On May 3, 2024, Xabier Anduaga encored the audience of the Wiener Staatsoper. The tenor shared the news via social media noting that after his “Una Futirva Lagrima,” he received an ovation that forced him to encore. In a statement, he said, “I honestly have no words to describe how I felt last night. Probably one of the most special {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced its 2024-25 season. Premieres Philippe Jordan conducts Verdi’s “Don Carlo” in a new production by Kirill Serebrennikov. The production stars Asmik Grigorian, Roberto Tagliavini, Joshua Guerrero, Étienne Dupuis, Eve-Maud Hubeaux, and Dmitry Ulyanov. The second cast will include Nicole Car, Elīna Garanča, and Vitalij Kowaljow. Performance Dates: Sept. 26, 2024-March 23, 2025 György Kurtág’s “Fin {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of “Don Giovanni” on April 14, 16, 19, 2024. The company said that Bogdan Volkov will sing the role of Don Ottavio replacing Edgardo Rocha. In a statement, Rocha said, “Hello everyone greetings from Vienna, as you can hear my voice sounds like Commendatore and not like Ottavio. It {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced another cast change for its performance of “Simon Boccanegra” on April 11. The company announced that Daniel Luis de Vicente will sing the title role replacing Luca Salsi. De Vicente is making his debut at the Wiener Staatsoper in the title role of Verdi’s work. He has performed at the Oper Frankfurt, Staatsoper Hannover, Volksoper {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its performance of “Simon Boccanegra” on April 8. The company announced that George Petean will sing the title role replacing Luca Salsi. Petean has already performed the opening performance on April 6, also taking over for Salsi. He is a well-known baritone who has performed at the Royal Opera House, Hamburg {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of Strauss’ “Der Rosenkavalier” on March 30. The company said that Angela Brower will sing the role of Octavian replacing Christina Bock. For her part, Brower, who has performed the role in numerous productions said, “This is happening! After nearly 10 years, I will be returning to the Wiener {…}
(Photo © Wiener Staatsoper / Michael Pöhn) “La Cenerentola” premiered in 1817, shortly after Rossini’s success with “Il Barbiere di Siviglia.” History tells us that it was composed in just three weeks, with only minimal self-plagiarism: the overture was borrowed from “La Gazetta,” and the protagonist’s final rondo from the tenor’s final aria in “Il Barbiere.” The story is a {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of Rossini’s “La Cenerentola” The company said that Juan Diego Flórez will replace Edgardo Rocha as Don Ramiro. The company added that Flórez had to cancel the originally planned revival of “Guillaume Tell” because of a tract inflammation. Since he missed all the rehearsals due to illness, he can {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for Rossini’s “Guillaume Tell.” The company said that John Osborn would sing the role of Arnold replacing Juan Diego Flórez. On his behalf, Flórez said, “I am very sorry that unfortunately I have to cancel the revival production of Rossini’s Guillaume Tell at the Wiener Staatsoper because of a persistent cough, due {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its Feb. 21, 2024 performance of Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale.” The company announced that Lawrence Brownlee will sing the role of Ernesto in “Don Pasquale.” He will replace Xabier Anduaga who returns to the production on Feb. 23, 2024. Brownlee is well-known for his Bel Canto interpretations and has performed the works {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of Rossini’s “Guillaume Tell.” The company said Roberto Frontali will sing the title role of Guillaume Tell replacing Carlos Álvarez who was originally scheduled. Frontali is well-known for work in the Italian repertoire including operas by Verdi, Donizetti, Puccini, Leoncavallo, Mascagni, and Cilea. He has performed at every major opera {…}