Marina Rebeka’s Teatro Colon Recital Canceled

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Marina Rebeka’s Teatro Colon de Buenos Aires concert has been canceled. The company said that “For reasons of Force majeure foreign to the Teatro Colob, the performance of the soprano Marina Rebeka scheduled for Monday, August 17th at 8 p.m. with pianist Marcelo Ayub is canceled. Those who have purchased tickets for this performance will receive a personalized email from {…}

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Teatro Colón de Buenos Aires 2026 Review: Pagliacci & Cavalleria Rusticana

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(Credit: Juanjo Bruzza) To launch its 2026 season, the venerable Teatro Colón made a bold programming choice: presenting the quintessential verismo double bill, but with a structural twist. Inverting the traditional performance order, Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci” served as the curtain-raiser, followed by Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana,” effectively kicking off the theater’s seven-title operatic lineup. At first glance, staging these two brief iconic {…}

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Former Director of Teatro Colón Darío Lopérfido Dies at 61

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Former director of the Teatro Colón de Buenos Aires Darío Lopérfido has died at the age of 61. Lopérfido died at the age of 61 on feb. 27, 2026 of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Born on June 5, 1964 in Buenos Aires, Lopérfido gained recognition as a political figure, becoming a the Secretary of Culture and Media in 1999 under Fernando {…}

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Yonghoon Lee, Yaritza Véliz, Annalisa Stroppa, Fabián Veloz & Liudmyla Monastyrska Lead Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires’ 2026 Season

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The Teatro Colón de Buenos Aires has announces its 2026 season. Opera Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci“ and Mascagni’s “Cavalleria rusticana“ will open the season with a cast that includes Yonghoon Lee, Denis Pivnitsky, Alejandro Roy, María Belén Rivarola, Fabián Veloz, Youngjun Park, Diego Bento, Liudmyla Monastyrska, and Mónica Ferracani. Beatrice Venezi conducts the production by Hugo de Ana. Performance Dates: April 14-24, 2026 Oscar Strasnoy’s “Dementia” will make {…}

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Teatro Colón de Buenos Aires Names Alejo Pérez New Music Director

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(Credit: Julia Wesely) The Teatro Colón de Buenos Aires has named Alejo Pérez the new Music Director. The conductor will assume the new position in 2026. The news was announced by the Cultura de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Gabriela Ricardes, and General Director Gerado Grieco. In his new position, Pérez will conduct two productions and three concerts during the {…}

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Carmen Giannattasio Cancels Performances at Teatro Colon Due to Father’s Death

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Carmen Giannattasio has canceled her performances of “Aida” at the Teatro Colon due to a death in her family. The soprano took to social media and said, “With a heart full of sorrow, I have to share the news of my father’s passing. Tonight, I will sing at the premiere of Aida at #TeatroColón, honoring my commitment and his wish, {…}

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Teatro Colón Unveils 2025 Season

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The Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires has unveiled its 2025 season. Opera First up is Verdi’s “Aida” in a production by Roberto Oswald. Stefano Ranzani conducts part of the run. Performance Dates: March 2025 Next up is “Il Trittico” in a production from the Teatro Comunale di Bologna by Beatricce Venezi. Pier Francesco Maestrini conducts. Performance Dates: May 2025 “Billy Budd” gets {…}

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Teatro Colón Names New Opera Studio Director & Principal Guest Conductor

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The Teatro Colon de Buenos Aires has named a new principal guest conductor and director of Opera Studio. The company named Beatrice Venezi as its new Principal Guest Conductor and Verónica Cangemi as the new Director of the Opera Studio. Venzi studied piano and conducting in Milan and has collaborated with many of the great singers in the world including Plácido {…}

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Teatro Colón Announces New Director of Opera

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The Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires has named Chile’s Andrés Rodríguez as its new Director of Opera. The Ministry of Culture of the city of Buenos Aires announced the news on Sept. 27 and noted that Rodríguez will take the position next year. A noted lawyer and cultural advocate, Rodríguez will be responsible for the opera programming at the famed {…}

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Marina Rebeka’s Teatro Colon Recital Canceled

Teatro Colón de Buenos Aires 2026 Review: Pagliacci & Cavalleria Rusticana

Former Director of Teatro Colón Darío Lopérfido Dies at 61

Yonghoon Lee, Yaritza Véliz, Annalisa Stroppa, Fabián Veloz & Liudmyla Monastyrska Lead Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires’ 2026 Season

Teatro Colón de Buenos Aires Names Alejo Pérez New Music Director

Carmen Giannattasio Cancels Performances at Teatro Colon Due to Father’s Death

Teatro Colón Unveils 2025 Season

Teatro Colón Names New Opera Studio Director & Principal Guest Conductor

Teatro Colón Announces New Director of Opera