Washington Opera Society has postponed its Sept. 17 performances of “The Tales of Hoffman.” The organization announced that due to “circumstances beyond its control” the company has pushed the production back to 2022. As a result, ticket holders will be notified and will either receive a refund, a credit or have the option of making a contribution. The company did, {…}
(Photo Credit: Lizelle de Wit) The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact for many opera singers and companies all over the world. Not only were performances canceled left and right, but there were concerns over when and how singers might be able to get back on the operatic stage. As the months passed by, we saw online performances, socially distanced {…}
The Irish National Opera is opening its first ever season starting on Jan. 9, 2018 with a gala concert. From there the company will showcase its first opera of the season on Feb. 24 when it kicks things off with Thomas Adès’ “Powder Her Face.” That will be followed by Patrick Mason’s new staging of “The Marriage of Figaro,” which will {…}