Rossini in Wildbad’s new season
The internationally renowned Rossini in Wildbad Festival, celebrated for its dedication to bel canto and the revival of lesser-known works, will take place for the 36th time from 17 to 27 July 2025. This year, the festival presents an ambitious programme of five operas, three of which are world premieres, confirming its status as a […]
Buratto Headlines ‘Madama Butterfly’ in Baden-Baden & Berlin
Eleonora Buratto is set to headline a new production of Madama Butterfly at the Baden-Baden Festival. The soprano will perform the lead role alongside the Berlin Philharmonic, conducted by Kirill Petrenko in a new production by Davide Livermore on April 12, 15, and 20, 2025. The production will star Jonathan Tetelman, Teresa Iervolino, and Tassis […]
Wiener Staatsoper’s 2025-26 Season
Wiener Staatsoper has announced its 2025-2026 season, which will feature an impressive lineup of international stars. Among the most notable names are Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Diana Damrau, Michael Volle, Ludovic Tézier, Pretty Yende, Rolando Villazón, Federica Lombardi, Nicole Car, Freddie De Tommaso, and Juan Diego Flórez. The program includes new productions of operas such […]
Staasoper Berlin 2025-26 Season
The Staatsoper Berlin has revealed its 2025/26 season, which promises a mix of classic works and new productions. The season will kick off with an ambitious staging of Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen. Other highlights include Les Contes d’Hoffmann, Das kalte Herz, and Das schlaue Füchslein, with Rafael Villalobos debuting with Un ballo in maschera. The repertoire will also feature beloved works such […]
Komische Oper New Season
The Komische Oper Berlin has announced its 2025-2026 season, which will take place across multiple venues due to the renovation of its main building. Notable premieres include Salome by Richard Strauss (November 2025), Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk by Shostakovich (January 2026), and Belshazzar by Händel (March 2026). Revivals of La Cage aux Folles and La […]
Théâtre des Champs-Élysées’s 2025-26 Season
The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées has unveiled its 2025-2026 season, which includes a rich lineup of opera performances, featuring renowned artists like Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Sonya Yoncheva, Pretty Yende, and Marina Rebeka. Key productions include Berlioz’s La Damnation de Faust, Offenbach’s Robinson Crusoé, and Poulenc’s La Voix humaine paired with Thierry Escaich’s Point d’orgue. The […]
Deutsches Nationaltheater new General Music Director
He will begin in his new position during the 2025-26 season. In a statement, the theatre’s management said, “In an intensive selection process with auditions, Daniel Carter was able to distinguish himself as an outstandingly suitable candidate for the Staatskapelle as well as for the ensembles and the team directorship. He impressed with his excellent […]
TSO announces European Tour
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra has announced a European tour. The tour will happen between Jan. 27 and Feb. 9, 2026, and will see the orchestra in Spain, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Austria.The tour with artists of the stature of Anna Prohaska, Bruce Liu, Patricia Kopatchinskaja and Christina Landshamer. Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, Mahler’s Symphony No. […]
Opera Europa’s new president
Glaser is the general director of Brno’s National Theatre and was appointed the New General Director of Prague National Theatre starting in 2028. Glaser has extensive experience in theatre direction and management, having led National Theatre Brno since 2013 and two major international festivals. Opera Europa is the leading service organization for professional opera companies and opera […]
Opera XXI Awards 2025
The Premios Ópera XXI have announced its 2024 winners which will be honored on June 17, 2025 at the Palau de Les Arts de Valencia. Some names stand out, such as, Pablo Heras-Casado, the winner of Best Music Direction, for “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” at the Teatro Real while the Best Director award was given […]