Opera Omaha & Omaha Symphony to Join Forces for Beethoven & Bartok
Opera Omaha and the Omaha Symphony are teaming up to present a two‑night concert featuring Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and Bartók’s opera Bluebeard’s Castle at the Holland Performing Arts Center on April 24‑25, 2026. Russian‑American conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya will lead both works, with acclaimed singers Ryan McKinny and Michelle DeYoung starring in the opera. Visual artist David Murakami will provide immersive projections to heighten the experience. The partnership blends symphonic and operatic traditions for a unique cultural offering.
Joyce DiDonato, Cecilia Bartoli, Nonhlanhla Yende & Daniel Schmutzhard Lead Lucerne Festival’s 2026 Summer Season
The Lucerne Festival unveiled its 2026 summer season, featuring a blend of classic operas, symphonic works, and new commissions. Highlights include Joyce DiDonato performing Mahler and Missy Mazzoli, Cecilia Bartoli in Gluck’s “Orfeo and Euridice,” and a full staging of Wagner’s...
Rolando Villazón, Piotr Beczała, Javier Camarena, Kathryn Lewek, & Klaus Florian Vogt Lead Festival Internacional De Santander’s 2026 Season
The Festival Internacional de Santander unveiled its 2026 program, featuring a star‑studded roster of operatic and classical performances across August. Highlights include Rolando Villazón directing Mozart’s The Magic Flute, Piotr Beczała and Kathryn Lewek tackling Verdi and Puccini, and the...
Lise Davidsen, Julia Kleiter, Ailyn Pérez & Soloman Howard Lead Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra’s Invincible Tour
The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra announced its 2026 "Invincible Tour," its fifth season under founder Keri‑Lynn Wilson. The itinerary runs from mid‑August in Warsaw, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Dublin, London and culminates with two performances at New York’s David Geffen Hall. Programs pair...
Royal Opera & Ballet Credits Timothée Chalamet for Boosting Ticket Sales
Royal Opera and Ballet CEO Alex Beard says Timothée Chalamet’s “no one cares about opera or ballet” remark sparked a surge in interest. The institution’s Instagram post about the comment earned 2.5 million engagements and half‑a‑million shares. Ticket sales jumped immediately, and...
TellTale Opera Theatre to Present Double Bill Workshop of Two New Operas
TellTale Opera Theatre, a new nonprofit focused on contemporary opera‑theatre, will debut with a double‑bill workshop of two original works, “Rabbit Season” and “Take Me Down,” on May 2 2026 at Baltimore’s 2640 Space. The operas, composed by local artists Meg Huskin...
Fraser Anderson Appointed Permanent Chief Executive of The Glasshouse
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music has named Fraser Anderson its permanent Chief Executive, effective immediately. Anderson, who served as interim CEO for the past six months following Abigail Pogson’s move to London’s Barbican Centre, was selected after a competitive...
Alexa Frankian Named 2026 Recipient of Igor Gorin Memorial Award
Soprano Alexa Frankian has been named the 2026 recipient of the Igor Gorin Memorial Award, presented by the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona. The award honors young vocal artists who demonstrate exceptional promise and artistry. Frankian receives the honor as...
Ruth Iniesta Makes Historical Encore in ‘Jugar Con Fuego’ at the Teatro De La Zarzuela
Ruth Iniesta made history on April 12 at Madrid’s Teatro de la Zarzuela by earning a rare encore during the revival of Barbieri’s zarzuela “Jugar con Fuego.” She starred as Leonor/Duquesa de Medina, delivering a standout performance of the demanding third‑act Romanza...
The Metropolitan Opera, Death of Classical, & The Green-Wood Cemetery Present ‘Frida, Diego, and the Day of the Dead’
The Metropolitan Opera will stage Gabriela Lena Frank and Nilo Cruz’s new work, “El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego,” on May 14. The opera, sung in Spanish and steeped in Día de los Muertos tradition, imagines a reunion between Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Death of Classical and Brooklyn’s Green‑Wood Cemetery are co‑hosting a...
Fourth Wall Ensemble to Present ‘The Beatitude’
The Fourth Wall Ensemble will present the East Coast premiere of Jeff Beal’s “The Beatitudes” on May 1 at Grace and St. Paul’s Church in New York. The program also includes “The Paper Lined Shack,” featuring soprano Zoe Allen, while Beal himself will play flugelhorn...
Liv Redpath to Perform at Park Avenue Armory
Liv Redpath will make her New York solo recital debut at the Park Avenue Armory’s Board of Officers Room on May 28 and May 30, 2026. She will be joined by pianist Harry Rylance for a French art‑song program titled...
Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Juan Diego Flórez, Elīna Garanča, Lisette Oropesa, Pretty Yende, Asmik Grigorian, Freddie De Tommaso, Luca Salsi, Marina Rebeka,...
The Wiener Staatsoper has released its 2026‑27 season, showcasing more than 30 productions and a roster of world‑renowned artists such as Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Juan Diego Flórez, and Elīna Garanča. Highlights include new productions of Zemlinsky’s "Eine Florentinische Tragödie" and Bartók’s "Bluebeard’s...
Sarasota Opera House Celebrates 100 Years
Sarasota Opera will mark the centennial of its historic Opera House with a weekend of events. The April 11 Centennial Concert showcases resident singers and the Sarasota Orchestra under Victor DeRenzi, while a free documentary screening on April 12 chronicles...
Pensacola Opera Unveils 2026-27 Season Featuring Amber Monroe, Luis Alejandro Orozco & Ben Gulley
Pensacola Opera announced its 44th season, running 2026‑27, with three productions. The season opens on Nov. 20‑21, 2026 with “The Falling and the Rising,” featuring a local volunteer veterans chorus. It continues with a traditional staging of “Tosca” on Jan....
Opera Lafayette to Present ‘New Woman’ with Lauren Snouffer
Opera Lafayette will stage “New Woman,” a reinterpretation of the Classical era that juxtaposes the polished castrato repertoire with the powerful voices of women who challenged tradition. The concert features soprano Lauren Snouffer in Ralph Rucci couture, works by Gluck and J.C. Bach,...
Artist of the Week: Amina Edris
The Metropolitan Opera is reviving its classic staging of “La Bohème,” featuring Egyptian‑Kiwi soprano Amina Edris in her Met debut as Musetta. Edris, who has performed at major houses such as Opéra Comique and Staatsoper Berlin, describes the engagement as a personal honor and...
Arianna Zukerman & Heather Johnson to Headline Nova Linea Musica’s ‘L’dor V’dor’
Nova Linea Musica will stage “L’dor v’dor” on May 6, 2026 at Chicago’s Guarneri Hall, featuring soprano Arianna Zukerman, mezzo-soprano Heather Johnson, and pianist Jason Wirth. The concert spotlights the legacy of Jewish‑American composers through a program that includes a...
Annalisa Stroppa Headlines ‘Carmen’ in Piacenza, Modena & Ravenna
Mezzo‑soprano Annalisa Stroppa will headline Bizet’s Carmen at three Italian regional houses—Modena’s Teatro Comunale (April 10‑12), Piacenza’s Teatro Municipale (April 17‑19) and Ravenna’s Teatro Alighieri (April 24‑26). The engagement marks Stroppa’s first major tour of the title role, positioning her as a rising...
Rodrigo Carreto Joins Tiben Artists for General Management
Portuguese tenor Rodrigo Carreto has signed with Tiben Artists for general management, adding a high‑profile operatic talent to the agency’s roster. Carreto’s résumé includes performances at Teatro alla Scala, the BBC Proms, and Lisbon’s Teatro Nacional de São Carlos. This...
Bernes Perles Joins TACT Artists Management
Spanish soprano Berna Perles has joined TACT Artists Management and will be represented by Emanuele Destrini. Perles brings a distinguished performance record that includes leading roles at Barcelona's Gran Teatre del Liceu, Madrid's Teatro Real, and other major Spanish opera...
Sondra Radvanovsky Named Artistic Advisor at the Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago has appointed three‑time Grammy‑winning soprano Sondra Radvanovsky as Artistic Advisor for the next five seasons. In the role she will lead masterclasses, mentorship and career guidance at the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center....
Sondra Radvanovsky, Leah Hawkins, Christian Van Horn, Gabriella Reyes, Federica Lombardi, Erin Morley Headline Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2026-27 Season
The Lyric Opera of Chicago unveiled its 2026‑27 season, featuring a mix of classic and contemporary works. Highlights include Mozart’s Don Giovanni, the new opera Omar by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels, and a Strauss Ariadne auf Naxos production. Star...
Opera Forward Festival 2026 Review: Theory Of Flames
Michel van der Aa’s sixth opera, “The Theory of Flames,” premiered at Amsterdam’s Opera Forward Festival 2026, marrying live singers with pre‑recorded video and electronic soundscapes. The libretto follows a film director’s obsession with a laboratory fire and a time‑travel...
American Lyric Theater to Present Double Bill at Symphony Space
American Lyric Theater will stage a double‑bill at New York’s Symphony Space on Saturday, May 16. The afternoon program features “Ofrenda,” a new work by composer Jorge Sosa and librettist John de los Santos that blends Día de los Muertos...
