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Bayerische Staatsoper 2025-26 Review: Macbeth

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(Photo: Geoffroy Schied) Such an inspired work ought to offer fertile ground for a stage director. Yet Martin Cicvák’s production, now almost two decades old, remains a striking example of Regietheater at its least illuminating. Whatever power it may once have possessed to scandalize has long since dissipated, leaving only a succession of provocations that obscure rather than deepen Shakespeare’s {…}
News, Streaming

Rai 5 to Present ‘Macbeth’ with Lidia Fridman From Teatro Regio di Torino

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(Photo credit: Daniele Ratti) On April 23, 2026 at 8:45 p.m. Italian time, Rai Cinque is set to present Verdi’s “Macbeth” from the Teatro Regio di Torino. The production, which was shown in February 2026, was directed by Chiara Muti and conducted by Riccardo Muti. The production starred Luca Micheletti, Lidia Fridman, Maharram Huseynov, and Giovanni Sala. When the production premiered critics said, “Fridman {…}
Reviews, Stage Reviews

Teatro alla Scala 2025-26 Review: Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District’

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(Photo: Brescia e Amisano | Teatro alla Scala) Composed between 1930 and 1932, when the young Dmitri Shostakovich had not yet turned thirty, “Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District” represents one of the boldest and most radical moments in the entire operatic output of the twentieth century. Riccardo Chailly described the work as “an opera of radical modernity.” At its {…}
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Teatro alla Scala Confirms Riccardo Chailly for Next Performance of ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’

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Riccardo Chailly will conduct the next performance of “Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk” at the Teatro alla Scala. The theater confirmed the news stating, “Teatro alla Scala is pleased to announce that Maestro Riccardo Chailly’s health has improved and he will be able to conduct the performance of Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District on Saturday 13 December.” The statement comes {…}
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Teatro alla Scala Announces Statement Regarding Riccardo Chailly’s Health Following Second Performance of ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’

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The Teatro alla Scala has released a statement following the second performance of “Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk” which saw Maestro Riccardo Chailly fall ill. The company said, “Maestro Riccardo Chailly’s health has improved rapidly after the illness that forced him to interrupt the second performance of Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District.” Chailly also released a statement, “I would like {…}
Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Sara Jakubiak on her Debut at the Teatro alla Scala, ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’ & Opening Night

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The Teatro alla Scala’s opening night is one of the most important evenings in the opera world. The opening is always held on December 7, which celebrates the feast of Sant’Ambrogio. It is also streamed globally, creating much buzz around the world. For this year’s celebration, the Milan theater has chosen Shostakovich’s masterwork “Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk” with Sara Jakubiak {…}
News, Streaming

How to Watch Teatro alla Scala’s Opening Night ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’ Starring Sara Jakubiak

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(Credits: Brescia e Amisano) The Teatro alla Scala is set to broadcast Shostakovich’s “Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk” on Dec. 7, 2025, continuing its tradition of showcasing opening night on Rai1, Raiplay, and Radio3.It will also be available on demand on RayPlay until 15 days after the live. The performance will also broadcast on ARTE in France and the French-speaking countries {…}
Reviews, Stage Reviews

George Enescu International Festival, Bucharest 2025 Review: Lady Macbeth Of Mtsensk

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(Photo: Alex Damian) This year’s George Enescu International Festival in Bucharest marked the 70th anniversary of the composer’s death, which it commemorated with more than 40 performances of his works. Such is the scope of the festival, which brought together more than 4,000 artists over a four-week period during August and September, that it had the time and space to {…}

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