Having earned the moniker of “The Portuguese Riviera,” the sunny seaside resort town of Cascais in Portugal, located some 25 miles west of Lisbon, has a centuries-old storied tradition of attracting celebrities and royals from all over Europe, who succumb to its irresistible charms: sunny seaside promenades, idyllic beaches, fishing villages, and the picturesque historical town center. Coming next spring, {…}
Famed Spanish mezzo-soprano, Teresa Berganza, was honored with a plaza in her name at the entrance to Madrid’s Teatro de la Zarzuela. At a ceremony on Mar. 16, 2023, the granddaughter of the celebrated mezzo-soprano Sofía Álvarez Lavilla conveyed her sentiments, saying, “She [Berganza] wasn’t a fan of tributes, but she would have really enjoyed this gift.” Berganza’s 90th birthday would {…}
The entrance plaza of the Teatro de la Zarzuela in Madrid will be named after the legendary mezzo-soprano Teresa Berganza. The mezzo, who passed away last year, was well-known for performing at the famed theater. According to Platea Magazine, the Board of Governors with the approval for the district made the naming possible. The new plaque with the name “Berganza” {…}
Legendary mezzo-soprano Teresa Berganza has passed away. She was 89. Born on March 16, 1933, Berganza started off her musical journey studying piano (she also studied cello and organ, among other instruments) and voice at the Madrid Conservatory, where won the first prize for singing in 1954. A year later, she made her concert debut. In 1957, Berganza made her {…}
Teresa Berganza has been named Patron of Honor of the Teatro Real in Madrid. The Institution’s Board of Trustees proposed the honor at a meeting that took place on Oct. 5, 2021. Berganza has been linked to the Teatro Real since the period when it was a concert hall and subsequently performed there numerous times. After the reopening of the {…}
Mezzo-sopranos Teresa Berganza and Christa Ludwig shared a great deal in common. In addition to both being born on March 16, albeit of different years, they both practically made all their major debuts as Cherubino (Met Opera debuts, Vienna State Opera debuts). So in celebration of these two historic singers, here is a short little quiz, a lightning round if {…}
Mezzo-soprano Teresa Berganza is one of Spain’s great treasures. Born on March 16, 1935, Berganza studied piano and voice at the Madrid Conservatory. She was awarded the first prize for singing in 1954 and subsequently debuted a year later. In 1957, Berganza made her opera debut at the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence in “Così Fan Tutte.” Also in 1957, the mezzo made {…}
Madrid’s mayor Manuela Carmena has announced that mezzo-soprano Teresa Berganza will be declared “Hija Predilecta” of Madrid. The proposal, which began by Daniel Bianco, director of the Teatro de la Zarzuela, will be taken to the area’s commission for approval. Berganza is one of Spain’s most acclaimed mezzo-sopranos of her generation. She was one of the most acclaimed “Carmen” interpreters {…}
The Teatro de la Zarzuela has announced its 2018-19 season featuring a number of favorites and international stars. The season will also include concerts and recitals by some of the world’s greatest singers. Productions Pablo Sorozabal’s “Katiuska” opens the season with Guillermo Garcia Calvo conducting Ainhoa Arteta, Rocio Ignacio, and Maite Alberola sharing the title role. Carlos Alvarez, Ángel Odena, Jorge {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper won the award for Opera Company of the Year taking the top prize at The International Opera Awards. Piotr Beczala won the Male Singer of the Year and sent a video from New York, where he is performing at the Metropolitan Opera. Malin Byström won the Female Singer of the Year and thanked her parents in a {…}
On April 9, 2018, Teresa Berganza will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Opera Awards 2018. The organization announced that Spanish mezzo-soprano Teresa Berganza will receive the award for her legendary operatic career. Berganza, who studied music at the Madrid Conservatory, where she was awarded the first prize for singing in 1954, made her concert debut in {…}