Göteborg Opera is set to stream a production of Wagner’s “Siegfried” between March 26—31, 2021. The production, which is directed by Stephen Landgridge and conducted by Evan Rogister, will star Daniel Brenna in the title role alongside Dan Karlström as Mime, Anders Lorentzson (Act one and two) and Fredrik Zetterström (Act three) as The Wanderer, Ólafur Sigurdarson as Alberich, Mats {…}
(Credit: Javier del Real) The Teatro Real de Madrid marched on with its current season despite concerns over COVID-19 around the world. Wagner’s “Siegfried” was the opera of choice, presented before a live audience, with COVID-19 safety regulations firmly in place. To maintain social distancing within the pit, the theatre used the first four boxes closest to the stage to {…}
(Credit: Cory Weaver) From underwater to the wild and terrible world – Rhine Maidens to brother/sister love, father/daughter separation, gain to loss: in other words, “Die Walküre.” And what a “Walküre” it was! Spectacular projections – swirling winds, walloping storm waters, trees bending and swaying every which way, and Siegmund waking to love for Sieglinde, in a house in the {…}
San Francisco Opera is in the midst of its month-long festival dedicated to Wagner’s “Ring Cycle.” In the coming weeks, Lois Silverstein will explore her experience not only revisiting the 2018 opera production, but several of the events and panels presented by the company. One of the highlights so far has to be the delightful conversation between Karita Mattila and {…}
“Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a film section or a film in its entirety and highlight the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment features “Alien: {…}
San Francisco Opera is in the midst of its month-long festival dedicated to Wagner’s “Ring Cycle.” In the coming weeks, Lois Silverstein will explore her experience not only revisiting the 2018 opera production, but several of the events and panels presented by the company. Clifford “Kip” Cranna kicked off the events surrounding the San Francisco Opera’s Virtual “Ring,” during the {…}
The San Francisco Opera has announced the addition of two new panels to its monthly Ring cycle presentation. On March 22, the company will stream a unique panel discussion entitled “The Ring from the Pit.” The showcase will feature Francisco Opera Tad and Dianne Taube General Director Matthew Shilvock as he converses with members of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra {…}
“At Home With… ” is a series collaboration between OperaWire and photographer Frances Marshall of Marshall Light Studio, combining original photography with insightful interviews. In this third installment, OperaWire spoke with mezzo-soprano Taxiarchoula Kanati. Greek mezzo-soprano Taxiarchoula Kanati was at the very cusp of moving into the next phase of her career when COVID-19 brought the world and the industry {…}
(Credit: Staatsoper unter der Linden official website) UPDATE: The Staatsoper unter der Linden will live stream Mozart’s opera “Le Nozze di Figaro” on April 1, 2021. The live stream will be available at 5 p.m. CET on the company’s official website, as well as MEZZO TV. The Staatsoper Berlin has announced that it will cancel all performances until at least {…}
“Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a film section or a film in its entirety and highlight the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment features Luis {…}
(Credit: Suzanne Vinnik) Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced that the American heldentenor Clay Hilley will perform the title role in Wagner’s “Siegfried,” replacing Simon O’Neill. Hilley will join a cast that includes Iain Paterson in the role of Der Wanderer, Nina Stemme as Brünnhilde, Markus Brück in the role of Alberich, Tobias Kehrer as Fafner, Lindsay Ammann as Erda, and {…}
