Royal Opera House says it is ‘Time to Change’
The Royal Opera House (ROH) has signed up to the Time to Change campaign. Organised by charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, its goal is … Read more
Pair share opera prize
The tenth European Opera-directing Prize ended in a tie for first place. Karolina Sofulak (Poland) and Gerald Jones (UK) shared the €20,000 prize. “Both teams … Read more
Royal Opera House Muscat promises a journey ‘Around the World’
Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) has launched its 2018-19 season, which features major names from Western classical music as well as an increased Arabic offer. … Read more
Gianandrea Noseda resigns from Teatro Regio Torino
Gianandrea Noseda has resigned as music director of Teatro Regio Torino. His decision came after Walter Vergnano was replaced as superintendent by William Graziosi. Graziosi’s … Read more
Opera Australia puts out call for dogs
Opera Australia is giving local dog owners the chance to see their beloved pets star in an upcoming production. Director Andy Morton has put out … Read more
Levine sues the Met
James Levine is suing the Metropolitan Opera for unfair dismissal. The conductor was fired on 12 March after the company, “uncovered credible evidence that Mr … Read more
Deutsche Oper Berlin flood damage estimated at €5m
Flood damage to Deutsche Opera Berlin (DOB) has caused losses estimated around €5m. On December 24, 2017, the DOB’s stage was completely flooded after a fault … Read more
Saudi Arabia plans opera house
Saudi Arabia has announced it will become the latest country on the Arabian Peninsula to build an opera house. Located in the port city of … Read more
Teatro Real to host World Opera Forum
Teatro Real is hosting a World Opera Forum (WOF) from 12-15 April. WOF will bring together the Opera Europa, Opera America and Ópera Latinoamérica gatherings, … Read more
Yannick Nézet-Séguin to join Met ahead of schedule
Yannick Nézet-Séguin will take up his role as Metropolitan Opera’s next music director in September 2018, two years earlier than originally planned. To do this, … Read more