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🎭 Denyce Graves retires after her final performance in Porgy and Bess at the Met Opera.
She now begins a new journey—directing and mentoring future talent.#DenyceGraves #OperaNews #MetOpera #PorgyAndBess #StageLegacy #RFXSignals #BlueskyCulture #ArtsUpdate
She now begins a new journey—directing and mentoring future talent.#DenyceGraves #OperaNews #MetOpera #PorgyAndBess #StageLegacy #RFXSignals #BlueskyCulture #ArtsUpdate
January 26, 2026 at 7:12 AM
🎭 Denyce Graves retires after her final performance in Porgy and Bess at the Met Opera.
She now begins a new journey—directing and mentoring future talent.#DenyceGraves #OperaNews #MetOpera #PorgyAndBess #StageLegacy #RFXSignals #BlueskyCulture #ArtsUpdate
She now begins a new journey—directing and mentoring future talent.#DenyceGraves #OperaNews #MetOpera #PorgyAndBess #StageLegacy #RFXSignals #BlueskyCulture #ArtsUpdate
The Metropolitan Opera has announced its 2026–27 season — its smallest in 60 years.
Five new productions are planned as Peter Gelb confirms he intends to step down in 2030.
Full season details at moto-perpetuo.com/metropolitan...
#MetOpera
#MetropolitanOpera
#Opera
#OperaNews
Five new productions are planned as Peter Gelb confirms he intends to step down in 2030.
Full season details at moto-perpetuo.com/metropolitan...
#MetOpera
#MetropolitanOpera
#Opera
#OperaNews
February 20, 2026 at 12:37 PM
The Metropolitan Opera has announced its 2026–27 season — its smallest in 60 years.
Five new productions are planned as Peter Gelb confirms he intends to step down in 2030.
Full season details at moto-perpetuo.com/metropolitan...
#MetOpera
#MetropolitanOpera
#Opera
#OperaNews
Five new productions are planned as Peter Gelb confirms he intends to step down in 2030.
Full season details at moto-perpetuo.com/metropolitan...
#MetOpera
#MetropolitanOpera
#Opera
#OperaNews
🎭 Big news from Los Angeles: Domingo Hindoyan will succeed James Conlon as LA Opera's new music director starting in the 2026–27 season.
Read at moto-perpetuo.com/domingo-hind...
📷 Chris Christodoulou
#DomingoHindoyan #LAOpera #JamesConlon #OperaNews #ClassicalMusic #MotoPerpetuo
Read at moto-perpetuo.com/domingo-hind...
📷 Chris Christodoulou
#DomingoHindoyan #LAOpera #JamesConlon #OperaNews #ClassicalMusic #MotoPerpetuo
June 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
🎭 Big news from Los Angeles: Domingo Hindoyan will succeed James Conlon as LA Opera's new music director starting in the 2026–27 season.
Read at moto-perpetuo.com/domingo-hind...
📷 Chris Christodoulou
#DomingoHindoyan #LAOpera #JamesConlon #OperaNews #ClassicalMusic #MotoPerpetuo
Read at moto-perpetuo.com/domingo-hind...
📷 Chris Christodoulou
#DomingoHindoyan #LAOpera #JamesConlon #OperaNews #ClassicalMusic #MotoPerpetuo
🎭 La Scala has unveiled its 2025–26 season—and it’s Riccardo Chailly’s last as Music Director.
Read at moto-perpetuo.com/la-scala-202...
#LaScala #OperaSeason #RiccardoChailly #LadyMacbeth #Wagner #Götterdämmerung #RomeoCastellucci #MyungWhunChung #OperaNews #MotoPerpetuo
Read at moto-perpetuo.com/la-scala-202...
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May 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
🎭 La Scala has unveiled its 2025–26 season—and it’s Riccardo Chailly’s last as Music Director.
Read at moto-perpetuo.com/la-scala-202...
#LaScala #OperaSeason #RiccardoChailly #LadyMacbeth #Wagner #Götterdämmerung #RomeoCastellucci #MyungWhunChung #OperaNews #MotoPerpetuo
Read at moto-perpetuo.com/la-scala-202...
