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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 {…}

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Riccardo Chailly Extends Contract with Lucerne Festival

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Lucerne Festival has announced that Riccardo Chailly will extend his contract as Music Director through 2028. The festival announced that the agreement reached between Chailly and Lucerne Festival, which had previously covered performances through the summer of 2026, now also includes international tour projects and future collaborations with the Lucerne Festival Contemporary Orchestra. Chailly will also continue to lead concerts {…}

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Francesco Meli, Katharina Konradi & Riccardo Chailly Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week audiences will get some Verdi and Monteverdi releases as well as the release of a world premiere album. Verdi Decca releases an album from the Teatro alla Scala which showcases Riccardo Chailly and La Scala as they maintain the gold standard {…}

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Riccardo Chailly Cancels Lucerne Festival Performances Due to Illness

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Riccardo Chailly has canceled his upcoming performances at the Lucerne Festival. The company said that Chailly was taken ill and had to undergo a sudden operation. As a result, Paavo Järvi and Andrés Orozco-Estrada will take over. Järvi will conduct the Festival’s Opening Concert on August 11 as well as the concert on August 12, and Orozco-Estrada will lead the {…}

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Riccardo Chailly, Charles Castronovo & Philippe Jaroussky Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences will get a chance to hear songs by Enrico Caruso, a rare Mascagni opera, Verdi choruses, and Spanish songs, among others things. Here is a look at the new releases of the week. 1915: A Trip to Granada The new album features American mezzo Anna Tonna and American pianist Mac McClure taking a journey undertaken back in April of {…}

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Riccardo Chailly Responds to Ukrainian Consul over Teatro alla Scala’s ‘Boris Godunov’

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Music Director of the Teatro alla Scala Riccardo Chailly has responded to the Ukrainian Consul’s letter asking the Milan theater to cancel “Boris Godunov” as the company’s opening night. Chailly said, “We are all with Ukraine waiting for the conflict to end, but politics and its consequences cannot be coercive for culture.” The conductor responded to the letter that Ukrainian {…}

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Teatro alla Scala Extends Riccardo Chailly’s Contract

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The Teatro alla Scala has extended Riccardo Chailly’s contract until 2025. Superintendent Dominique Meyer announced the news that the board approved the extension. Chailly made his debut at the Teatro alla Scala in 1978 and has since been a regular with the company. As Music Director he has conducted six opening night performances a number of new productions. He recently {…}