The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of “Siegfried.” The company noted that May 14 performance will see Simon Neal perform the role of Der Wanderer, replacing John Lundgren. Neal has performed at the Theater Dortmund, where he was a principal baritone, Opera Australia at the Sydney Opera House, Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Semperoper {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of “I Puritani.” The company noted that Adam Plachetka will sing the role of Riccardo. Plachetka, who has been a member of the Wiener Staatsoper, has performed the role with the company previously. The baritone has appeared at the Metropolitan Opera, Bayerische Staatsoper, Salzburg Festival, Glyndebourne Festival, Teatro alla {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of “Boris Godunov.” The company noted that Alexander Tsymbalyuk will take over the title role replacing Ildar Abdrazakov. Abdrazakov recently canceled a production of “Tosca” at the Teatro Naples noting, “Unfortunately, my mother is unwell and I need to spend time with her and get her the care she {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced its 2022-23 season featuring six new productions, all of which are themed around Mahler. Premieres Lorenzo Viotti conducts “Von Der Liebe Tod” which includes Mahler’s “Kindertotenlieder” and “Das klagende Lied.” Calixto Bieito directs the production which stars Vera-Lotte Boecker, Tanja Ariane Baumgartner, Daniel Jenz, and Florian Boesch. Performance Dates: Sept. 29, 2022-May 16, 2023 Philippe Jordan {…}
During the Wiener Staatsoper’s press conference for its 2022-23 season, General Director Bogdan Roscic said he was not interested in banning Russian artists over the war in Ukraine. The General Director said that he believed that the audience was not interested in the conversation and added that the conversation was only being had with a small group of people stuck {…}
The Dutch National Opera, Wiener Staatsoper and the Teatro Massimo are set to collaborate on a new opera entitled “Animal Farm.” The work by Moscow composer Alexander Raskatov is based on George Orwell’s book. In the press release, the companies said, “The Vienna State Opera, the Dutch National Opera in Amsterdam and the Teatro Massimo di Palermo have announced the {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has released a statement about the War in Ukraine and noted that it will not fire Russian artists due to the war and will use music as a way of bridging cultures. The company stated, “As an international opera and ballet house, we are happy and proud to unite artists from the most diverse nations on our stage {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced several cast changes for its performance of “Die Tote Stadt” on Feb. 14, 2022. The company revealed that Norbert Ernst will sing the role of Paul from off-stage while Wolfgang Schilly will act out the role. Meanwhile, Patricia Nolz will sing the role of Lucienne, and Angelo Pollak will sing the role of Victorin. Yoel {…}
(Credit: Fay Fox) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its upcoming performance of “Anna Bolena.” The company noted that Nicholas Brownlee will sing the role of Enrico VIII in the performance on Feb. 12 replacing Erwin Schrott. Brownlee recently at the Wiener Staatsoper and the Metropolitan Opera in productions of “La Bohème” and was also seen at {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced new COVD-19 regulations starting Feb. 5, 2022. The company noted that in accordance with the announcement by the City of Vienna, there will be a relief in the admission regulation with no need to show a PCR test anymore. However, audiences will still need to show a valid admission ticket as well Proof of 2G {…}
(Credit: Katharina Schiffl) On Feb. 2, 2022, following the performance of “Peter Grimes,” the Wiener Staatsoper conductor Simone Young, Jonas Kaufmann, and Sir Bryn Terfel were honored. The company bestowed Young with the status of honorary member of the house, and presented with the Ring of Honor of the Wiener Staatsoper from Juwelier Wagner. Meanwhile, Jonas Kaufmann and Sir Bryn {…}
