Richard Wagner News

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will present a series of concerts in January 2025. Join in for a series of musical journeys, from film-in-concert experiences to iconic operatic scenes and celebrated classical works.

La joven violista mexicana Dana Zemtsov tuvo un exitoso debut por partida doble: con la Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional y en la Sala Principal del Palacio de Bellas Artes, luego de haberse presentado en recintos como el Royal Concertgebouw de Ámsterdam, la Filarmónica de San Petersburgo, la Ópera de Tel Aviv y el Carnegie Hall de Nueva York.

The Orchestra Now will perform at the Met Museum on December 8 and offer a free concert at Manhattan's Talent Unlimited High School on December 15, featuring works by Siena, Wagner, and Parsifal.

Jarvis Cocker singing torch version of Tina Turner’s “Private Dancer”? Peter Serafinowicz doing an Elvis Presley impression for half an hour? In the Royal Albert Hall on a rainy Monday night? Welcome to the world of Chilly Gonzales, one of the most unique musicians around as he comes to the capital to promote his latest collection Gonzo.

'Gods & Mortals: A Celebration of Wagner' is a beautiful, if limited, array of performances and works highlighting both the composer and Kennedy Center’s own wonderful talent.

Check out photos from San Francisco Opera's production of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde here!

San Francisco Opera Tad and Dianne Taube General Director Matthew Shilvock has announced the contract extension of Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim.

On 16 September 2024, marking the 47th anniversary of Maria Callas’ death, the Greek National Opera released the grand Opera Gala Callas at the Herodium for free on GNO TV.

Five Park University International Center for Music students of globally renowned pianist Stanislav Ioudenitch will perform a recital concert on Thursday, Oct. 24, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kan.

San Francisco Opera will present Richard Wagner's Tristan und Isolde (Tristan and Isolde) from October 19–November 5 under the baton of Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim who leads this monumental work for the first time.

Oper*ette ist Popkultur. Was die Gesellschaft aufreibt, saugt sie auf und spuckt es in schönsten Tönen von der Bühne – zu allen Zeiten. Brechen die Don Giovannis (oder Donna Giovannas) nicht heute die virtuellen Herzen auf Dating-Apps? Ist Siegfried nicht das körperliche Idealbild des Influencers (»#Maschine«, »#workout«)?

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will present two programmes in two consecutive weeks this September, led by Maestro Vasily Petrenko, and featuring world-class soloists, Li-Wei Qin and Anna Fedorova. 

Benedikt von Peter stages the third part of Richard Wagner's 'Ring' tetralogy as an intense search for identity. Isolated in the forest, Siegfried has grown up. Unaware of his origins, the young hero succeeds in conquering the Ring and freeing Brünnhilde.

San Francisco Opera will open its 102nd season on Friday, September 6 with Giuseppe Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera and Opera Ball, the opening night benefit co-hosted with San Francisco Opera Guild.

The Bard Music Festival will present a celebration of French Romantic composer Berlioz with 11 themed concerts, 5 livestreams, and more, starting August 9.

Swire Proudly will sponsor Belt and Road: Vasily Petrenko & Anna Fedorova. Performances run 27-28 September at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall.

Berkeley Symphony has announced its 2024–25 season, led by Music Director Joseph Young. Across eight dynamic programs (four Symphonic Series performances and four Chamber Series performances), the historic institution will highlight the music of movement and hope, celebrating both the classical canon and emerging contemporary voices.

The Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by Andris Nelsons, will perform at the Summer Night Concert 2024 with soprano Lise Davidsen. A new single featuring Smetana's 'The Moldau' is now available.

Des Moines Metro Opera has announced its 2025 Festival Season, featuring extended and new artistic partnerships.

To mark the grand finale of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil)'s 50th Season, HK Phil Music Director Jaap van Zweden and guest conductor Tarmo Peltokoski will perform with a lineup of world-class soloists including vocalists.