Arena di Verona 2026 Review: Nabucco

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(Photo: Arena di Verona) There are few operas more congenial to the Arena di Verona than Verdi’s “Nabucco.” Its massed choruses, martial confrontations, religious fervor and rhetoric of tyranny and liberation seem almost purpose-built for the world’s most imposing open-air amphitheater. Yet the Arena’s colossal scale presents an equally formidable challenge: what magnifies spectacle can just as readily obliterate intimacy, {…}

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Q & A: Sebastiano Rolli on ‘Nabucco,’ the Arena di Verona & the Italian Repertoire

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Italian conductor Sebastiano Rolli is known for his Italian and bel canto repertoire, having conducted all over the world at such theaters as Teatro Regio di Parma, Teatro Filarmonico in Verona, Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, and Teatro La Fenice, among others. Over the years he has conducted such operas as “L’elisir d’amore,” “Giovanna d’Arco,” “La Cenerentola,” “Torquato Tasso,” “Maria de Rudenz,” {…}

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Macerata Opera Festival 2026 Review: Nabucco

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(Photo: MOF) Macerata Opera Festival’s (MOF) 62nd season opened with a new production of Verdi’s “Nabucco” featuring videos of natural aesthetics that illuminated Sferisterio Arena’s historical grounds and Macerata, Italy’s rich and vibrant culture. Belgian Stage Director Paul-Émile Fourny made his MOF debut and conductor Fabrizio Maria Carminati led a stellar cast including Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar as Nabucco, Alessandro Scotto di {…}

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Q & A: Elena Moșuc on her Role Debut as Abigaille in ‘Nabucco,’ Sicily & Her Move to Dramatic Repertoire

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Elena Moșuc has been singing for 36 years, having made her debut in 1990 before making her Zürich Opera House in 1991. It was there that she built the foundation of a career defined by coloratura roles and the light lyric repertoire of the Bel Canto tradition, establishing herself among the leading interpreters of that style on stages across Europe. {…}

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Elena Moșuc to Debut Abigaille in ‘Nabucco’ in Sicily

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Romanian soprano Elena Moșuc is set to make her role debut as Abigaille in Verdi’s “Nabucco.” The soprano will sing the role at the ancient theatres of Siracusa, Tindari and Taormina. The first performance will be held on July 18 at the Teatro Greco di Siracusa follow by stops at the Teatro Greco di Tindari on August 4 and the Teatro Antico di {…}

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Marta Torbidoni Makes Unexpected Jump In at Teatro alla Scala’s ‘Nabucco’

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(Photo Credit: Michele Monasta) On May 26 at the Teatro alla Scala, Marta Torbidoni performed the role of Abigaille replacing the originally announced Anna Netrebko. According to reports, Superintendent Fortunato Ortombina took the stage before the performance to announce that Netrebko would not be able to perform due to a travel mishap. Per reports the audience was unhappy with the {…}

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‘Nabucco’ to Headline Staatsoper Unter den Linden’s ‘Staatsoper für alle’ at Bebelplatz

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(Photo Credit: Peter Adamik) The Staatsoper Unter den Linden will transform Berlin’s historic Bebelplatz into a free open-air stage on May 23 and 24 as “Staatsoper für alle” returns for its 20th edition. The weekend opens on Saturday, May 23 with a live transmission of Giuseppe Verdi’s “Nabucco,” conducted by Francesco Lanzillotta and staged by Emma Dante. The cast features {…}

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New Rochelle Opera to Present Verdi’s ‘Nabucco’ in Concert

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New Rochelle Opera is set to present Giuseppe Verdi’s “Nabucco” in concert at The Ursuline School in New Rochelle, New York. The cast features Jason Detwiler in the title role, Christina Major as Abigaille, Jeremy Brauner as Ismaele, Hyunsoon Kim as Zaccaria, and Emily Misch as Fenena, joined by a professional chorus and orchestra. Dr. Jason Tramm conducts. “World-class professional {…}

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Cast Change: Marta Torbidoni Joins Teatro alla Scala’s ‘Nabucco’

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Marta Torbidoni will sing the role of Abigaille in the Teatro alla Scala’s new production of “Nabucco.” The soprano will replace the originally announced Russian soprano Inara Kozlavskaya for the June 4, 6, and 9, 2026 performances. Torbidoni has performed at the Teatro alla Scala in productions of “Norma” and has also appeared at such theatres and concert halls as {…}

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Arena di Verona 2026 Review: Nabucco

Q & A: Sebastiano Rolli on ‘Nabucco,’ the Arena di Verona & the Italian Repertoire

Macerata Opera Festival 2026 Review: Nabucco

Q & A: Elena Moșuc on her Role Debut as Abigaille in ‘Nabucco,’ Sicily & Her Move to Dramatic Repertoire

Elena Moșuc to Debut Abigaille in ‘Nabucco’ in Sicily

Marta Torbidoni Makes Unexpected Jump In at Teatro alla Scala’s ‘Nabucco’

‘Nabucco’ to Headline Staatsoper Unter den Linden’s ‘Staatsoper für alle’ at Bebelplatz

New Rochelle Opera to Present Verdi’s ‘Nabucco’ in Concert

Cast Change: Marta Torbidoni Joins Teatro alla Scala’s ‘Nabucco’