UPDATE: Buratto never officially joined the Requiem due to her schedule due to “Suor Angelica” rehearsals at the Wiener Staatsoper. She never canceled. The Wiener Konzerthaus has announced cast changes for the Verdi Requiem on Oct. 28, 2023. The company said that Eleonora Buratto would not participate in the performance due to scheduling reasons. As a result, Ewa Płonka will take over {…}
(Credit: Wiener Staatsoper official website) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced that bass Stefan Cerny will sing the role of Osmin in Mozart‘s opera “Die Entführung aus dem Serail” on June 15 from the orchestral pit. The company announced that in order to preserve the integrity of staging, Goran Juric will act the role on stage. Cerny will join a cast {…}
(Credits: Bernard Martinez / Cory Weaver / Kirsten Nijhof / In Art Management official website) Opéra de Lyon has announced its 2021-22 season. Here is the full slate. Operas A concert version of Massenet‘s “Manon” will showcase Saimir Pirgu as Le Chevalier des Grieux, Artur Ruciński as Lescaut, and Patricia Petibon in the title role. The cast will be rounded {…}
With opera companies returning in full force digitally, this week’s selections will highlight a mix of repertory staples with some unique and experimental new works. 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 {…}