Opera Now Magazine

In the Autumn issue of Opera Now we put the spotlight on the up and coming countertenor Hugh Cutting. He speaks to Jonathan Whiting about operatic stereotypes, redefining his voice type and why opera must feel urgent, human and impossible to ignore.
Elsewhere, the director Evgeny Titov speaks about his upcoming Parfisal at the Royal Opera and confronting Wagner’s ideas. To mark 150 years of the Bayreuth Festival, in her history column Flora Willson explores how Wagner’s opera revolutionary house came to life.
Our opera guide recommends key new productions in the 2026/27 season and we also look at Houston Grand Opera – an American opera house looking to the future with bold programming and a vision for opera rooted in community.
As American soprano Corinne Winters prepares for an exciting upcoming season, she reflects on the role that transformed her career, revealing how Janáček’s Katya Kabanova continues to evolve.
As ever, we bring opinion pieces, this month with Michael White reflecting on how directors grapple with difficult themes in the 21st century, look at the latest world opera news and name this issue’s young artist.