, 2024

José Carreras, Nadine Sierra, Aida Garifullina, Bryn Terfel & Plácido Domingo to Celebrate Andrea Bocelli’s 30th Anniversary

Andrea Bocelli is set to celebrate his 30th anniversary this summer in Tuscany. The superstar tenor will be joined by several personalities from the around the world including opera stars Plácido Domingo, Bryn Terfel, José Carreras, Aida Garifullina, and Nadine Sierra. The program will also include Sofia Vergara, Mateo Bocelli, Virginia Bocelli, Shania Twain, Lang Lang, Russell Crowe, Jon Baptiste, {…}

Dec 12, 2023

Chorégies d’Orange Announce 2024 Season

The Chorégies d’Orange has announced its 2024 season featuring pop, opera, and orchestra concerts. Here is a look at the operatic offerings this summer. Claire Antoine, Héloïse Poulet, and Léo Vermot-Desroches perform in recital alongside Kira Parfeevets. Performance Date: July 21, 2024 Aleksandra Kurzak leads Puccini’s “Tosca” in a concert performance alongside Roberto Alagna and Bryn Terfel. The Orchestre Philharmonique {…}

Sep 19, 2023

Jonas Kaufmann, Olga Peretyatko, Aida Garifullina & Joyce El-Khoury Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Welcome back to this week’s look at the newest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. Among the major options are three DVD releases, a world premiere, and a film album by the world’s most famous tenor. Here’s the rundown. Oklahoma Chandos Records releases a recording of Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s beloved musical, “Oklahoma” led by acclaimed conductor John Wilson. The {…}

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