OperaWire met up with English soprano Charlotte Bowden between performances of Monteverdi’s “Il Ritorno di Ulisse in Patria” ...

After having opened the season with his production of “Adriana Lecouvreur,” David McVicar returned to Teatro Real for his new production of “Maria Stuarda,” co-produced with Teatre del Liceu, ...

“Jephtha” at the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg was nothing short of a revelatory experience, thanks to the exceptional artistry of Concerto Köln and the Monteverdi Choir Hamburg. Under the direction of ...

(Photo Credit : ©Simon Gosselin) Opéra de Nancy, in co-production with Théâtre de la Ville de Luxembourg, Opéra de Reims and Théâtre de Caen, presents Rossini’s “La Cenerentola.” A youthful opera – ...

Paris’ Salle Cortot has unveiled its January 2025 slate. Here is a rundown of the classical vocal performances on offer. There will be a “Gala de la voix” featuring performers from the École Normale ...

If I were to rank the weakest opera libretti of all time, Jean-Philippe Rameau and Antoine-César Gautier de Montdorge’s “Les Fêtes d’Hébé ou Les Talents Lyriques” would certainly be in the top tier.

Mezzo-soprano Maria Jonas has died. Ars Choralis Coeln announced the news via social media stating, “With dismay, great dismay and deep sorrow we announce the sudden and unexpected death of our ...

This holiday season’s production of Metropolitan Opera’s “The Magic Flute” brings joy and grandiosity to Met Opera’s stage, and audience members of all ages. Julie Taymor’s beloved production is a ...

This week, the Metropolitan Opera will premiere a new production of Verdi’s “Aida” after 36 years. Michael Mayer’s new production will replace Sonja Frisell’s legendary production and with it, the Met ...

Anna Netrebko has canceled her role debut in “Ariadne auf Naxos” at the Wiener Staatsoper. The soprano released a statement noting, “I am regrettably obliged to withdraw from my January performances ...

The Festival Internacional de Santander has announced advanced plans for its 2025 season that will be held in the summer. The season will include dance, opera, and orchestras. Among the performers ...