(Credit: Evan Zimmerman / Met Opera) For the third time this season, the Metropolitan Opera is reviving Sir. David McVicar’s “Tosca” production. The production has become one of the most successful for Peter Gelb’s tenure and one that has seen some of the greatest divas on stage. At the beginning of the season, the Met showcased a beguiling Aleksandra Kurzak {…}
The Opéra National de Paris has announced the streaming slate for Paris Opera Play during the months of January and February. First up is “Vissi d’arte – Gala Maria Callas,” starring Sondra Radvanovsky, Pretty Yende, Kate Lindsey, and Eve-Maud Hubeaux. Eun Sun Kim conducted the gala, which was be directed by Robert Carsen. The event took place in December 2023. {…}
(Photo by: Michael Cooper) Intermusica has announced the addition of soprano Sondra Radvanovsky to the organization’s roster for management. The famed soprano has been a major star at all of the world’s renowned opera houses including the Metropolitan Opera, Gran Teatre del Liceu, Teatro Real de Madrid, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Teatro di San Carlo, Royal Ballet and Opera. At the {…}
Medici.tv is set to stream a Puccini concert starring Sondra Radvanovsky and Piotr Beczała. The concert will be streamed on Nov. 23, 2024 and will showcase the two soloists alongside the Würth Philharmoniker and Claudio Vandelli at the Carmen Würth Forum in Künzelsau. The concert marks the 100-year anniversary of the passing of verismo master Giacomo Puccini. and will showcase the the two soloists in {…}
The Palau de les Arts in Valencia has postponed Sondra Radvanovsky and Piotr Beczala’s concert on Nov. 10, 2024. The company said that “the concert on Sunday the 10th will be held on November 26, 2024, with piano accompaniment and the same program.” Additionally the performance of “Lost Letters” – Lucía Lacarra Ballet on Saturday the 9th will take place {…}
Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky and tenor Piotr Beczala presented their recital on November 3rd (which is touring worldwide) at the Teatro Real. Before the beginning, there was a one-minute standing of silence in sympathy to the victims in the aftermath of the storm Dana which destroyed several locations in the Valencia area (in the name of all the artistic and technical {…}
Following the tragedy in Valencia, Spain caused by severe flooding that killed at least 95 people, the Palau de la Musica de Valencia has canceled concerts from Oct. 31 through Nov. 3, 2024. The performances in question include the Oct. 31 showcase that featured Rubén Gimeno conducting the Orquesta de València and the Nov. 3 concert that was part of {…}
Barcelona Obertura has unveiled its 2024-25 season. Here is a rundown of the vocal performances on offer. Soprano Núria Rial will take on songs by Mompou in a performance that also includes works by Gershwin and Ravel. Ludovic Morlot conducts the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra. Performance Date: Oct. 14, 2024 The Liceu will present “Lady Macbeth of Mstensk” in a production {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced cast changes for its productions of “Turandot” and “Macbeth.” The company noted that Saioa Hernandez will take over the title role, replacing Sondra Radvanovsky. Meanwhile, Radvanovsky has withdrawn from the role of Lady Macbeth and Anastasia Bartoli will sing it making her company debut in her stead. Hernandez recently performed the title role of “Turandot” {…}
(Credit: Karen Almond/Metropolitan Opera) The Metropolitan Opera is set to present Puccini’s “Tosca” for 13 performances. The production, which runs between Sept. 25 and Jan. 23, will feature three casts. The opening cast in September–October, will star soprano Aleksandra Kurzak in the title role alongside tenor SeokJong Baek and baritone George Gagnidze. Xian Zhang and Marco Armiliato conduct. OperaWire raved {…}
Pardon my French, but Screaming Sopranos are fundamental. It just does not feel like opera without them. And, with a voice that often overflows concert halls, nowadays nobody screams like Sondra Radvanovsky. Still, in Aix she seeks to rebrand herself as a recitalist, an intimate performer who shares her life with a cozy audience. It is tricky to jump from {…}