Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (3/23-25): Anja Harteros & Joseph Calleja Headline New Productions

Let the Holiday season begin as many of the world’s festivals begin their Easter celebrations. Here is a breakdown of the performances you should see this weekend. Tosca – Salzburg East Festival, Austria The Easter Festival begins in Salzburg with a new production of “Tosca” starring the extraordinary Anja Harteros alongside Aleksandrs Antonenko and Ludovic Tézier. Christian Thielemann conducts the new {…}

Mar 19, 2018

Artist Of The Week: Wolfgang Koch Celebrate’s ‘Dantons Tod’s’ 100th Anniversary

Wolfgang Koch is one of today’s leading baritones who has mastered many of the great German roles by Wagner and Strauss. He has performed all over the world and has also become well known for his interpretation of Wotan in Wagner’s “The Ring Cycle.” This week, he adds another role to his repertoire in an unknown modern masterpiece. Koch will {…}

Mar 19, 2018

Vienna State Opera 2017-18 Live Stream: ‘Dantons Tod’ Makes Rare Appearance

Gottfried von Einem’s “Dantons Tod” will be showcased on Vienna State Opera’s live stream service on March 24, 2018. The rare work will feature Wolfgang Koch, Herbert Lippert, Jörg Schneider, Thomas Ebenstein, and Olga Bezsmertna under the musical direction of Susanna Malkki. The new production will be directed by Josef Ernst Köpplinger. The stream kicks off at 7 p.m. local {…}

Mar 18, 2018

Jonas Kaufmann, Anja Kampe & Anja Harteros Headline Bayerische Staatsoper’s 2018-19 Season

The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced its 2018-19 season, which is set to include eight new productions and a number of revival productions. The season will also include a number of concert performances as well as recitals in the company’s summer festival. Here is a look at all the operatic events. New Productions Amélie Niermeyer directs a new production of Verdi’s {…}

Apr 5, 2017

Roberto Alagna, Elina Garanca & Camilla Nylund Headline The Vienna State Opera’s 6 New Productions

The Vienna State Opera has announced its 2017-18 Season with six new productions. The company will showcase a new production of Prokofiev’s “Der Spieler” with Elena Maximova and Linda Watson. The production will be conducted by Simone Young and directed by Karoline Gruber, with the opening night on Oct. 4. Willy Decker directs a new production of Berg’s “Lulu” with {…}