#LaScala #OperaSeason #RiccardoChailly #LadyMacbeth #Wagner #Götterdämmerung #RomeoCastellucci #MyungWhunChung #OperaNews #MotoPerpetuo
#InMemoriam Speight Jenkins of @OPERANEWS @MetOpera , Who Brought Grand Adventure to @SeattleOpera , Dies at 89 What A Loss www.nytimes.com/2026/06/05/a... via @NYTimes
Speight Jenkins, Who Brought Adventure to Seattle Opera, Dies at 89
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June 7, 2026 at 3:21 PM
#InMemoriam Speight Jenkins of @OPERANEWS @MetOpera , Who Brought Grand Adventure to @SeattleOpera , Dies at 89 What A Loss www.nytimes.com/2026/06/05/a... via @NYTimes
#OperaNews Micaele Sparacino, founder of Opera Camerata of Washington, was a beloved figure in the opera world. Known for his expertise in Italian Bel Canto, Micaele brought rare operatic works back to life globally. He will be deeply missed. May he rest in peace. 🎶
#ClassicalMusic #BelCanto
#ClassicalMusic #BelCanto
July 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
#OperaNews Micaele Sparacino, founder of Opera Camerata of Washington, was a beloved figure in the opera world. Known for his expertise in Italian Bel Canto, Micaele brought rare operatic works back to life globally. He will be deeply missed. May he rest in peace. 🎶
#ClassicalMusic #BelCanto
#ClassicalMusic #BelCanto
#OperaNews Exciting changes at Waterperry Opera Festival! John Savournin steps in as the new CEO and Artistic Director. Known for his dynamic leadership at Charles Court Opera, he's set to bring fresh energy to Waterperry's future. Welcome aboard, John! 🎶 #MusicLeadership #FestivalUpdate
July 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
#OperaNews Exciting changes at Waterperry Opera Festival! John Savournin steps in as the new CEO and Artistic Director. Known for his dynamic leadership at Charles Court Opera, he's set to bring fresh energy to Waterperry's future. Welcome aboard, John! 🎶 #MusicLeadership #FestivalUpdate
#OperaNews Big news from Manitoba Opera! 🎭 Michael Blais, who joined the team in 2010, steps up as Executive Director starting August 1, 2025. Previously Director of Operations, Blais will embark on this new journey as part of a leadership restructuring. #Manitoba #NewRole
July 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
#OperaNews Big news from Manitoba Opera! 🎭 Michael Blais, who joined the team in 2010, steps up as Executive Director starting August 1, 2025. Previously Director of Operations, Blais will embark on this new journey as part of a leadership restructuring. #Manitoba #NewRole
#OperaNews Exciting update: Avant-Scène Opéra is set to relaunch this November! Editor-in-Chief Jules Cavalié invites readers to dive back into the world of opera with renewed passion and the magazine's renowned standards. Let's explore opera's magic together! 🌟 #AvantScène #OperaLove
July 9, 2025 at 10:06 AM
#OperaNews Exciting update: Avant-Scène Opéra is set to relaunch this November! Editor-in-Chief Jules Cavalié invites readers to dive back into the world of opera with renewed passion and the magazine's renowned standards. Let's explore opera's magic together! 🌟 #AvantScène #OperaLove
#OperaNews Exciting times for the San Francisco Opera and Orchestra as they ratify a new contract! 🎶 Expect wage hikes, better retirement perks, and revamped healthcare plans, all while keeping costs steady. This sets the stage for an even grander musical journey ahead! #Music #SanFranciscoOpera
July 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
#OperaNews Exciting times for the San Francisco Opera and Orchestra as they ratify a new contract! 🎶 Expect wage hikes, better retirement perks, and revamped healthcare plans, all while keeping costs steady. This sets the stage for an even grander musical journey ahead! #Music #SanFranciscoOpera
#OpéraNews Patrick Corrigan retires after a decade as GM of L’Opéra de Montréal, passing the baton to Jean-Pierre Primiani on Nov 1, 2025. Primiani, a key figure in philanthropy, aims to continue evolving the opera scene. 🌟🎭 #MontrealCulture #LeadershipChange
June 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
#OpéraNews Patrick Corrigan retires after a decade as GM of L’Opéra de Montréal, passing the baton to Jean-Pierre Primiani on Nov 1, 2025. Primiani, a key figure in philanthropy, aims to continue evolving the opera scene. 🌟🎭 #MontrealCulture #LeadershipChange
#OperaNews Ina Karr, CEO of Lucerne Theatre, is set to lead Deutsche Oper am Rhein starting 2027, succeeding Christoph Meyer, who is stepping down due to health issues. Exciting times ahead for this esteemed opera house! #DeutscheOper #PerformingArts
June 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
#OperaNews Ina Karr, CEO of Lucerne Theatre, is set to lead Deutsche Oper am Rhein starting 2027, succeeding Christoph Meyer, who is stepping down due to health issues. Exciting times ahead for this esteemed opera house! #DeutscheOper #PerformingArts
#OperaNews 🎭 Patrick Corrigan announces his retirement as General Director of Opéra de Montréal, ending a rich 10-year journey on Oct 31, 2025. Kudos to Jean-Pierre Primiani, the new leader. Grateful for the support and achievements! #MontrealOpera #LeadershipTransition
June 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
#OperaNews 🎭 Patrick Corrigan announces his retirement as General Director of Opéra de Montréal, ending a rich 10-year journey on Oct 31, 2025. Kudos to Jean-Pierre Primiani, the new leader. Grateful for the support and achievements! #MontrealOpera #LeadershipTransition
#OperaNews Wasfi Kani's Grange Park Opera brings the orchestra of English National Opera on board for its upcoming Ring cycle, starting with Rheingold next summer. This marks their biggest project yet! Wagnerians, get ready for an epic journey! 🎶 #ClassicalMusic #Wagnerian