Shanghai & Freiburg Partner for ‘Die Zauberflöte’ to Mark Mozart’s 270th Anniversary
Shanghai Conservatory of Music and Germany’s Freiburg University of Music will co‑produce Mozart’s opera "Die Zauberflöte" as the grand finale of the 41st Shanghai Spring International Music Festival, running April 9‑12 at the Shangyin Opera House. The project integrates an elite...
Sonya Yoncheva, Jakub Józef Orliński, Nadine Sierra, Sabine Devieilhe, Franco Fagioli, Théo Imart & Catherine Trottmann Lead Opéra Royal Du...
The Opéra Royal du Château de Versailles unveiled its 2026‑27 season, presenting a diverse slate of operas, concerts, and sacred works from October 2026 through July 2027. Star performers such as Sonya Yoncheva, Franco Fagioli, Nadine Sierra, Sabine Devieilhe, and Jakub Józef Orliński headline productions ranging...
Brooklyn Art Song Society to Open New Voices Festival
The Brooklyn Art Song Society (BASS) will kick off its 2026 New Voices Festival on Sunday, April 12, with the opening concert “Longing I.” The program spotlights contemporary composers from the United Kingdom and features the world premiere of a...
Wexford Opera Festival Announces 75th Anniversary Gala
The Wexford Opera Festival will stage a 75th‑anniversary gala on October 17, 2026 at the O’Reilly Theatre, National Opera House. World‑class soloists Ermonela Jaho, Joseph Calleja, Daniela Barcellona and Giorgi Manoshvili will perform with the National Symphony Orchestra Ireland under Daniele Callegari. The program pairs Puccini and...
Erin Morley & Lawrence Brownlee to Present Golden Age Concert in New York
92NY will present the Golden Age concert starring soprano Erin Morley and tenor Lawrence Brownlee on May 6, 2026 at the Geffen Stage in Kaufmann Concert Hall. Accompanied by pianist Malcolm Martineau, the program spans Rossini, Donizetti, Verdi, Bellini, Delibes and...
OPERA America Awards $100,000 in Discovery Grants to Eight Women Composers
OPERA America announced its 2026 Discovery Grants, distributing $100,000 among eight women composers to develop new opera and music‑theater works. In addition to cash awards, grantees receive travel assistance and free registration for the organization’s 2026 and 2027 Opera Conferences,...
Juilliard Opera to Present ‘Falstaff’
Juilliard Opera will stage Giuseppe Verdi’s comic masterpiece “Falstaff” on April 22, 25, and 27 at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater. The production is directed by generative‑artist Marcus Shields, marking his Juilliard debut, with Joseph Colaneri returning as conductor of the Juilliard Orchestra. Students...
Christine Goerke Among Headliners of AuditionAir’s Fundraiser
AuditionAir, a Michigan nonprofit, will host a fundraiser on April 23, 2026 at West Bloomfield’s Art Leaders Gallery featuring Grammy‑winning soprano Christine Goerke, Ingrid Kuribayashi, and Jake Surzyn. The 501(c)(3) provides airfare grants to emerging opera singers, having funded flights...
Anna Netrebko & Luca Salsi to Perform Recital at Teatro Verdi in Busseto
On May 1, Teatro Verdi in Busseto will host a recital starring soprano Anna Netrebko and baritone Luca Salsi, accompanied by pianist Nelson Calzi. The concert commemorates the 125th anniversary of Giuseppe Verdi’s death and will be Netrebko’s first recital devoted entirely to Verdian repertoire....
Shannon Crowley Joins Fletcher Artist Management
Shannon Crowley has joined Fletcher Artist Management, adding a promising soprano to the firm’s roster. The Pittsburgh Opera resident recently reached the Grand Finals of the 2026 Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition and will finish her current season as Nannetta in...
Leonard Slatkin Receives 2026 Lincoln Medal
The Ford’s Theatre Society announced that Grammy‑winning conductor Leonard Slatkin will receive the 2026 Lincoln Medal at its annual gala on May 31. The honor recognizes Slatkin’s six‑decade career championing the nation’s musical repertoire, education, and preservation of symphonic heritage....
Intermusica Receives Major Investment From the Mouratoglou Family
Intermusica, the 45‑year‑old classical music agency, announced a majority‑stake investment from the Mouratoglou family, led by Paris Mouratoglou, a founder of medici.tv. Stephen Lumsden will stay on as chief executive and retain a substantial equity position, while the board and...
