The resulting opera is "Delta King Blues" and the men in question are composer Damien Geter and librettist Jarrod Lee.

Vancouver Opera is set to present Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” at Queen Elizabeth Theatre for three performances. The production will star Daniel Okulitch as Don Alfonso, Clarence Frazer as Guglielmo, ...

The modern world premiere of António Leal Moreira’s “Gli Eroi Spartani” is set for Dec. 13, 2025 at the Vila Real Theatre in Portugal. Composed in 1788 with a libretto by Gaetano Martinelli, “Gli Eroi ...

Composer, musicologist, arts administrator, and organist Thomas Daniel Schlee has passed away. He was 68. Schlee was born on Oct. 26, 1957 in Vienna, Austria. His family was heavily involved in music ...

West Edge Opera announced its 2026 summer festival. “Our 2026 festival celebrates the daring, diversity, and emotional depth that define West Edge Opera,” said Mark Streshinsky, General Director, per ...

The Dutch National Opera is set to present Händel’s “Semele” for the very first time. The company will present a new production by Claus Guth, a production of the Bayerische Staatsoper Munich, in ...

OperaWire had a chance to speak with the soprano in anticipation for the big debut and about Shostakovich's masterwork.

The Paris Opera has announced that auditions are open for its new choir school. This children’s choir directed by Morgan Jourdain will receive training in music and the performing arts, which will ...

In spring 2026, her new CD, dedicated to the beautiful music of Alessandro Scarlatti, will be released on the Aparté label, ...

The Bayreuth Festival has announced that its entire 2026 season is completely sold out. The company announced “all remaining tickets for the Anniversary Season 2026 were completely sold out in less ...

San Francisco Performances has announced the cancellation of the March 19, 2026 recital featuring mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges with pianist Terrence Wilson and the Catalyst Quartet due to a scheduling ...

Rossini’s “Il Viaggio a Reims” will be conducted by Gianluca Capuano and directed by Barrie Kosky. The ensemble cast will include Cecilia Bartoli, Marina Viotti, Mélissa Petit, Tara Erraught, Edgardo ...