Brian Jagde is set to return to “La Forza del Destino” at the Teatro alla Scala on Dec. 19.

After missing performances on Dec. 13 and 16 due to the birth of his first son, the tenor said, “Unfortunately I will not be back in Milano yet for tonight’s performance of ‘Forza’ at the Teatro alla Scala, but I will return for our show on the 19th & can’t wait to reunite with my colleagues then. In bocca al lupo tutti!”

He added, “Welcome to the world Baby Jagde, you are loved beyond measure! Thank you all for your messages and well wishes over the last few days. It’s been a whirlwind, and he will be leaving the hospital today per their standard protocol. We are not only grateful to finally have him with us, but also for the loving and supportive community who helped us bring this big (and little!) dream to life.”

Jagde opened the production on Dec. 7 and performed on the 10th. Luciano Ganci however, took over the following two performances.

“La Forza Destino” is also starring Anna Netrebko,Vasilisa Berzhanskaya, Alexander Vinogradov, Marco Filippo Romano, and Ludovic Tézier. Riccardo Chailly conducts the new production by Leo Muscato.