Opera World News

11 September, 2024

Elisabeth Linton's Contract Extended: Royal Danish Theatre Announces Continued Leadership Through 2031

The Royal Danish Theatre has decided to renew Elisabeth Linton’s contract as Artistic Director, extending her tenure until 2031. In […]

10 September, 2024

Peter Oundjian Named Music Director of Colorado Symphony Starting 2025-26 Season

The Colorado Symphony has announced that Peter Oundjian will become their Music Director for a four-year term starting with the […]

9 September, 2024

Jason Buckwalter Appointed General Director of Maryland Opera: A New Era for Baltimore’s Classical Scene

The Maryland Opera has announced the appointment of Jason Buckwalter as its new General Director. Buckwalter, a prominent figure in […]

8 September, 2024

Trailblazing Female Conductor Odaline de la Martinez and Joan Anim Addo Showcase Opera 'Imoinda' at Opera America, Highlighting Female Composers and Emigré Musicians

Trailblazing female conductor and composer Odaline de la Martinez, along with Joan Anim Addo, will feature their opera “Imoinda” at […]

7 September, 2024

Historic Childhood Home of Composer Benjamin Britten Hits the Market for £795,000

The childhood home of Benjamin Britten, located on the seafront in Lowestoft, Suffolk, is now up for sale. The property, […]

6 September, 2024

Xian Zhang Named Next Music Director of the Seattle Symphony, Set to Begin Five-Year Term in 2025

The Seattle Symphony has announced that Xian Zhang will become its next music director. Zhang will begin her five-year term […]

5 September, 2024

Baritone Samuel Dale Johnson Joins IMG Artists for General Management, with Plans for Major Debuts in Australia and Finland

Baritone Samuel Dale Johnson has joined IMG Artists for general management. Johnson will be represented by Artist Manager Callan Coughlan […]

4 September, 2024

Opera World TOP Singers Rankings 4.09.2024

Ranked first places in the Opera World TOP Singers Ranking TOP Soprano Federica Lombardi (Italy) TOP Mezzo-soprano Marine Chagnon (France) […]

2 September, 2024

Sweden's Drottningholm Court Theatre to Premiere Telemann’s 'Orpheus' with New Twist on Classic Myth in August 2025

Sweden’s Drottningholm Court Theatre is set to stage Telemann’s opera “Orpheus” for the first time next season. The premiere is […]

31 August, 2024

National Arts Centre Orchestra’s 2024 SPHERE Festival to Explore the Power of Water with Renée Fleming and Diverse Artistic Showcase

The National Arts Centre Orchestra is preparing to host its 2024 SPHERE Festival in Ottawa. Over a span of more […]

30 August, 2024

Ton Koopman Receives Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres for Enriching French Cultural Heritage Through Itinéraire Baroque Festival

Conductor and organist Ton Koopman has been awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of […]

29 August, 2024

Alexander Velinzon Promoted to First Associate Concertmaster of Boston Symphony Orchestra and Concertmaster of Boston Pops

The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Andris Nelsons have announced that Alexander Velinzon has been promoted to the position […]

28 August, 2024

Opera World TOP Singers Rankings 28.08.2024

Ranked first places in the Opera World TOP Singers Ranking TOP Soprano Federica Lombardi (Italy) TOP Mezzo-soprano Marine Chagnon (France) […]

27 August, 2024

Metropolitan Opera's Grand Revival of Offenbach's 'Les Contes d'Hoffmann' Featuring Star-Studded Cast and HD Broadcast

The Metropolitan Opera is preparing to stage Offenbach’s “Les Contes d’Hoffmann.” The production will run from September 24 to October […]

26 August, 2024

Chicago Opera Theater to Launch 2024-25 Season with North American Premiere of Paër's “Leonora”

Chicago Opera Theater will kick off its 2024-25 Season with the North American premiere of “Leonora.” This Italian opera, composed […]

25 August, 2024

Julio Bocca Takes the Helm at Teatro Colón Following Jorge Telerman's Departure: New Leadership Team Unveils Plans for Revitalization

After Jorge Telerman was dismissed from his position as the director of Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires, Julio Bocca has […]

24 August, 2024

Lise Davidsen Takes Center Stage in Decca Classics’ New Recording of Wagner’s "The Flying Dutchman"

Lise Davidsen will be the star of an upcoming Decca Classics release of Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman.” The recording took […]

23 August, 2024

Elisabeth Hetherington to Receive Prestigious Nederlandse Muziekprijs for Excellence in Classical Music

Elisabeth Hetherington has been honored with the Nederlandse Muziekprijs, a prestigious award in classical music. Presented by the Performing Arts […]

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