Opera com news

Opera Com News!

Here are some recent news and updates from the world of opera comique:

New Productions

• The Metropolitan Opera in New York has announced a new production of "The Merry Widow" by Franz Lehár, set to premiere in the 2023-2024 season.
• The Royal Opera House in London has announced a new production of "The Elixir of Love" by Donizetti, set to premiere in the 2023-2024 season.

Awards and Honors

• The International Opera Awards have announced the winners of their 2023 awards, with "The Magic Flute" by Mozart taking home the award for Best Opera.
• The Grammy Awards have announced their nominees for Best Opera Recording, with "The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs" by Mason Bates and Mark Campbell receiving a nomination.

Festivals and Events

• The Salzburg Festival in Austria has announced its 2023 program, featuring a range of operas including "The Magic Flute" and "Don Giovanni".
• The Glyndebourne Festival in the UK has announced its 2023 program, featuring a range of operas including "The Barber of Seville" and "The Turn of the Screw".

Cast News

• Soprano Renée Fleming has announced her retirement from the opera stage, with her final performance set to take place in 2024.
• Tenor Jonas Kaufmann has announced that he will be taking a break from the opera stage due to health reasons.

Recordings and Releases

• The new recording of "The Magic Flute" by the Berlin Philharmonic, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, has been released to critical acclaim.
• The new recording of "The Elixir of Love" by the Metropolitan Opera, conducted by James Levine, has been released to critical acclaim.

Other News

• The opera world has been rocked by a scandal involving allegations of sexual misconduct against a prominent opera conductor.
• The Metropolitan Opera has announced plans to increase diversity and inclusion in its productions and programming.

I hope you found these updates interesting!