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Roberto Abbado Appointed Next Artistic Director of Korean National Symphony Orchestra

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The Korean National Symphony Orchestra has appointed Roberto Abbado as its next Artistic Director. Abbado will begin his three-year term in Jan. 2026. He will succeed David Reiland, who has held the post since 2020. In 2023, Abbado led the Korean National Symphony Orchestra in Bellini’s “Norma.” Earlier this year he conducted the Orchestra in Verdi’s “Requiem.” Currently Abbado is {…}

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Obituary: Italian Pianist and Composer Marcello Abbado Dies, Aged 93

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(Credit: Image from Scherzo) Italian pianist and composer Marcello Abbado passed away on June 4, 2020. Born in Milan on October 7, 1926, Abbado was raised in a family of famous musicians; his father was violinist Michelangelo Abbado, and his brother Claudio was music director of the Teatro alla Scala and the Vienna State Opera. He studied piano at the {…}

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Top 5 Performances To See This Weekend-International (11/24-26): Roberto Alagna & Barbara Frittoli Close Out Acclaimed Production

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As many companies start to prepare new productions, there are still a number of great choices with some of the world’s greatest singers. Here is a look at what we recommend as the top five to look out for this weekend. “Adriana Lecouvreur” – Opera Monte-Carlo, Monaco  For audiences interested in a new production of Cilea’s masterpiece, the Opera Monte {…}

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Weekend Preview – International (2/3- 2/5): Anna Netrebko And Roberto Alagna Headline A New Production Of ‘Il Trovatore’

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The weekend kicks off with numerous companies performing some of Verdi’s timeless classics. There will also be Mozart, Wagner and some rare gems by Weill and Heggie. Check out what’s playing near you! Austria At the Vienna State Opera Puccini’s “Tosca” kicks off with Sae-Kyung Rim in the title role alongside Aleksandrs Antonenko and Marco Vratogna. On Saturday the company will {…}

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‘Il Trovatore’ To Be Livestreamed On ORF Starring Anna Netrebko And Roberto Alagna

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On Feb.5, the Vienna State Opera will open a new production of Verdi’s “Il Trovatore.” The new production by Daniele Abbado is one of the most anticipated operatic events of the year as it stars Anna Netrebko in the role of Leonora and Roberto Alagna as Manrico. Ludovic Tézier stars as Il Conte di Luna and Lucina D’Intino is Azucena. Marco {…}

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Antonio Poli Headlines Teatro Comunale di Bologna’s ‘Idomeneo’

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(Credit: Michele Monasta) The Teatro Comunale di Bologna is set to open its 2026 season with a production of Mozart’s “Idomeneo.” The opera will open the first season curated by Superintendent Elisabetta Riva and Artistic Director Pierangelo Conte an will open on Jan. 24, 2026 and will run through Feb. 1, 2026. The opening night performance will be live broadcast {…}

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Müpa Budapest Announces Solti International Conducting Competition

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Müpa Budapest, in collaboration with Hungarian public media and international partners, will launch the Solti International Conducting Competition. The event, set for  Oct. 1–10, 2026, will spotlight emerging conducting talents aged 18 to 35, opening up early career exposure on Hungary’s leading stages. “Sir Georg Solti embodied passion and precision, which made him one of the greatest and most charismatic {…}

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Antonio Poli, Adela Zaharia, Saioa Hernandez, Roberta Mantegna & Gregory Kunde Headline Teatro Comunale di Bologna’s 2026 Season

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The Teatro Comunale di Bologna has anounced its 2026 season. Here is a look at the operatic performances. Roberto Abbado conducts Mozart’s “Idomeneo” in a production by Mariano Bauduin. Antonio Poli, Francesca Di Sauro, Mariangela Sicilia, Salome Jicia, and  Leonardo Cortellazzi star.  Performance Dates: Jan. 24-Feb. 1, 2026 Adela Zaharia and Julia Muzychenko star in Verdi’s “La Traviata” with  Liparit {…}