Weekend Preview – International (9/15-17): Irina Lungu and Lawrence Brownlee Headline Liceu’s Opening Night
By Francisco SalazarThis weekend, a number of productions continue runs all over the world with many of the biggest stars singing. Check out what companies have to offer.
Austria
At the Vienna State Opera, Carlos Álvarez and Dorothea Röschmann continue their run of “Le Nozze di Figaro” on Friday while on Sunday audiences get another chance at “Chowanschtschina” with Ferruccio Furlanetto. On Saturday, however, “Salome” will be shown with Gun-Brit Barkmin and Zeljko Lučić.
Belgium
La Monnaie audiences will get the final two performances of “Pinocchio” with Stephane Dégout.
Czech Republic
The weekend begins at the Estates Theatre with “Le Nozze di Figaro” and continues there until Sunday with Opera is Fun event and “Don Giovanni.”
Denmark
“Rigoletto” continues at the Royal Danish Opera. The company will also open “Madama Butterfly” with Elizabeth Llewelyn in the title role.
France
The Opéra de Paris continues its run of ‘the Merry Widow as well as ‘Cosi Fan Tutte” with Paulo Szot. The company also presents a recital with Simon Keenlyside.
Finland
Germany
The Deutsche Oper Berlin will show “Lohengrin” with Brandon Jovanovich as well as “Lucia di Lammermoor” with Pretty Yende and René Barbera.
At the Hamburg State Opera, “Parsifal” premieres starring Andreas Schager in the title role and Claudia Mahnke as Kundry, while the Semperoper continues its run of “La Traviata” and “Die Zauberflöte.”
Italy
United Kingdom
Michael Fabiano and Nicole Car continue their run of “La Bohème” in Richard Jones’ new production. “Die Zauberflöte” will also be presented with Janai Brugger.
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