Verdi's Shakespearean tragedy OTELLO starring Johan Botha in the title role and Renee Fleming as Otello's innocent wife, Desdemona, airs on GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET Sunday, February 24 at 12 noon on PBS (check local listings).
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One of the masterpieces in the Verdi canon, Othello, will make its first 'Live in HD' appearance today, October 27 at the Town Hall Theater. The extraordinary cast is led by Johan Botha in the title role of the jealous Moor of Venice, opposite Renée Fleming in one of her greatest roles, Otello's innocent wife Desdemona.
On Saturday, October 27 at 1pm, the Warner Theatre will present a live simulcast of Verdi's Otello as part of The Met: Live in HD series.
Renée Fleming sings as the innocent Desdemona in Verdi's towering tragedy Otello. South African tenor Johan Botha sings the title role, one of the most demanding parts in the operatic repertory, with German baritone Falk Struckmann as the treacherous villain Iago.
Avgust Amonov will sing the title role in tomorrow afternoon's performance of Verdi's Otello, replacing Johan Botha, who is ill.
Avgust Amonov will sing the title role in this evening's performance of Verdi's Otello, replacing Johan Botha, who is ill.
Avgust Amonov will make his Met debut in the title role of tomorrow evening's performance of Verdi's Otello, replacing Johan Botha, who is ill.
One of the masterpieces in the Verdi canon, Othello, will make its first 'Live in HD' appearance on October 27 at the Town Hall Theater. The extraordinary cast is led by Johan Botha in the title role of the jealous Moor of Venice, opposite Renée Fleming in one of her greatest roles, Otello's innocent wife Desdemona.
Single tickets go on sale to the general public today, Aug. 1, for Lyric Opera of Chicago's 58th season. The internationally renowned company will present grand opera with exceptional casts and productions in its beautiful home, the historic Civic Opera House. Lyric will offer 68 performances of 9 operas in the 25-week season, including 6 new-to-Chicago productions, Saturday, October 6, 2012, through Saturday, April 6, 2013.
Single tickets go on sale to the general public Wed., Aug. 1, for Lyric Opera of Chicago's 58th season. The internationally renowned company will present grand opera with exceptional casts and productions in its beautiful home, the historic Civic Opera House. Lyric will offer 68 performances of 9 operas in the 25-week season, including 6 new-to-Chicago productions, Saturday, October 6, 2012, through Saturday, April 6, 2013.
KS Johan Botha übernimmt auch am Donnerstag, 14. Juni 2012 die Partie des Cavaradossi in Puccinis 'Tosca' anstelle des erkrankten Marcello Giordani. Philippe Auguin, der bereits gestern, 11. Juni, für den erkrankten Karel Mark Chichon eingesprungen ist, dirigiert auch diese Vorstellung.
Cape Town Opera returns to the UK this June & July for a tour of their acclaimed Porgy and Bess, culminating in a two week run at the London Coliseum. Tsakane Maswanganyi, who previously thrilled audiences in the title role of Carmen Jones at the Royal Festival Hall will play Bess, while Xolela Sixaba will reprise the role of Porgy having won great acclaim for his performance in 2009.
Staatsoperndirektor Dominique Meyer, Generalmusikdirektor Franz Welser-Möst, Ballettdirektor Manuel Legris und der Kaufmännische Geschäftsführer Thomas W. Platzer haben heute, Dienstag, 27. März 2012 den Spielplan der kommenden Saison 2012/2013 präsentiert.
'Andrea Chénier' an der Wiener Staatsoper, Vier Vorstellungen von Umberto Giordanos 'Andrea Chénier' stehen ab 28. Jänner 2012 auf dem Spielplan der Wiener Staatsoper.
'Andrea Chénier' an der Wiener Staatsoper, Vier Vorstellungen von Umberto Giordanos 'Andrea Chénier' stehen ab 28. Jänner 2012 auf dem Spielplan der Wiener Staatsoper.
Anthony Freud, general director of Lyric Opera of Chicago, announced yesterday the repertoire, principal singers, conductors, directors, and designers for Lyric's 2012-13 season. This was Freud's first news conference since becoming Lyric's general director on Oct. 1, 2011. Joining Freud for yesterday's announcement was Sir Andrew Davis, Lyric's music director, and Renee Fleming, Lyric's creative consultant (via Skype).
Deborah Voigt takes center stage at the Glimmerglass Festival in Cooperstown, New York this month, capping a season that showcased a startling range of roles and achievements, including her first-ever Brünnhilde performances in the Metropolitan Opera's new production of Die Walküre.
Annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards are set to be held on March 20th at 6pm at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town.
Annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards are set to be held on March 20th at 6pm at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town.
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