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, ...

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 ...

Thank you for being with us in 2024! We look forward to continue to share exciting opera news from around the world in 2025. Prior to creating OperaWire, DAVID SALAZAR, (Editor-in-Chief) worked as 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 ...

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 ...

The Concurs International De Cant Josep Palet has announced its Jury for its upcoming edition. In the preliminary phase of the competition, the jury will comprised of Valentin Egel, General Music ...

Opera Australia is set to host a performance of “Opera Up Late” on Jan. 30, 2025. The showcase, which combines comedy, cabaret, and opera, will be hosted by Reuben Kaye and will star Emma Matthews ...

Handel and Haydn Society is set to present “Crossing the Deep” on Jan. 17 and 19, 2025. The showcase, which takes place at the New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, was created in 2023 by Conductor ...

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 ...

Rai 5 is set to present the Festival “Vicenza in Lirica’s” Mozart’s Messa in do minore. The concert, recorded on Sept. 2, 2022, at the Teatro Olimpico, showcased the new performing version under ...