Bryn Terfel Will Bring BRYN'S CHRISTMAS to London and More
Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel will be bringing his very special Christmas show, Bryn's Christmas, to London, Swansea, Manchester and Bristol for four dates only, from 16 to 20 December. He will be joined by special guest soprano Pumeza Matshikiza and the Welsh National Opera Orchestra, conducted by Paul Bateman.
Out Today On Decca Classics: Sheku Kanneh-Mason Releases Brand New Solo Album 'Song'
The Sheku Kanneh-Mason story continues. Today, the celebrated cellist releases a brand new solo album, which reveals more about the young star and what inspires him than ever before. Song (referring to the unique singing tone of the cello) is out now on Decca Classics and is Sheku's most personal album yet, presenting a musical portrait of the gifted musician.
Photos: First Look at THE HANDMAID'S TALE at English National Opera
The English National Opera’s Artistic Director Annilese Miskimmon will makes her company directorial debut with a powerful new production of Poul Ruders’ The Handmaid’s Tale. Based on Margaret Atwood’s seminal novel, this outstandingly relevant work was last staged at the London Coliseum in 2003 when it received its first English language debut.
Camille Cottin to Make West End Debut in ENO's THE HANDMAID'S TALE
This April, the César-nominated actor Camille Cottin will join the cast of the English National Opera’s (ENO) new production of The Handmaid’s Tale at the London Coliseum. Collaborating with a cast of world-class opera singers, Camille will be making her West End debut acting in her first opera.
The English National Opera Presents THE HANDMAID'S TALE
This April, the English National Opera's (ENO) Artistic Director Annilese Miskimmon will make her company directorial debut with a powerful new production of Poul Ruders' The Handmaid's Tale. Based on Margaret Atwood's seminal novel, this outstandingly relevant work was last staged at the London Coliseum in 2003 when it received its first English language debut.
BWW Review: THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN, London Coliseum
After opening night was postponed due to Storm Eunice, the ENO's new production of Leoš Janáček's opera is a welcome slice of brightness in the current gloom. One thing we have all seen in the last few years is nature's incredible ability to renew and refresh, whatever mankind may throw her way.
The ENO's first new production of The Cunning Little Vixen since 2001 serves as a reminder that life continues and nature always renews. In a good-looking production, using typical Moravian folk songs, along with an exploration of fairy tales, this quirky opera fuses both comedy and tragedy to ask what it means to be alive.
Bryan Register Will Make House and Role Debut In Rusalka At Opéra National Du Rhin, Strasbourg
Acclaimed American tenor Bryan Register is making his house and role debut in the upcoming new production of Dvořák's beloved opera Rusalka at the Opéra National du Rhin, Strasbourg. Register has learnt the role in Czech in just over a week, enabling him to join rehearsals fully prepared. He will perform the lead tenor role of the Prince in a cast that includes Pumeza Matshikiza and Patricia Bardon conducted by Antony Hermus.
The Dallas Opera Announces 62nd International Season
The Dallas Opera is proud to announce its spectacular 2018-2019 Season, "Swept Away," consisting of five captivating mainstage productions, including a passionate Puccini pairing during the month of March, designed to melt the last blast of winter, followed by the company's first-ever Falstaff.
Finalists Announced for International Opera Awards; Ceremony to Take Place, May 7
With more than 20,000 nominations made, the International Opera Awards is pleased to announce the finalists for this year's Awards. These were selected by an international jury chaired by John Allison, editor of Opera magazine and classical music critic with The Daily Telegraph, 'Once again, it was both a challenge and a pleasure for us to produce these shortlists, and I am very grateful to our distinguished jury. The quality of the nominations—received in record numbers this year—was very high, and I hope our lists prove that for all the difficulties faced by the world's opera companies, opera is in fact in a healthy and vibrant state.'
The International Opera Awards Announces Finalists
With more than 20,000 nominations made, the International Opera Awards is pleased to announce the finalists for this year's Awards. These were selected by an international jury chaired by John Allison, editor of Opera magazine and classical music critic with The Daily Telegraph, 'Once again, it was both a challenge and a pleasure for us to produce these shortlists, and I am very grateful to our distinguished jury. The quality of the nominations-received in record numbers this year-was very high, and I hope our lists prove that for all the difficulties faced by the world's opera companies, opera is in fact in a healthy and vibrant state.'
Former Football Star Morris Robinson Takes the Lead as 'Porgy' at La Scala, Nov. 13
Gershwin's opera PORGY AND BESS returns to La Scala November 13-23, 2016 in a semi-scenic version with a conductor that will probably surprise many people: Nikolaus Harnoncourt. The interest of the Austrian maestro for this title dates back to an encounter that an uncle of his, a member of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Museum, had with Gershwin, who had been profoundly struck by a meeting with Alban Berg in Vienna at the end of the 1920s and considered Porgy to be “his Wozzeck”. Inspired by this story, Harnoncourt has restored, thanks to the collaboration of the Gershwin Foundation, all of the original material from the premiere. We shall therefore be hearing the most authentic version of Porgy and Bess, including a great deal of music influenced by the European avant-garde that is usually struck out but which makes the opera much stronger and dramatic. It is directed by Philipp Harnoncourt, the cast includes Kristin Lewis, Pumeza Matshikiza and Angel Blue.
59th Wexford Festival Opera Opens
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport, Mary Hanafin, T.D. officially opened the 59th Wexford Festival Opera on Saturday, October 16 on Wexford's Quay front ahead of the traditional spectacular fireworks display, winding up a day of diverse range of top-class family entertainment throughout the town.