June 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
#OperaNews Wasfi Kani's Grange Park Opera brings the orchestra of English National Opera on board for its upcoming Ring cycle, starting with Rheingold next summer. This marks their biggest project yet! Wagnerians, get ready for an epic journey! 🎶 #ClassicalMusic #Wagnerian
#OperaNews Leslie Garrett, former star of the English National Opera, makes her Northern Ireland Opera debut in Sondheim's Follies at 70! Thrilled to perform Heidi Schiller, she calls it a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." 🌟 #TheaterMagic #Sondheim
June 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
#OperaNews Leslie Garrett, former star of the English National Opera, makes her Northern Ireland Opera debut in Sondheim's Follies at 70! Thrilled to perform Heidi Schiller, she calls it a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." 🌟 #TheaterMagic #Sondheim
#OperaNews Former Salzburg Festival head, Pereira, 77, found guilty in Florence for unauthorized use of funds. Sentenced to 22 months probation, ordered to repay €25,909 to Maggio Musicale. Acquitted on a €35 million embezzlement charge. #LegalNews #MusicIndustry
May 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
#OperaNews Former Salzburg Festival head, Pereira, 77, found guilty in Florence for unauthorized use of funds. Sentenced to 22 months probation, ordered to repay €25,909 to Maggio Musicale. Acquitted on a €35 million embezzlement charge. #LegalNews #MusicIndustry
#OperaNews A controversial review on deropernfreund.de criticizes a performance at Leipzig Oper, sparking a body-shaming debate. Leipzig Oper emphasizes respect and warns against derogatory comments. Social media is buzzing—what’s your take? #BodyShaming #ArtDebate
May 30, 2025 at 9:05 AM
#OperaNews A controversial review on deropernfreund.de criticizes a performance at Leipzig Oper, sparking a body-shaming debate. Leipzig Oper emphasizes respect and warns against derogatory comments. Social media is buzzing—what’s your take? #BodyShaming #ArtDebate
#ArtsUpdate Britten Pears Arts welcomes Angela Mallinson as the new board chair, succeeding Sir Simon Robey. With a rich background in artist management, Angela brings her expertise to the role. Meanwhile, Welsh National Opera appoints Prof. Medwin Hughes as chair. #BrittenPears #OperaNews
May 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
#ArtsUpdate Britten Pears Arts welcomes Angela Mallinson as the new board chair, succeeding Sir Simon Robey. With a rich background in artist management, Angela brings her expertise to the role. Meanwhile, Welsh National Opera appoints Prof. Medwin Hughes as chair. #BrittenPears #OperaNews
#News Bailiffs have been ordered to inspect opera singer Anna Netrebko's St Petersburg apartment over unauthorized work and unpaid fees. The building holds significant cultural value, and Netrebko hasn’t commented. #StPetersburg #OperaNews
May 12, 2025 at 9:02 AM
#News Bailiffs have been ordered to inspect opera singer Anna Netrebko's St Petersburg apartment over unauthorized work and unpaid fees. The building holds significant cultural value, and Netrebko hasn’t commented. #StPetersburg #OperaNews
#OperaNews Exciting update for Covent Garden's #Faust production! Erwin Schrott steps down as Mephisto, and rising star Adam Palka steps in. Known for his powerful performances in Vienna and Stuttgart, Palka's Mephisto is sure to captivate. #Theatre
May 11, 2025 at 8:04 AM
#OperaNews Exciting update for Covent Garden's #Faust production! Erwin Schrott steps down as Mephisto, and rising star Adam Palka steps in. Known for his powerful performances in Vienna and Stuttgart, Palka's Mephisto is sure to captivate. #Theatre
#OperaNews Exciting announcement: Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen will perform her debut as Isolde at Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona, in January 2026. Don't miss her in this iconic Wagner role on Jan 12, 19, 23, 27, and 31. Mark your calendars! #LiseDavidsen #BarcelonaOpera
May 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
#OperaNews Exciting announcement: Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen will perform her debut as Isolde at Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona, in January 2026. Don't miss her in this iconic Wagner role on Jan 12, 19, 23, 27, and 31. Mark your calendars! #LiseDavidsen #BarcelonaOpera
#OperaNews Ukrainian bass-baritone Andrii Kymach makes his Canadian Opera Company debut as Eugene Onegin in Tchaikovsky’s classic. He'll also take on the role of Alfio in Cavalleria rusticana. An exciting double debut you won't want to miss! #Music #Performance
April 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
#OperaNews Ukrainian bass-baritone Andrii Kymach makes his Canadian Opera Company debut as Eugene Onegin in Tchaikovsky’s classic. He'll also take on the role of Alfio in Cavalleria rusticana. An exciting double debut you won't want to miss! #Music #Performance
#OperaNews Elisabetta Riva is appointed as the new Sovrintendente of Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Italy's renowned opera house. Formerly a director of a theater in Buenos Aires, Riva brings decade-long international experience! 🇮🇹🎭 #Theatre #BolognaOpera
April 30, 2025 at 10:02 AM
#OperaNews Elisabetta Riva is appointed as the new Sovrintendente of Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Italy's renowned opera house. Formerly a director of a theater in Buenos Aires, Riva brings decade-long international experience! 🇮🇹🎭 #Theatre #BolognaOpera