Marco Armiliato Honored at Metropolitan Opera Club

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Marco Armiliato has been honored by the Metropolitan Opera Club. The Met Orchestra took to social media and said, “The Metropolitan Opera Club was thrilled to add another star to the honorary Metropolitan Opera Club member firmament! Maestro Marco Armiliato joined us for a fascinating conversation with Honorary Member F. Paul Driscoll. In addition to receiving recognition of his honorary {…}

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Bertrand De Billy & Marco Armiliato To Replace James Levine

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced replacements for James Levine for “Luisa Miller” and “Il Trovatore.” Macro Armiliato will lead performances of “Il Trovatore” starring Maria Agresta as Leonora, Yonghoon Lee as Manrico, and Anita Rachvelishvili as Azucena. Quinn Kelsey and Luca Salsi will share the role of Count di Luna, with Štefan Kocán and Kwangchul Youn both singing the role {…}

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Fabio Armiliato Leads Voz y Alma – L’Anima dell’Opera’s February Schedule

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The organization Voz y Alma – L’Anima dell’Opera has announced its February 2024 schedule. The organization will give masterclasses by Fabio Armiliation, Marco Camastra, and Ivanna Speranza throughout the month and will select two casts to perform Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” on Feb. 24 and 25, 2024 at the Teatro Rina e Gilberto Govi di Genova. Voz y Alma – L’Anima {…}

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Artist Profile: Italian Tenor Fabio Armiliato

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Fabio Armiliato is one of the best-loved Italian tenors of the late 20th and early 21st century. Born August 17, 1956, in Genoa, he has had a prominent international career, performing at such houses as the Metropolitan Opera, Vlaamse Opera, San Francisco Opera, La Scala, Monte Carlo, Florence, Opéra de Paris, and the New National Theatre Tokyo. He also frequently {…}

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Fabio Armiliato’s Metropolitan Opera Performances

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Fabio Armiliato is one of the most respected Italian tenors of his generation. Together with his late wife Daniela Dessi, he performed all over the world in many of the most popular works. He also made a career out of championing less known operas. While he is currently in demand in Europe, his U.S. engagements continue to be limited with {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2025-26 Review: Madama Butterfly (Cast A)

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(Credit: Evan Zimmerman) The Metropolitan Opera is in the midst of a revival of Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” in the acclaimed production by Anthony Minghella. The opera has one of the most complex soprano roles in the repertory, a role that requires stamina as well as vocal agility to shift from lyrical lines to intense dramatic passages. Luckily for this revival {…}

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Cast Change: Ricardo José Rivera to Replace Artur Ruciński in ‘I Puritani’ HD at the Met Opera

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its Jan. 10 performance of “I Puritani.” The company said that Artur Ruciński has withdrawn from the performance due to a cold and will be replaced by Ricardo José Rivera. The Polish baritone also took to social media and said, “My dear friends, I have very sad news. Unfortunately, due to {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2025-26 Review: I Puritani

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(Photo: Ken Howard / Met Opera) Less is more! That was what Sandro Sequi did well in his traditional 1976 production of “I Puritani” at the Metropolitan Opera. Originally staged for Joan Sutherland, the production was a vehicle for the great divas of the Bel Canto repertoire. And while it was admittedly a product of its time, the last three {…}

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Lisette Oropesa to Headline The Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Live in HD’ Showcase of ‘I Puritani’

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(Photo: Paola Kudacki / Met Opera) The Metropolitan Opera’s 2025–26 Live in HD season will continue with Bellini’s “I Puritani” on Jan. 10, 2026. The company will showcase the first new production of this opera in nearly 50 years and will feature soprano Lisette Oropesa as Elvira, opposite tenor Lawrence Brownlee as Arturo. They will be joined by baritone Artur {…}

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Marco Armiliato Honored at Metropolitan Opera Club

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Artist Profile: Italian Tenor Fabio Armiliato

Fabio Armiliato’s Metropolitan Opera Performances

Metropolitan Opera 2025-26 Review: Madama Butterfly (Cast A)

Cast Change: Ricardo José Rivera to Replace Artur Ruciński in ‘I Puritani’ HD at the Met Opera

Metropolitan Opera 2025-26 Review: I Puritani

Lisette Oropesa to Headline The Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Live in HD’ Showcase of ‘I Puritani’