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News, Streaming

Luciano Ganci & Joyce El-Khoury Lead Theater an der Wien’s ‘Stiffelio’

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The Theater an der Wien is set to broadcast the opening night of “Stiffelio” on May 13 at 7 p.m. The work will be broadcast on Radio Ö1 and will feature a cast that includes Luciano Ganci, Joyce El-Khoury, Stepanka Pucalkova, Franco Vassallo, Alessio Cacciamani, Luigi Morassi, and James Kryshak. Jeremie Rhorer conducts. The opera is being presented in a {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Teatro Municipale di Piacenza 2025-2026 Review: Stiffelio

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(Photo : ©Gianni Cravedi) When “Stiffelio” premiered in 1850, Giuseppe Verdi was going through a period of transition: he had left behind his so-called “galley years” yet had not fully reached artistic maturity. It is precisely in this phase that “Stiffelio” emerged, revealing itself as a bold experiment: deeply modern in its approach to human conflict and, at the same {…}

News

Luciano Ganci & Stefano Secco Lead Teatro Filarmonico’s ‘Stiffelio’

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The Teatro Filarmonico is set to present Verdi’s rarely performed work “Stiffelio.” The Verona production will star Luciano Ganci and Stefano Secco sharing the title role alongside Caterina Marchesini and Daniela Schillaci as Lina, and Vladimir Stoyanov as Stankar. Leonardo Sini conducts the production by Guy Montavon.  Regarding the rarely performed work, Ganci said, “When I was small, I didn’t want to {…}

Artist of the Week, News

Artist of the Week: Angela Meade Continues Her Exploration In Early Verdi With ‘Stiffelio’

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The Verdi and Bel Canto repertoire has some of the most challenging music for soprano. It requires flexibility in the voice as well as high and low testitura. Coloratura runs are a must and clear diction and attention to the text are paramount. Among contemporary artists, Angela Meade has been championing this repertoire by not only performing the warhorses such {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Alessandra di Giorgio on the Importance of Drawing From Personal Experiences That Give Depth to Her Work

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Alessandra di Giorgio is a critically acclaimed soprano spinto whose rich vocal timbre and dramatic intensity have already earned her a place on some of the world’s most prestigious stages. Her repertoire spans some of the most demanding soprano roles in the operatic canon, including Amelia (“Un Ballo in Maschera”), Giulietta (“Les Contes d’Hoffmann”), Manon (“Manon Lescaut”), Brünnhilde (“Siegfried”), Lady {…}

News, Season Announcement

Teatro Comunale di Modena Anounces 2025-26 Season

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The Teatro Comunale di Modena has announced its 2025-26 season. Puccini’s “La bohème” will be performed at the Modena Belcanto Festival. Performance Dates: Sept. 26 & 28, 2025 Verdi’s “Nabucco” opens the season with Massimo Zanetti conducting and  Federico Grazzini directing. Performance Dates: Oct. 24-26, 2025 Puccini’s “Tosca” will be directed by Luca Orsini and conducted by Stefano Ranzani. Performance {…}

News

Teatro Real Announces Cast Change for ‘I Lombardi alla prima crociata’

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The Teatro Real has announced a cast change for its concert performances of “I Lombardi alla prima crociata.” The company said that Lidia Fridman will sing the role of Giselda, replacing the originally announced Anna Pirozzi. Fridman took to social media and said, “So happy to share this special news with you. This July, I will make my Spanish debut {…}

News, Season Announcement

Maria Agresta, Martin Muehle, Pretty Yende, & Angelo Villari Among Performers at 2025 Klangvokal Music Festival Dortmund

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(Photo credits: Elisa Rinaldi, Simon Pauly, & Gregor Hohenberg) Klangvokal Music Festival Dortmund announces its 2025 lineup. Soprano Maria Agresta and tenor Martin Muehle perform opera classics from Verdi to Puccini in the Italian opera gala. Carlo Montanaro conducts the Neue Philharmonie Westfalen. Performance Date: June 1, 2025 Works by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina and those who inspired his writing {…}