Orchestre National de France Announces Italian Conductor Riccardo Muti As Conductor Emeritus

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On June 18, the Orchestre National de France has named Italian conductor Riccardo Muti as its Conductor Emeritus. The new title recognizes Muti’s commitment and decades-long relationship with France’s oldest symphony orchestra. The recognition was also given to the legendary conductor the same day Muti returned to the podium of the Orchestre National de France for a program featuring music {…}

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500 Students Accept Riccardo Muti’s Invitation to Tour with Orchestra Giovanile Luigi Cherubini

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Approximately 500 students have responded to Riccardo Muti’s invitation to take part in the summer tour with the Orchestra Giovanile Luigi Cherubini. The student who are aged between 14 and 33 come from Tuscany, Campania and Apulia. The responses come after the launch of the initiative in recent months. Muti said in a statement, “My invitation goes to Italy at {…}

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Riccardo Muti Awarded Ratzinger Prize

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(Credit: © Todd Rosenberg) Riccardo Muti has received the Ratzinger Prize. The prize, which was established in 2011 and awarded annually with the Pope’s approval by the Joseph Ratzinger — Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation, the Ratzinger Prize recognizes those who have made significant contributions in the fields of Christian-inspired culture and art. Muti was awarded the prize during a Christmas {…}

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Riccardo Muti & Putin Supporter Ildar Abdrazakov Reteam For ‘Simon Boccanegra’ in Japan

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Riccardo Muti will continue his relationship with Putin supporter Ildar Abdrazakov when he conducts “Simon Boccanegra” in September in Japan. The concerts, which will take place on Sept. 13 and 15, 2025 as part of the Spring festival in Tokyo, will feature Abdrazakov alongside George Petean, Iwona Sobotka, and Piero Pretti. The performance marks the latest collaboration between Muti and {…}

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Riccardo Muti Receives Honorary Citizenship of Andria

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(© Todd Rosenberg) Riccardo Muti has received the Honorary Citizenship from the Municipality of Andria. The conductor received the award on Sept. 24, 2024 at a ceremony in the Council Chamber. In a statement, Mayor Giovanna Bruno said, “The granting of honorary citizenship to Maestro Riccardo Muti is a recognition of his great artistic talent and undisputed contribution to the {…}

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Riccardo Muti & Putin Supporter Ildar Abdrazakov Team up For ‘Attila’ in Japan

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Riccardo Muti is set to team up with Putin supporter Ildar Abdradov at the Tokyo Spring Festival (Tokyo Harusai). The two will team up for concert performances of Verdi’s “Attila” on Sept. 14 and 16, 2024. This will mark the second time Muti and Abdrazakov perform together since the bass-endorsed Vladimir Putin for President in Russia and was removed from {…}

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Editorial: Riccardo Muti Claims That Opera is Beyond the Singing

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In December 2023, Unesco announced its decision to include the most Italian of all arts, that explodes with passion and is powered by mastery in music, singing, drama, and design, the Italian Opera, or simply Lirica as it is called in Italy, under its category of Intangible Cultural Heritage. This summer, the Arena di Verona Foundation invited all lovers of {…}

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Riccardo Muti to Conduct Vienna Philharmonic’s 2025 New Year’s Concert

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(Credit: © Todd Rosenberg) The Vienna Philharmonic has announced that Riccardo Muti will conduct the 2025 New Year’s concert. The orchestra noted, “The year 2025 marks the bicentenary of Johann Strauss. To commemorate this important anniversary, the Vienna Philharmonic has once again invited Maestro Riccardo Muti to conduct the orchestra’s annual New Year’s Concert.” Muti began his artistic collaboration {…}

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Ravenna Festival to Present Riccardo Muti & Verdi

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The Ravenna Festival is set to present “a trilogy according to Riccardo Muti.” From Dec. 16 to 22, Muti will lead his Cherubini Orchestra in the semi-staged performances of “Norma” and “Nabucco” and in an all-Verdi gala at the 19th-century Alighieri Theatre. On Dec. 16 and 19, Muti will conduct Bellini’s “Norma” with Klodjan Kaçani, Vittorio De Campo, Monica Conesa, {…}

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Orchestre National de France Announces Italian Conductor Riccardo Muti As Conductor Emeritus

500 Students Accept Riccardo Muti’s Invitation to Tour with Orchestra Giovanile Luigi Cherubini

Riccardo Muti Awarded Ratzinger Prize

Riccardo Muti & Putin Supporter Ildar Abdrazakov Reteam For ‘Simon Boccanegra’ in Japan

Riccardo Muti Receives Honorary Citizenship of Andria

Riccardo Muti & Putin Supporter Ildar Abdrazakov Team up For ‘Attila’ in Japan

Editorial: Riccardo Muti Claims That Opera is Beyond the Singing

Riccardo Muti to Conduct Vienna Philharmonic’s 2025 New Year’s Concert

Ravenna Festival to Present Riccardo Muti & Verdi