Andreas Schager has been named Kammersänger of the Wiener Staatsoper. The company announced the news via social media and said, “Yesterday, the Austrian heldentenor was awarded the Austrian professional title ‘Kammersänger.’ Currently, he is in the Ring Cycle at the Wiener Staatsoper, as Siegmund and Siegfried.” Schager is one of the leading Wagnerian tenors in the world who has performed {…}
(Credit: Vladimir Shirokov) The Wiener Staatsoper has announced that it will stream Tchaikovsky’s “The Queen of Spades” on June 27, 2025. The production by Vera Nemirova will be conducted by Timur Zangiev and will star Anna Netrebko in her role debut as Lisa. She will be accompanied by Yusif Eyvazov in his signature role as Hermann. The cast will also {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced that it will stream “Il Trovatore” and “Der Rosenkavalier.” The company said that on May 30, it will showcase Verdi’s masterwork with a cast that includes Luca Salsi, Piotr Beczała, Krassimira Stoyanova, and Ekaterina Semenchuk. Marco Armiliato will conduct the production by Daniele Abbado. Then on June 17, the company will stream a performance of {…}
Baritone Adrian Eröd has been named artistic director of the Wiener Staatsoper’s Opernstudio from 2026-7. Since 2003, Eröd has been a member of the Wiener Staatsoper, where he debuted in 2001. He has since performed in several productions, including “Roméo et Juliette.” “The Magic Flute,” “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg,” “La Bohème, “Le nozze di Figaro,” “Il barbiere di Siviglia,” “Manon,” {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of “Tannhäuser.” The company said that Martin Gantner will sing the role of Wolfram, replacing Ludovic Tézier. The cancellation came at the same time as the baritone was forced to cancel his “Parsifal” performances also in Vienna, which were held on April 17, 20, and 23, and was replaced by {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced two cast changes for its April 15 performance of “Andrea Chénier.” The company said that Saioa Hernandez will replace Sonya Yoncheva in the role of Maddalena, while George Petean will sing the role of Carlo Gerard replacing Luca Salsi. Hernandez took to her social media and said, “I’m happy to announce that tomorrow I’ll be {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced its 2025-26 season. Here is a look at the operas and recitals for the new season. Premieres Smetana’s “The Bartered Bride” will get a new production by Dirk Schmeding. The cast will be headed by Franz Xaver Schlecht, Margaret Plummer, Slávka Zámečníková, Ivo Stanchev, Monika Bohinec, Pavol Breslik, Michael Laurenz, Peter Kellner, Matthäus Schmidlechner, Ilia Staple, and Alex Ilvakhin. Tomáš Hanus conducts. A second cast will {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its April 12 performance of “Andrea Chenier.” The company said that George Petean will sing the role of Gerard, replacing Luca Salsi, who is ill. The change follows the opening night performance in which David Babayants jumped in mid-performance for Salsi making his house debut. He said, “First of all, I {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its March 6, 2025 performance of Bellini’s “Norma.” The company said that Dmytro Popov will sing the role of Pollione replacing Juan Diego Flórez, who is ill. This is the second performance that Flórez cancels. He previously canceled the March 3 performance due to viral tracheitis. Popov is a tenor who {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its March 3, 2025 performance of “Norma.” The company said that Freddie De Tommaso will sing the role of Pollione replacing Juan Diego Flórez, who is ill. Flórez took to social media and said, “While warming up this morning, I felt that something wasn’t quite right. I went to see my {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its Feb. 11 performance of “Il Trovatore.” The company said that Marina Rebeka will sing the role of Leonora replacing the originally scheduled Maria Agresta. Rebeka has performed the role of Leonora at the Royal Opera House and the Zurich Opera House. She is well known for her Verdi, Puccini, Bellini, {…}