Sonya Yoncheva will continue the Metropolitan Opera’s “Met Stars Live in Concert” series on Nov. 21, 2020. The event, which will begin at 1:00 p.m. ET, will feature the superstar live from the Baroque library of the Schussenried Cloister in Germany. The program will feature popular arias by Verdi, Puccini, Dvorak, Handel, Bizet, Purcell, and Bellini. The diva will be {…}
Ópera Studio Beckman is launching a new virtual platform that will host the Festival de Tequila. The Platform will launch on Nov. 30 with the festival showcasing masterclasses by some of the greatest opera singers in the world including Plácido Domingo, Javier Camarena, Nadine Sierra, Rolando Villazón, Olga Peretyatko, Sonya Yoncheva, Anita Rachvelishvili, Piotr Beczala, Nelly Miriciouiu, and Lucas Meachem. {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its upcoming performances of Puccini’s “Tosca.” The company announced that Sonya Yoncheva will replace Anja Harteros in the title role on Oct. 7, 10, and 13. Yoncheva first performed the role of “Tosca” at the Metropolitan Opera during the 2017-18 season and went on to perform the role at the Berlin {…}
In collaboration with Dejan Vukosavljevic On the heels of its 2020-21 season cancelation, the Metropolitan Opera has announced its 2021-22 season. The company will present six new productions including three company premieres. Here is a look at the new season. New Productions The season opens with “Fire Shut Up in My Bones” by Terence Blanchard. The opera will be conducted by {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced the HD schedule for its 2021-22 season, which will feature 10 performances. Here is a full breakdown. Oct. 9, 2021 – Boris Godunov René Pape headlines a cast that includes Alexey Markov, Stanislav Trofimov, David Butt Philip, Ain Anger, and Maxim Paster. Sebastian Weigle conducts. The opera will be presented in its original 1869 version. {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced week 28 of its Nightly Streams, which will center on Puccini. Here is a full rundown of the schedule which features some of opera’s greatest stars making multiple appearances throughout the week. All Nightly Met Opera Streams begin at 7:30 p.m. and remain available via metopera.org for 23 hours. The performances are also accessible on all {…}
(Credit: Tatyana Vlasova) The Royal Opera House has announced the casting for its live concert on September 4, 2020. Due to travel restrictions, soprano Sonya Yoncheva had to withdraw from the performance with soprano Kristine Opolais performing in her stead. Opolais is set to perform “The Song to the Moon” from Dvorak’s “Rusalka.” She will also appear in the final {…}
September brings the opening of several major companies in Europe. And that means new streaming opportunities of concerts and operas. Before we kick off our list, don’t forget to check out important discussions taking place regarding issues of race and equality in opera with such programs as Karen Slack’s “KikiKonversations,” Kenneth Overton’s “Black Opera Live,” and Mark S. Doss’ “Heart and Soul” series {…}
(Credits: Sonya Yoncheva official website / Charles Castronovo official website / Jason Homa / Sim Canetty-Clarke / Andrey Uspensky / © DR/Opéra National de Paris) The Royal Opera House Covent Garden has announced that it will reopen its doors for the first time Since March 16, 2020. The Royal Opera House will present the Live in Concert event on September {…}
(Credit: Met Opera / Ken Howard / Marty Sohl) The Metropolitan Opera has announced the 24th week of its nightly streams. For the final week of August, the company will be dedicated to presenting operas by Verdi. This is the second time that the company places a focus on one composer, having done a similarly themed marathon of Wagner operas. {…}
(Credit: Rolex) Rolex is organizing a trilogy of concerts starring Sonya Yoncheva, Juan Diego Flórez, Rolando Villazón, and Renaud Capuçon. The idea behind the concerts will be to stick to its long-standing “commitment to champion those who set the highest standard in the world of music.” The concerts will begin on August 21 and run through September. According to Rolex, {…}