The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change change for its production of “Die Zauberflöte.” The company said, “Franz Welser-Möst has been forced to cancel his conducting duties for the new production of ‘Die Zauberflöte’ at the Vienna State Opera for health reasons. After successful immunotherapy, he suffered unexpected side effects that make his participation impossible.” As a result, Bertrand {…}
Anna Netrebko has canceled her role debut in “Ariadne auf Naxos” at the Wiener Staatsoper. The soprano released a statement noting, “I am regrettably obliged to withdraw from my January performances in ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ at the Wiener Staatsoper, which would have marked my role debut. Ill health this month compromised the preparation time required before starting rehearsals just after {…}
(Credit: © Martina Berger) On Dec. 7, The Wiener Staatsoper opened a new theater, The NEST, especially designed and created for young audiences and families. The new theater will offer a full program in December and opened with a children’s opera premiere. The NEST will also offer 100 events on stage in the first season and will be a place {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper will celebrate New Year with “Die Fledermaus” on Dec. 31, 2024. The operetta will be streamed on the company’s platform and will feature Otto Schenk’s legendary staging. The Dec. 31 presentation has become an annual tradition with the company sometimes bringing special guests. This year Bertrand de Billy conducts a cast that includes Georg Nigl, Hanna-Elisabeth Müller, {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a slate of Livestreams for October through December. The first stream of the season will be “Fin de Partie” by György Kurtág. Simone Young conducts the cast which includes Georg Nigl, Charles Workman, Hilary Summers, and Philippe Sly. Livestream Date: Oct. 19, 2024 The second stream of the season will be Britten’s “Billy Budd” starring {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced cast changes for its productions of “Le Nozze di Figaro” and “Don Giovanni.” First, the company said that Federica Lombardi will sing the Countess in “Le Nozze di Figaro” on Oct. 2 stepping in for Hanna-Elisabeth Müller. Secondly, the company said that Oleg Ptashnikov will conduct the October performances of “Don Giovanni” stepping in for {…}
(Credit: Wiener Staatsoper) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its September run of Strauss’ “Salome.” The company said that Vida Miknevičiūtė will sing the title role on Sept. 21 and Jennifer Holloway will sing it on Sept. 23 and 25, 2024 replacing Simone Schneider, who was originally scheduled. Miknevičiūtė has performed the opera at the Victorian Opera, Bolshoi {…}
(Credit: Yan-Bleney) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for Verdi’s “La Traviata” on Sept. 6 and 9. The company said that Etienne Dupuis will sing the role of Germont replacing an ill Ludovic Tézier. Tézier took to social media and said, “Dear friends, I was on my way to our beloved Wiener Staatsoper to give alongside my fantastic {…}
With 2024-25 just a month away, OperaWire is breaking down 10 opera productions that are must-sees for all opera lovers from around the world for the fall season. Aindamar – Metropolitan Opera (Oct. 15 – Nov. 9, 2024) For the second year in a row (and the first time in its history that this happens), the Metropolitan Opera will present {…}
On July 28, 2024, the Wiener Staatsoper is set to present Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut” at the Film Festival auf dem Wiener Rathausplatz. The recording, filmed in November 2023, will be screened at 9:15 and showcases a production by Robert Carsen conducted by Jader Bignamini. Anna Netrebko stars in the title role alongside tenor Joshua Guerrero as Des Grieux. Davide Luciano {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its June 19 performance of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte.” The company said that Ben Bliss will sing the role of Ferrando while Filipe Manu will act out the role on stage. Bliss is known for his work in Mozart and has sung the role of Ferrando at the Metropolitan Opera, Seattle Opera, {…}