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The Atlanta Opera Reveals 2026-27 Studio Artists

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Aug 27, 2026

The Atlanta Opera has selected four singers and two stage directors for its Studio Artist program, now in its tenth season of developing early-career opera professionals.

Further Cast Set For CARMEN at Northern Ireland Opera

by Stephi Wild • Aug 4, 2026

Northern Ireland Opera announced additional casting for its production of Carmen at the Grand Opera House in Belfast, including baritone Thomas Chenhall as Escamillo.

Brazilian Tenor Thiago Arancam to Perform TIMELESS CLASSICS at Sanctuary of the Arts

by A.A. Cristi • Jul 21, 2026

Brazilian tenor Thiago Arancam will perform at Sanctuary of the Arts in Coral Gables, blending opera, Broadway favorites, and international songs in an intimate 314-seat concert hall.

Robert Sirota's 212: SYMPHONY NO. 1 Gets World Premiere Recording on Azica Records

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Jul 17, 2026

Composer Robert Sirota's 212: Symphony No. 1 is now available on CD, performed by the Manhattan School of Music Symphony Orchestra conducted by George Manahan.

Initial Cast Set For CARMEN Northern Ireland Opera Debut at Grand Opera House Belfast

by Stephi Wild • Jul 1, 2026

Northern Ireland Opera announced the first cast and creative team for its inaugural staging of Bizet's Carmen at Belfast's Grand Opera House, directed by Artistic Director Cameron Menzies.

Review: CENTER STAGE at Opera Theatre Of St. Louis

by Steve Callahan • Jul 6, 2026

Opera Theatre of St. Louis presented its Center Stage evening on Tuesday, and it was a glorious capstone to the company’s 2026 festival. It featured the best young opera talent in America.

Gerry Cornelius To Step Down As Music Director Of English Touring Opera In October 2026

by Stephi Wild • Jun 25, 2026

English Touring Opera's Music Director, Gerry Cornelius, will step down from his position in October 2026 after five years in the role during which time he has overseen a period of significant artistic development for the company.

Black Country, New Road to Perform New Arrangements at London Coliseum

by Stephi Wild • Jun 23, 2026

Alternative rock band Black Country, New Road will perform new orchestral arrangements of songs from their album Forever Howlong at the London Coliseum, joined by the Orchestra of English National Opera and conducted by André de Ridder.

DIDO & AENEAS, TOSCA, and More Set for English Touring Opera's 2026-27 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Jun 18, 2026

English Touring Opera has revealed its 2026-27 season, featuring new productions of Dido & Aenas, Tosca and more, touring cities across England including Durham for the first time.

San Francisco Opera Pride Concert to Feature Sapphira Cristál, Dance Party With DJ Juanita More!

by Stephi Wild • Jun 9, 2026

San Francisco Opera will present its second annual Pride Concert at the War Memorial Opera House, featuring emcee Sapphira Cristál, conductor Robert Mollicone, and soloists Melody Moore, Nikola Printz, and Reginald Smith, Jr.

MADAMA BUTTERFLY Will Come to Princeton Festival

by Stephi Wild • Jun 3, 2026

Soprano Toni Marie Palmertree, fresh from the Metropolitan Opera stage, will perform the title role in the Princeton Festival's new production of Puccini's MADAMA BUTTERFLY at Morven Museum & Garden, with a 7-year-old local student making his Festival debut.

Canadian Opera Company to Mark 20 Years of Four Seasons Centre with Gala Concert

by A.A. Cristi • May 27, 2026

The Canadian Opera Company will host a one-night-only concert at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto, featuring the COC Orchestra, COC Chorus, and an all-Canadian lineup of soloists performing Beethoven's Symphony No. 9.

Princeton Festival Guild Artists' Roundtable to Feature MADAMA BUTTERFLY Cast & Creative Team

by A.A. Cristi • May 18, 2026

The Princeton Festival Guild will present its annual Artists' Roundtable at Princeton Public Library, featuring conductor Rossen Milanov, Stage Director Eve Summer, and cast members discussing Puccini's MADAMA BUTTERFLY.

A DECADE OF DIVAS Concert Casting Unveiled At Opera Orlando

by A.A. Cristi • May 6, 2026

Opera Orlando announced the full cast for A DECADE OF DIVAS, a one-night-only concert at Steinmetz Hall featuring sopranos, tenors, and a mezzo-soprano from the company's past nine seasons alongside the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.

Royal Ballet and Opera Reveals 2026/27 Season

by Stephi Wild • Apr 14, 2026

Royal Ballet and Opera announced its 2026/27 Season, featuring 10 new opera productions including PARSIFAL, GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG, and LA GIOCONDA, plus ballet masterworks and Wayne McGregor's 20th anniversary. Tickets go on sale June 24, 2026.

Wolf Trap Opera Reveals Summer 2026 Filene & Studio Artists

by Stephi Wild • Apr 10, 2026

Wolf Trap Opera has announced the cast for its 2026 summer season, showcasing a dynamic roster of emerging artists in one of the country's leading training grounds for rising opera talent.

San Francisco Opera Will Celebrate Pride With Concert Hosted By Sapphira Cristál

by Stephi Wild • Apr 9, 2026

San Francisco Opera will present its second annual Pride Concert on June 26 at the War Memorial Opera House, hosted by Sapphira Cristál, with conductor Robert Mollicone leading soloists Melody Moore, Nikola Printz, and Reginald Smith, Jr.

Minnesota Orchestra Will Present BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE with Thomas Søndergård

by A.A. Cristi • Apr 8, 2026

The Minnesota Orchestra will present Bluebeard’s Castle under Thomas Søndergård. The performances launch the Sound Unbound series. Concerts will take place at Orchestra Hall.

Portland State Opera To Present COSÌ FAN TUTTE In Portland

by A.A. Cristi • Mar 25, 2026

Portland State University Opera will present COSÌ FAN TUTTE from April 17 to April 26 at Lincoln Performance Hall. The production, directed by Layna Chianakas, features a modern interpretation of Mozart's classic opera.

Sir Bryn Terfel CBE Will Deliver Vocal Masterclass During MSO Brahms Festival

by Stephi Wild • Mar 17, 2026

Internationally acclaimed opera star Sir Bryn Terfel CBE will perform at the MSO's 2026 Spring Gala and present an exclusive masterclass for aspiring voices.

Opera Orlando Unveils Cast of THE SECRET RIVER at Mead Botanical Garden

by A.A. Cristi • Feb 12, 2026

Opera Orlando will remount its first commissioned opera, THE SECRET RIVER, March 6 and 7 at Mead Botanical Garden’s Grove Stage. The site-specific presentation marks a return for the work, which is based on the Newbery Honor Award-winning book by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.