Opera Australia 2026 Review: Eugene Onegin
Opera Australia’s 2026 production of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, revived by Heather Fairbairn from Kasper Holten’s design, opened on March 17 and earned praise for its authentic Russian atmosphere and nuanced storytelling. The staging emphasized the agrarian setting, while singers such as Lauren Fagan and...
Antonin Rondepierre & Meghan Lindsay Lead Opera Atelier’s ‘Pelléas Et Mélisande’
Opera Atelier will close its 2025‑26 season with Claude Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande, staged at Toronto’s TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning in Koerner Hall from April 15‑19, 2026. The production is co‑directed by the company’s artistic leaders Marshall Pynkoski and Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg and...
Erin Wagner Among Headliners of Walter M. Naumburg Foundation’s Centennial Gala
The Walter M. Naumburg Foundation celebrated its 100th anniversary on May 17, 2026 with a gala concert at the Rose Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center. The program featured mezzo‑soprano Erin Wagner performing Alban Berg’s “Early Songs” with pianist Seth Knopp, a world premiere of Steven Mackey’s...
Joyce DiDonato Leads Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Innocence’
The Metropolitan Opera will stage the company premiere of Kaija Saariaho’s final opera, “Innocence,” featuring mezzo‑soprano Joyce DiDonato as the Waitress. Directed by Simon Stone and conducted by Susanna Mälkki, the production runs through April 29 and includes a cast of international talent....
Natasha Gesto Joins TACT Artists Management
Uruguayan‑Australian soprano Natasha Gesto has signed with TACT Artists Management and will be represented by veteran agent Samuel Levine. Gesto currently sings with the Junges Ensemble at Semperoper Dresden, covering roles such as Erste Dame in "Die Zauberflöte" and Musetta...
Sophie Rennert, Anna Bonitatibus, Salvador Simão, Jonathan Eyers Lead Innsbruck Festival of Early Music’s 2026 Season
The Innsbruck Festival of Early Music announced its 50th season for 2026, featuring an all‑vocal lineup anchored by soprano Sophie Rennert, mezzo‑soprano Anna Bonitatibus, baritone Salvador Simão and tenor Jonathan Eyers. Musical director Ottavio Dantone will present his newly completed...
Grisha Martirosyan & Siphokazi Molteno Lead Calgary Opera’s ‘The Barber of Seville’
Calgary Opera will close its 2026 season with Rossini’s comic masterpiece “The Barber of Seville,” staged at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from April 18‑24, 2026. The production stars tenor Grisha Martirosyan and soprano Siphokazi Molteno alongside John Tessier, Dion...
Liao Changyong to Debut New Chamber Arrangement for Chinese Art Song Centenary
World‑renowned baritone Liao Changyong will debut a chamber‑orchestra version of Chinese art songs on April 6 at Shanghai’s He Luting Concert Hall. The concert, part of the 41st Shanghai Spring International Music Festival, features the newly formed Shangyin Soloists, a chamber ensemble...
Francesco Angelico Named Music Director of Staatsoper Hannover
The Staatsoper Hannover has appointed Italian conductor Francesco Angelico as its new General Music Director. Angelico, a regular guest at leading European opera houses, is celebrated for his interpretations of German repertoire, including Wagner, Schumann, and Brahms. He previously served...
Central City Opera Announces Cast of ‘Master Class’
Central City Opera announced its upcoming production of Terrence McNally’s Tony‑winning drama “Master Class.” The show will be directed by Ken Cazan and feature Jennifer DeDominici and Marcia Ragonetti sharing the role of Maria Callas, with Arthur Bosarge as Emmanuel “Manny” Weinstock...
Rolando Villazón Awarded the Rheingau Music Prize for 2026
Mexican tenor Rolando Villazón has been awarded the 2026 Rheingau Music Prize, receiving €10,000 (approximately $11,000) from the Hessian Ministry of Science and Research, Art and Culture. The prize, established in 1994, honors artists, composers, musicologists, or institutions for lasting...
National Theatre in Prague 2025-26 Review: Parsifal
The National Theatre in Prague opened its 2025‑26 season with a daring production of Wagner’s Parsifal, directed by Andreas Homoki. Homoki replaces the traditional mystical setting with a Kafka‑inspired bureaucratic archive, using a rotating conical set to symbolize the containment of knowledge....
Arte.TV to Stream ‘Lohengrin’ From Baden Baden with Piotr Beczała
Arte.TV will stream Wagner’s Lohengrin from the Festspielhaus Baden‑Baden on April 5, featuring world‑renowned tenor Piotr Beczała in the title role. The production, directed for television by Nele Münchmeyer and conducted by Joana Mallwitz, joins Arte’s growing slate of premium opera broadcasts. The run,...