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Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Sonya Yoncheva, Elīna Garanča, Philippe Jaroussky, Marina Rebeka, Ermonela Jaho, Ailyn Pérez, Pretty Yende, Rachel Willis-Sørensen & Freddie De Tommaso Lead Théâtre des Champs-Elysées' 2026-27 Season
19+ min ago (1348+ words) The Th'tre des Champs-Elyses has announced its 2026-27 season. Here are the vocal performances: Lorenzo Passerini conducts Puccini's "Manon Lescaut" in a production by'Oliver Mears. The cast includes Ailyn Prez, Roberto Alagna, Lionel Lhote, and'Nicola Ulivieri. Pretty Yende, Amitai Pati, Florian…...
Michael Chioldi, Madison Leonard, Greer Grimsley, Cadie J. Bryan & Dean Murphy Lead San Diego Opera's 2026-27 Season
24+ min ago (151+ words) The San Diego Opera has announced its 202627 season. The season begins with the previously announced Southern California premiere of "Fellow Travelers," by Gregory Spears and Greg Pierce. The cast will include Andy Acosta, Joseph Lattanzi, Amber R. Monroe, and Vanessa Becerra....
Renée Fleming Announces New Album 'The Fiddle and the Drum"
14+ hour, 43+ min ago (133+ words) Ren'e Fleming has announced a new crossover album titled "The Fiddle and the Drum." The soprano announced the album via social media and said, "I'm excited to announce my new album with Bela Fleck, The Fiddle and the Drum, will…...
Teatr Wielki Polish National Opera Names New Music Director
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (362+ words) Teatr Wielki " Polish National Opera has appointed Yoel Gamzou as Music Director beginning with the 2026-27 season. The conductor will serve a four-year mandate, succeeding Patrick Fournillier, who has led the orchestra since the 2020/21 season. Gamzou first appeared at the Warsaw…...
Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition Announces Winners
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (184+ words) The Metropolitan Opera has announced the winners of the 2026 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition following its annual competition on March 22. The winners were sopranos Shannon Crowley, Elizabeth Hanje, Song Hee Lee, and Anna Thompson; and baritones Gabriel Natal-B'ez…...
Cast Change: Sara Blanch Steps into Teatro San Carlo's 'Lucia di Lammermoor"
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (102+ words) The Teatro San Carlo has announced a cast change for its March 24, 2026 performance of "Lucia di Lammermoor." The company said that due to Rosa Feola's illness, the role of Lucia will be performed by Sara Blanch. Blanch has performed Lucia…...
Obituary: Wig & Makeup Artist Georgianna Eberhard has Passed Away
4+ hour, 14+ min ago (206+ words) Georgianna (Georgi) Eberhard passed away on March 14. Eberhard (nee Railey) was born on June 27, 1952. Her love for opera began in childhood and attended Barnard College. Soon after graduating, she began working in opera as a wig and makeup artist. For…...
Music Academy of the West Announces Major Leadership Change
4+ hour, 31+ min ago (336+ words) The Music Academy of the West has announced two new artistic leadership appointments as the Santa Barbara-based organization prepares for its 80th Anniversary in 2027 and the opening of a downtown Music Education Center in 2028. Conor Hanick has been named Creative & Artistic…...
Royal Academy Opera to Present Britten's 'The Rape of Lucretia"
4+ hour, 15+ min ago (271+ words) Royal Academy Opera will present Britten's "The Rape of Lucretia" at the Susie Sainsbury Theatre in London this May. Bicentenary Scholar Ella Orehek-Coddington takes the title role, joined by Pavel Basov as Collatinus, Harrison Robb as Junius, and Oliver Heuzenroeder…...
The Grange Festival Announces 'Family Open Day"
4+ hour, 31+ min ago (188+ words) The Grange Festival will open its doors to families for its annual "Family Open Day" on Saturday, May 16, offering children and their families a behind-the-scenes look at one of the UK's leading summer opera festivals. Supported by Phillips Law and…...