Review: DAS RHEINGOLD, Royal Opera House
by Alexander Cohen
- Sep 12, 2023
Given his political radicalism and fervent romanticism, it is more than fair to wonder if Richard Wagner would be partial to Just Stop Oil. Sporting his iconic beret, would he, if he were around today, brandish banners and block cars on the M1? Barrie Kosky may think so. He thrusts Wagner’s ecological consciousness front and centre of his new production of Das Rheingold.
Review: CARMEN, London Coliseum
by Alexander Cohen
- Feb 2, 2023
The production's grim emphasis on male violence towards women gives it an eerie resonance.
THE HOURS With Kelli O'Hara, Renée Fleming & More to Air on PBS
by Michael Major
- Feb 1, 2023
The Metropolitan Opera's recent production of The Hours, starring Renée Fleming, Kelli O'Hara, and Joyce DiDonato, will air on PBS. Phelim McDermott directs with Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducting. Christine Baranski will host the special.
The ENO's Acclaimed Production of CARMEN Returns to the London Coliseum Next Month
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 4, 2023
The English National Opera's (ENO) spring season opens this February with the return of Calixto Bieito's fiery Carmen to the London Coliseum. Its third revival since it was first staged in 2012, this is one of the most popular operas ever written, featuring Bizet's instantly recognisable searing score.
The English National Opera Announces 2022/23 Plans
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 14, 2022
The English National Opera (ENO) announces its 2022/23 Main Stage Season. The ENO's 2022/23 Season features nine main stage productions at the London Coliseum: seven new productions and two revivals.
Wiener Staatsoper Premieres WOZZECK
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 28, 2022
On 21 March, the Vienna State Opera premiered its fifth new production of Wozzeck to date: music director Philippe Jordan conducts, Simon Stone directs, and the cast includes Christian Gerhaher (Wozzeck), Anja Kampe (Marie), Jörg Schneider (Hauptmann), Dmitry Belosselskiy (Doktor) and house debutant Sean Panikkar (Tambourmajor).
Lyric Opera Of Chicago Presents TWILIGHT: GODS ON FILM
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jul 27, 2021
Lyric Opera of Chicago announced today that registration is now open to secure a free link to screen the film of the critically acclaimed and sold-out presentation of Twilight: Gods — a radical reimagining of Wagner's Götterdämmerung, directed by Yuval Sharon, that took place at Millennium Lakeside Parking Garage in late April 2021.
Minnesota Orchestra Announces 2021-22 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jul 16, 2021
Music Director Osmo Vänskä and the Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra today announced plans for the ensemble’s 2021-22 season that runs from September 2021 to June 2022 and includes Classical, Live at Orchestra Hall, Movies & Music, Holiday and Relaxed Family concerts.
New Programming Added to Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2020/21 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Mar 9, 2021
Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced additional programs to add to the variety of offerings in its reimagined 2020/21 Season. These include a concert honoring Sir Andrew Davis; a new approach to the annual Rising Stars in Concert by The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center Ensemble and more.
Pittsburgh Opera Announces 2020-21 Resident Artists
by Stephi Wild
- Aug 9, 2020
Pittsburgh Opera has announced its 2020-21 Resident Artists. This season, given the companya??s COVID-related programming changes, the Resident Artist singers will be the primary cast for all four of Pittsburgh Operaa??s productions.
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