Graham Vick

Graham Vick, a British director who founded Birmingham Opera Company and worked in opera houses around the world, has died of complications from COVID-19. He was 67.

Due to popular appeal, the Greek National Opera is reviving acclaimed British director Graham Vick's production of Puccini's all-time classic "La Boheme." The production, which was first staged in 2007, commissioned by the GNO's artistic director at the time, Stefanos Lazaridis, transports the story of four ambitious young artists and the ill-fated romance of Rodolfo and Mimi from 19th century

German bass-baritone Christian Gerhaher and his compatriot soprano Anja Harteros were named the top male and female singers respectively at the International Opera Awards on April 26. 

Berlin's Komische Oper won the award for best opera company while the Bregenz Festival, held in a small town on the shores of Lake Constance in Austria, was named the best festival.