(Credt: Russell Duncan) Conductor Carlo Rizzi was awarded the honor of “Grande Ufficiale” of the “Ordine della Stella d’Italia.” The prize is one of two orders of the Italian Republic, for his commitment and contribution to promoting Italian music and culture internationally. Last year, Rizzi was welcomed to The Gorsedd of the Bards in the 2023 Gorsedd Honours in recognition {…}

Carlo Rizzi is set to conduct more Puccini and Verdi in upcoming Met seasons. In an interview with the conductor, the New York Times revealed that the conductor will conduct more “La Bohème” and a revival of “Un Ballo in Maschera” in future seasons. The news comes after Rizzi opened the Met season in a production of “Medea” and subsequently {…}