Jan 1, 2025 · The curtain rose on Egyptian tombs. In the center, a rope came down and with it an archeologist. As he reached the bottom to get off the rope, he fell to the ground, the sound of …

Nov 12, 2024 · In a recent interview with director Damiano Michieletto at the Venice production of “The Tales of Hoffmann,” he said: “At its heart it is a journey into fantasy. It is opera …

Dec 30, 2024 · Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek’s “The Listeners” is one of the most anticipated operatic events of the 2024-25 Season. The work will tell the story of a schoolteacher, Claire, …

Dec 23, 2024 · It is time to wrap up the year and look back at our favorite moments and performers. After releasing our favorite performances of 2024 and showcasing our rising stars …

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Jun 11, 2024 · The Operalia Competition has announced the 2024 participants. The competition will showcase singers from the USA, China, UK, India, Cuba, Italy, Kazakhstan, New ...

Jan 6, 2025 · Verdi’s “Aida” will be the next HD in the Metropolitan Opera Live in HD series. The new production of “Aida” opened on Dec. 31 to controversy and mixed reviews with OperaWire …

Dec 28, 2024 · By Jennifer Pyron. MANAGING EDITOR & WRITER. Jennifer Pyron is Managing Editor & Writer for OperaWire. Her work covers a wide range of opera performances and …

Nov 13, 2024 · On Nov. 12, the Metropolitan Opera revived its production of Puccini’s “Tosca” to celebrate 100 years of the composer’s death. It was the second cast in the season following …

“After 18 years running the Met, and a lifetime of experience in classical music and opera, it’s clear to me that the solution to sustaining opera is through artistic reinvention, both with new …