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Teatro La Fenice 2023-24 Review: Ariadne auf Naxos

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(Photo: ©Michele Crosera) Teatro La Fenice was transformed into a palace of playfulness and passion for Strauss’s “Ariadne auf Naxos.” The last time I saw this opera was in 2011 at the Met and in that space, I felt, there was just too much space. Therefore, to experience “Ariadne auf Naxos” in a more intimate space such as La Fenice {…}

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Ivan Ayon Rivas, Carmela Remigio, Angela Meade, Maria José Siri, Alessio Ardiuni Headline Teatro La Fenice’s 2023-24 Season

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The Teatro La Fenice has announced its 2023-24 season. Here is a breakdown of what’s on offer. Operas First up is “Les Contes d’Hoffmann.” Ivan Ayon Rivas stars in the title role alongside Alex Esposito as the three villains and Rocio Pérez, Veronique Gens, and Carmela Remigio as the three heroines. Finally, Giuseppina Bridelli sings the Muse. Antonello Manacorda conducts {…}

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Juan Diego Flórez, Ailyn Pérez & Juan Francisco Gatell Headline LXXXIV Festival del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

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The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino has announced the LXXXIV Festival del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino which will run from April 12 to July 14, 2022. Here is a look at all the operatic and vocal performances. Gluck’s “Orphée et Euridice” is set to star Juan Francisco Gatell, Sara Blanch, and Anna Prohaska. Daniele Gatti conducts Pierre Audi’s production which will present the French version. {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Sonya Yoncheva, Christine Goerke, Maya Kherani, Norman Garrett Headline Top Operas to Stream This Week

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As the summer moves along, there seems to be a transitional phase taking place with newer streams becoming increasingly less frequent as opera companies gear up for a full return to live performances in the fall. But we’re still here with another series opera performance we think you should check out! So without further ado, here we go. Upload – {…}

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CueTV to Stream ‘Il ritorno di Ulisse in patria’ from Maggio Musicale

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On July 21, CueTV will present Monteverdi’s “Il ritorno di Ulisse in patria” from the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. The stream will be presented at 8 p.m. CET and will showcase Robert Carsen’s latest production. The opera stars Charles Workman, Anicio Zorzi Giustiniani, Delphine Galou, John Daszak, Francesco Milanese, Marina De Liso, Eleonora Bellocci, Gianluca Margheri, Guido Loconsolo, Arianna Vendittelli, Konstantin {…}

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Maggio Musicale 2021 Review: Il Ritorno d’Ulisse in Patria

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(Photo: Michele Monasta) The Greek gods are a colorful crowd, who enjoy nothing better than involving themselves in the world of Man. Woe betide anyone who is unfortunate enough to attract their attention, whether it be for good or ill; the gods act in their own interests, seeking pleasure and entertainment in all its forms wherever they can find them. {…}

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Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino 2020-21 Review: Tosca In Concert

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In modern Italy, where the operatic art is literally falling apart at both institutional and performing levels, the audience still carries the memory of seeing the greatest operatic performances in history, and is eager to hear anyone who could put all the precious pieces together again. So, there was no surprise to see the hall of Maggio Musicale Fiorentino filled {…}

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Teatro La Fenice 2018-19 Review: La Traviata

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Teatro La Fenice certainly plays its part in making “La Traviata” the most oft-performed opera in the world. This season alone it will present 35 performances, with another 25 scheduled for next year. As in many houses, therefore, Verdi’s much loved opera forms part of the company’s staple repertoire. Obviously, an orchestra’s familiarity with a work may act as either {…}

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Star-Studded Casts Open Four Italian Theater’s 2024-25 Seasons

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(Credit: Teatro Real, Royal Opera House/Bill Cooper/Salzburg Festival) With the year coming to an end, four major Italian opera houses are set to open their 2024-25 seasons. As customary the Italian opera calendar opens in late November or early December. So here is a look at what to expect from these four famed theaters. Teatro La Fenice  The Venice Theater {…}