
Greek National Opera Announces Another Cast Change for ‘Turandot’
By Francisco SalazarThe Greek National Opera has announced a cast change for its production of “Turandot.”
The company said, “Due to Brian Jagde’s illness, Riccardo Massi will perform the role of Calaf on June 3, 6, and 8, while Francesco Pio Galasso will take over on June 5.”
The news comes after Jagde canceled the June 1 performance due to diverticulitis. Jagde took to social media and said, “It’s a painful & difficult to manage condition that unfortunately runs in my family. I was still rehearsing and performing, taking lessons and coachings, while managing my symptoms & flare-ups with a specific diet, guided exercise, hydration, and rest. However, on arrival in Athens I began to experience pain. I sang the pre-dress, and in the next days my health declined. I’m now on an antibiotic drip and the doctors are optimistic that this current issue will resolve itself.”
This is the latest in a series of cast changes for this production and Jagde. The tenor was originally scheduled to take on “The Queen of Spades” at the Metropolitan Opera in late May, but withdrew due to scheduling conflicts. Eventually, after another cast change, Arsen Soghomonyan, who was scheduled to sing Calaf at the Greek National Opera, was called over to take on the Tchaikovsky opera and make his Met debut. The open slot allowed Jagde to get the opportunity at his Greek National Opera debut.
“Turandot” stars Lise Lindstrom, Catherine Foster, Tassos Apostolou, Cellia Costea, and Maria Kosovitsa.
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