Francisco Salazar

New York

Founder and Publisher at Opera Wire

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Articles

Myung-Whun Chung Named New Music Director of Teatro alla Scala - OperaWire

3 days ago | operawire.com | Francisco Salazar

The Teatro alla Scala has announced that Myung-Whun Chung will be the company’s next Music Director. Chung will take over the role in 2027 with an initial contract of three years. He will succeed Riccardo Chailly. The decision was made during a board meeting, during which the company’s General Director, Fortunato Ortombina, proposed Chung as the new Music Director.
Claire Dalles Joins Zelaya Artists - OperaWire

3 days ago | operawire.com | Francisco Salazar

French soprano Clarisse Dalles has joined Zelaya Artists for worldwide representation. Dalles studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et Danse de Paris and was awarded several prizes, such as the Young Hope Prize at the Gordes International Lieder and Melody Competition, the Presence Composers Prize at the Marmande International Competition, and the Best Duo Prize at the Toulouse International French Melody Competition.
LA Opera to Present Renée Fleming & Friends - OperaWire

3 days ago | operawire.com | Francisco Salazar

On June 14, LA Opera is set to present Renée Fleming & Friends, an evening devoted to beloved songs and Broadway showstoppers. Fleming will be joined by three celebrated guest artists, Tituss Burgess, Lindsay Mendez, and Jessie Mueller, making their first appearances with the company. This is a rare opportunity to hear artists from Broadway and opera performing together. Doug Peck will be the pianist.
White Snake Projects to World Premiere 'To The People Like Us' - OperaWire

3 days ago | operawire.com | Francisco Salazar

White Snake Projects is set to return to The Strand Theatre for the world premiere of “To The People Like Us.”The premiere is set to be held on June 28, 2025, and will mark the company’s inaugural community opera. The workwas collaboratively written by local teenage students of 826 Boston’s Youth Literacy Advisory Board andis an original, timely story exploring issues of gentrification, climate change, and development in Boston.
Seán Boylan Joins Roster of IMG Artists - OperaWire

3 days ago | operawire.com | Francisco Salazar

Baritone Seán Boylan has joined the roster of IMG Artists for general management. Boylan will be represented by Senior Artist Manager Callan Coughlan-Davies. In a statement, the baritone said, “It is an honour to join this distinguished roster and to be represented by such a respected team.
Lauren Snouffer Lead Atlanta Opera's Production of 'Semele' - OperaWire

3 days ago | operawire.com | Francisco Salazar

The Atlanta Opera is set to present a new production of George Frideric Handel’s “Semele.”The production, which opens on June 7, 2025, at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre and runs through June 15, 2025 will be directed and produced by The Atlanta Opera’s Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. General and Artistic Director Tomer Zvulun. Zvulum blends modern mythology and theatrical invention. Zvulum noted, “Semele is an opera of enormous beauty and psychological depth.
LA Opera Announces Cast Change for 'Rigoletto' - OperaWire

3 days ago | operawire.com | Francisco Salazar

The LA Opera has announced a cast change for its production of “Rigoletto.”The company said that Lisette Oropesa will sing the role of Gilda from May 31 to June 15, while Kathryn Lewek will sing the role June 18 through 21. They will replace Ros Feola, who was originally scheduled. Oropesa has performed the role of Gilda at the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House, Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, Wiener Staatsoper, Teatro Real, and and Bayerische Staatsoper, among others.
Iulia Maria Dan Joins Zelaya Artists - OperaWire

4 days ago | operawire.com | Francisco Salazar

Romanian Soprano Dan has performed in many of the prestigious opera houses in the world, including Bayerische Staatsoper, Gran Teatre del Liceu, Teatro San Carlo, Semperoper Dresden, Staatsoper Hamburg, Gran Teatre del Liceu, and Théâtre des Champs-Elysées.
Nino Machaidze & Luciano Ganci Lead Radio Broadcast of 'Giovanna d'Arco' from the Teatro Regio di Parma - OperaWire

5 days ago | operawire.com | Francisco Salazar

Rai Radio 3 is set to broadcast Verdi’s “Giovanna d’Arco” on May 10, 2025. The performance from the Teatro Regio di Parma stars Luciano Ganci as Carlo VII, Nino Machaidze as Giovanna, Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar as Giacomo, and Krzysztof Bączyk as Talbot. Michele Gamba, who made his Teatro Regio di Parma debut, conducted a critical edition by Alberto Rizzuti.
Richard Tucker Foundation Announces Career & Study Grants - OperaWire

5 days ago | operawire.com | Francisco Salazar

The Richard Tucker Foundation has announced the career and study grants for 2025. The foundation said that mezzo-sopranos Meridian Prall and Nikola Printz, and baritone Ricardo José Rivera have been selected recipients of the 2025 Richard Tucker Career Grant. Recipients will receive a grant of $10,000 each. Meanwhile, the 2025 Sara Tucker Study Grant recipients are tenors Daniel Luis Espinal and Ben Reisinger, and baritone Finn Sagal. Each recipient will receive unrestricted grants of $5,000 each.