Bel Canto

Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Opera Theatre Of Saint Louis
by Steve Callahan - Jun 17, 2025

Opera Theatre of St. Louis draws us into a truly enchanted forest.  In staging Benjamin Britten’s 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' they create a marvelous amalgam of strange and gorgeous music, superlative voices, and design and directorial genius.  And they are unerringly true to Shakespeare’s iconic tale.

Review: DON PASQUALE at Opera Theatre of St. Louis
by Steve Callahan - Jun 10, 2025

Susanne Burgess sings Norina, the quintessential bel canto soprano role. She’s astonishing! She defines that vocal style.

Rossini’s LE COMTE ORY to be Presented at Merola Opera Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025

The Merola Opera Program will continue its Summer Festival season with a fully staged production of Rossini’s rarely performed comedic gem, Le Comte Ory. Learn more and seee how to purchase tickets.

Review: New Cast, Great Fun at Met’s BARBIERE
by Richard Sasanow - May 19, 2025

When mezzo Aigul Akhmetshina stepped on stage in the Met’s new production of CARMEN, back on New Year’s Eve of 2023, it was hard to imagine her in any other role because of the way she completely inhabited it. Would we ever be able to watch her in anything else, despite credits from other houses that ran from Elisabetta in MARIA STUARDA to Charlotte in WERTHER and, yes, Rosina in IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA? Now that she made her house role debut as Rosina at the Met, this past Friday, any concerns seem moot. She was terrific.

Review: IL BARBIÈRE DI SIVIGLIA, Glyndebourne Festival
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 19, 2025

Opera buffa is an ever-popular genre of the art, and more than two centuries after its composition, Rossini's Il barbière di Siviglia remains one this genre's most often staged operas. The music and lyrics are pure genius, but the success of this particular opera comes from an inherent understanding of the comedy within. Annabel Arden's production makes a triumphant return to Glyndebourne because it does just that.

Kolonits Klára Stars In The Hungarian Premiere Of Donizetti's MARIA STUARDA
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

Starring Klára Kolonits, Gabriella Balga, and Juraj Hollý in the leading roles, conducted by Martin Rajna and directed by Máté Szabó, a full-scale stage production of Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda is being presented for the first time in Hungary. The grand production, featuring the Hungarian State Opera Orchestra and Chorus, will premiere on 10 May 2025, at the Opera House, and the 16 May performance will be streamed live on OperaVision.

2025-26 Classical Music Series Announced At The Arsht
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2025

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County has announced the 2025-26 CLASSICAL MUSIC SERIES which features a four-show lineup in the acoustically brilliant Knight Concert Hall.

MACBETH Comes to Guild Opera Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2025

The great operatic masterpiece, MACBETH will be presented by Guild Opera Company at River of the Valley in Canoga Park. Learn more about the production here!

The Verdi Chorus Will Perform BELLA BELLINI This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025

The Verdi Chorus will continue its 41st  season with its Spring 2025 Concert Bella Bellini for two performances only at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica.

Merola Opera Program Unveils 2025 Summer Season, Featuring Rare Rossini Comedy and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

San Francisco’s acclaimed Merola Opera Program has unveiled its 2025 season. The summer festival performances include a vocal/piano recital; a concert of staged bel canto opera scenes and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Springfield Chamber Players Premieres BROADWAY WITH STRINGS ATTACHED
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

The Springfield Chamber Players will premiere Broadway with Strings Attached, a new pops concert celebrating music from Broadway, at 52 Sumner next month. Learn more here!

MEDEA, SALOME and More Set for Lyric Opera of Chicago 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2025

Lyric Opera of Chicago has revealed the company’s 2025/26 Season, its first complete season featuring Medea, Salome and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Verdi Chorus To Present BELLA BELLINI In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

The Verdi Chorus will continue its 41st  season with its Spring 2025 Concert Bella Bellini for two performances only at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica on April 26 and 27, 2025. 

International Voice Competition Boris Martinovich Announces 2025 Competition
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

The International Voice Competition Boris Martinovich is pleased to announce the opening of its application period for the 2025 competition. This pioneering online vocal competition welcomes singers of all ages and skill levels, offering a unique platform to showcase talent and advance careers.

Nashville Opera To Close 24.25 Season With Donizetti's LUCIA: THE BRIDE OF LAMMERMOOR
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2025

Nashville Opera brings its 24.25 Season to its close with two performances of Donizetti’s LUCIA: THE BRIDE OF LAMMERMOOR. This bel canto masterpiece features Metropolitan Opera and Royal Danish Opera star Rainelle Krause in her role debut as the tragic bride. 

Exploring Theater Events: Musicals, Plays, Operas, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 4, 2025

Discover the rich tapestry of theatrical performances, from classic plays and musicals to operas and ballets, as we delve into the evolution and variety of theater events that captivate audiences worldwide.

Dayton Opera Unveils Star-Studded Cast And Conductors For Verdi's AIDA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance has announced the cast and conductors for Dayton Opera's upcoming production of Verdi's Aida at the Schuster Center.

The Metropolitan Opera Reveals 2025-26 Season Featuring Met Premieres and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025

The Metropolitan Opera has revealed its 2025–26 season, the company’s 142nd year, featuring six new productions—three of which are Met premieres—and 12 revivals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Cantantes Solistas De Bellas Artes Compartirán Lo Mejor Del Género Operístico En El Recital Belcantísimo
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2025

Las voces del tenor José Luis Ordóñez y el barítono Guillermo Ruiz, acompañados al piano por Józef Olechowski, compartirán con el público fragmentos de emblemáticas piezas del repertorio operístico a través del recital Belcantísimo, que se realizará el próximo domingo 16 de febrero, a las 18 horas, en la Sala Manuel M. Ponce del Palacio de Bellas Artes, en el marco del ciclo Música INBAL.

Music Director James Conlon To Depart LA Opera After 20 Years; 40th Anniversary Season Lineup Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025

LA Opera has announced details for the company's 40th anniversary season, which will launch on September 20, 2025. In his 20th season with the company—his final season as Music Director before becoming Conductor Laureate—James Conlon will conduct three of the five mainstage productions, with other mainstage performances led by Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados and by guest conductor Dalia Stasevska.