Photo: Sofia Opera & Ballet Having successfully established its aesthetic and dramatic foundations during its production of “Das Rheingold” on the previous evening, Sofia Opera continued with its new presentation of Wagner’s Ring Cycle for what turned out to be a musically and theatrically strong performance of “Die Walküre.” Kartaloff’s Visually Stunning Direction The director, Plamen Kartaloff, along with his {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its production of “Lohengrin.” The company noted that Thomas Hall will sing in the final two performances as Telramund on March 28 and April 1. He will replace Evgeny Nikitin. Hall performed on March 2, 5, and 21 making his Met debut. Hall made his European debut in 2011, singing Telramund {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its performance of Wagner’s “Lohengrin” on March 5, 2023. The company said that for “this afternoon’s performance of Wagner’s Lohengrin, the role of Telramund will be sung by Thomas Hall, replacing Evgeny Nikitin, who is ill.” Hall made his Met on March 2, also replacing Nikitin who is ill. Hall made {…}