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Reviews, Stage Reviews

Teatro alla Scala 2024-25 Review: Anna A. 

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(Photo: Brescia e Amisano / Teatro alla Scala) A major project with deeply feminine roots took place at Teatro alla Scala with the world premiere of “Anna A.,” a commission that, for the first time in the theater’s history, was entrusted to a female composer. The honor went to none other than Silvia Colasanti, currently the most frequently performed living {…}

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Russian Soprano Inara Kozlavskaya Set for International Debut in Teatro alla Scala’s ‘Nabucco’

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(Photo by Victoria Chernysheva) Teatro alla Scala has announced the soprano set to perform the final three showcases of “Nabucco” next June. While Anna Netrebko will headline the first six shows from May 16-31, 2026, it will be Inara Kozlovskaya who ends the run with shows on June 4-9, 2026. Kozlovskaya has mainly performed in Russia at such venues as {…}

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Cast Change: Jessica Pratt to Sing Final ‘Norma’ Performance at La Scala

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(Photo by Eaolovega) The Teatro alla Scala has announced that Marina Rebeka has withdrawn from the July 17, 2025 performance of “Norma.” She will be replaced by soprano Jessica Pratt. Rebeka had also canceled the July 11 performance due to illness and was replaced by Marta Torbidoni. In that same message she had communicated her intention to return for the {…}

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Stanisław Moniuszko Vocal Competition Announces 2025 Schedule

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The Stanisław Moniuszko Vocal Competition has announced the slate for its 12th edition. The festival’s first round, which includes auditions with piano, is set to take place on June 2 and 3, 2025 at Redutowe Rooms. Then on June 4 and 5, the second round continues. The final round is set for une 7 at the Moniuszko Auditorium and showcases the {…}

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Teatro alla Scala 2024-25 Review: Il cappello di paglia di Firenze

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(Photo credit: Brescia & Amisano | Teatro alla Scala) Premiering in 1851, the French comedy “Un chapeau de paille d’Italie” left an indelible mark on theater history with its witty plot, inspiring five film adaptations over the last century: three French, one German, and one Soviet. In Italy, the story was revived by Nino Rota, who transformed it into the {…}

News, Streaming

Teatro Alla Scala to Stream ‘Il cappello di paglia di Firenze’

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(Credits: Brescia e Amisano) The Teatro alla Scala is set to stream its production of Nino Rota’s “Il cappello di paglia di Firenze” on its streaming platform LaScalaTV. The company will stream the opera on Sept. 10 at 19:45 CEST and the recording will be available on the platform until Sept. 17, 2024. The production will star students from the {…}

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Opera Holland Park Announces 2023 Season

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Opera Holland Park has announced its 2023 season. The company will open its season on May 30 with new productions of Verdi’s “Rigoletto” starring Stephen Gadd, Alison Langer, David Junghoon Kim, Simon Wilding, and Hannah Pedley. Lee Reynolds conducts the production by Cecilia Stinton. Performance Dates: May 30-June 24, 2023 Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” sung in German will feature 2023 {…}