Teatro Real de Madrid 2025-26 Review: I Masnadieri

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(Credit: Javier del Real | Teatro Real) In recent years, Madrid’s Teatro Real has programmed many “operas in concert.” Sometimes they’re well-known, such as “Orfeo ed Euridice,” “Idomeneo,” or “Die Fledermaus” that I attended at the venerable theatre over the last three seasons. On occasion, they present more obscure works, such as Verdi’s early opera “I masnadieri”(1847). In the past, {…}

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Lisette Oropesa Delivers Encore during ‘I Masnadieri’ Performance

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Lisette Oropesa made history during the Feb. 10, 2026 performance of “I Masnadieri” at the Teatro Real. Following her cabaletta “Carlo vive? O caro accento, melodia di paradiso,” the soprano received a rousing ovation that led to an encore of the aria. The moment marks the third time the soprano gives an encore in an opera at the Teatro Real. {…}

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‘I Masnadieri’ From Teatro Alla Scala To Hit Cinemas

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Ópera en Cine is set to present Verdi’s “I Masnadieri” from the Teatro alla Scala. The opera will be presented throughout Spain starting Jan. 16 in such cities as Barcelona, Bilbao, and Valencia, Zaragoza. Earlier in October the production was shown on Rai5 in Italy. ”I Masnadieri” was presented at the Teatro alla Scala this past summer in a new {…}

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Lisette Oropesa’s ‘I Masnadieri’ To Be Broadcast On Rai 5

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(Credit: © Marco Brescia & Rudy Amisano | Teatro alla Scala) Rai 5 is set to present Verdi’s “I Masnadieri” from the Teatro alla Scala on Oct. 3, 2019. The presentation will be the premiere of Sir David McVicar’s production on television. “I Masnadieri” was presented at the Teatro alla Scala this past summer and boasted an all-star cast led {…}

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Teatro Alla Scala 2018-19 Review: I Masnadieri

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(Credit: © Marco Brescia & Rudy Amisano | Teatro alla Scala) Seeing an early or unfamiliar work by a major composer can be illuminating—hearing the development of a great talent in a lesser known opera can be as thrilling as a fine performance of a well loved standard. Or it can simply lay bare the piece’s weaknesses for all to {…}

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Teatro dell’Opera di Roma 2017-18 Review – I Masnadieri: Roberta Mantegna, Artur Rucinski Dominate in Brilliant But Bleak Production By Massimo Popolizio

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It is always interesting to come across a performance of one of Verdi’s lesser known works, although you cannot always be certain of what you will get. Normally, these works are rarely performed for a reason – namely because they are not particularly strong. “Un Giorno di Regno” immediately springs to mind. But sometimes there seems to be no apparent {…}

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Weekend Preview – International (10/20-22): Bilbao Opens New ‘I Masnadieri’ While The Scottish Opera Inaugerates ‘La Traviata’

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Opera season continues in full circle with many of the leading companies bringing some of the top stars and showcasing favorite works. Australia Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov continue their tour in Australia, performing in Auckland. Austria The Vienna State Opera kicks off its weekend with “The Gambler” starring Dmitry Ulyanov, Elena Guseva, Misha Didyk, Linda Watson, Thomas Ebenstein, Elena Maximova, {…}

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Marta Torbidoni To Sing ‘I Masnadieri’ At Opéra De Bilbao

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The Opera de Bilbao has announced a new cast change for its upcoming production of “I Masnadieri.” Marta Torbidoni will sing the role of Amalia in the upcoming production slated to open on Oct. 21. The performances will mark the soprano’s Bilbao debut. The change comes after Carmen Giannattassio canceled due to illness and Federica Vitali was announced as her replacement. The {…}

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Federica Vitali Replaces Carmen Giannattasio In ‘I Masnadieri’

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Carmen Giannattassio has canceled her role debut in “I Masnadieri” at Opéra de Bilbao. The company announced that the soprano will no longer sing the role of Amalia due to health reasons. As a result, Federica Vitali will take over the role in the same production she performed at the Festival de Parma in 2016 in her debut in Bilbao. The soprano will {…}

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Teatro Real de Madrid 2025-26 Review: I Masnadieri

Lisette Oropesa Delivers Encore during ‘I Masnadieri’ Performance

‘I Masnadieri’ From Teatro Alla Scala To Hit Cinemas

Lisette Oropesa’s ‘I Masnadieri’ To Be Broadcast On Rai 5

Teatro Alla Scala 2018-19 Review: I Masnadieri

Teatro dell’Opera di Roma 2017-18 Review – I Masnadieri: Roberta Mantegna, Artur Rucinski Dominate in Brilliant But Bleak Production By Massimo Popolizio

Weekend Preview – International (10/20-22): Bilbao Opens New ‘I Masnadieri’ While The Scottish Opera Inaugerates ‘La Traviata’

Marta Torbidoni To Sing ‘I Masnadieri’ At Opéra De Bilbao

Federica Vitali Replaces Carmen Giannattasio In ‘I Masnadieri’