Todays opera news

Here are some of the latest opera news from around the world:

Upcoming Productions

• The Metropolitan Opera in New York has announced its 2023-2024 season, featuring new productions of Verdi's "La Traviata" and Puccini's "Tosca", as well as revivals of "The Magic Flute" and "La Bohème".
• The Royal Opera House in London has announced its 2023-2024 season, featuring new productions of Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" and Strauss's "Der Rosenkavalier", as well as revivals of "La Traviata" and "The Barber of Seville".
• The Paris Opera has announced its 2023-2024 season, featuring new productions of Berlioz's "Les Troyens" and Ravel's "Boléro", as well as revivals of "Carmen" and "Faust".

Awards and Honors

• The 2023 Opera News Awards were held in New York, honoring outstanding contributions to the opera world. The winners included soprano Renée Fleming, conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and director Peter Sellars.
• The International Opera Awards were held in London, recognizing excellence in opera worldwide. The winners included soprano Anna Netrebko, conductor Antonio Pappano, and director David McVicar.

New Releases

• The new album "Verismo" by soprano Sonya Yoncheva and conductor Riccardo Frizza has been released, featuring arias from Verdi's "La Traviata" and Puccini's "Tosca".
• The new album "Mozart: Don Giovanni" by conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra has been released, featuring a recording of the opera's 2022 production at the Met.

Industry News

• The opera company Opera Philadelphia has announced a new partnership with the Philadelphia Orchestra, which will see the two organizations collaborate on productions and programming.
• The European Opera Centre has announced a new initiative to support young opera singers, providing training and mentorship opportunities.

Festivals and Competitions

• The 2023 Opera Festival in Bregenz, Austria has announced its lineup, featuring productions of Mozart's "The Magic Flute" and Strauss's "Der Rosenkavalier".
• The 2023 International Opera Competition in Sofia, Bulgaria has announced its finalists, with the winner to be announced in June.

These are just a few of the latest opera news from around the world. I hope you find something of interest!