Rolando Villazón, Nadine Sierra & Xabier Anduaga Lead Metropolitan Opera’s New ‘La Sonnambula’

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(Credit: Ludwig Olah / Semperoper Dresden) The Metropolitan Opera is set to present a new production of Bellini’s “La Sonnambula.” The new production is set to open on Oct. 6 and will star soprano Nadine Sierra in the role of Amina alongside Xabier Anduaga as Elvino. They will be joined by Sydney Mancasola as Lisa and bass Alexander Vinogradov as Rodolfo. {…}

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Jorge de León Joins Arena di Verona’s ‘Aida’ Production

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Jorge de León is joining the cast of “Aida” at the Arena di Verona. The company announced that the Spanish tenor will replace Brian Jagde in the role of Radames on July 13 and 16, 2025. De León has performed the role to great acclaim at the Metropolitan Opera, Teatro Real, Wiener Staatsoper, and Teatro alla Scala. He performed the {…}

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Brian Jagde Withdraws from Arena di Verona Performances

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(Credit: Frances Marshall) Brian Jagde has withdrawn from his upcoming performances at the Arena di Verona on July 13 and 16, 2025. The tenor took to social media to update his followers on his diagnosis of diverticulitis and noted that he was getting surgery for the condition. He went on to speak at length about his process leading up to {…}

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How to Listen to Teatro Alla Scala’s ‘La Forza Del Destino’ with Anna Netrebko

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On June 21, numerous public radio stations in the United States are set to broadcast the Teatro alla Scala’s production of “La Forza del Destino.” The opera will be broadcast at 1 p.m. and will feature Riccardo Chailly conducting Verdi’s masterwork. The cast is led by Ana Netrebko, Brian Jagde, Ludovic Tézier, Alexander Vinogradov, Marco Filippo Romano, and Vasilisa Berzhansaya. {…}

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Arena di Verona Announces Cast Change for ‘Aida’

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The Arena di Verona has announced a cast change for its production of Verdi’s “Aida” on June 20, 2025. The company said that Gregoy Kunde will sing the role of Radames, replacing Luciano Ganci, who is ill. Kunde took to social media and said, “Excited to be on my way to Verona today! I’m delighted to be joining my dear {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Sondra Radvanovsky, Ludovic Tézier, Aigul Akhmetshina, Marina Rebeka, Pretty Yende, Anita Rachvelishvili & Elīna Garanča Lead Teatro San Carlo’s 2025-26 Season

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The Teatro San Carlo has announced its 2025-26 season. The season opens with Riccardo Frizza conducting Cherubini’s “Medea” in a production by Mario Martone. Sondra Radvanovsky stars in the title role alongside Francesco Meli, Giorgi Manoshvili, Désirée Giove, and Anita Rachvelishvili. Performance Dates: Dec. 3-16, 2025 Jessica Pratt, Maria Agresta, Désirée Giove, Francesco Demuro, and Mimmo Borrelli star in Ennio {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2024-25 Review: Il Barbiere di Siviglia

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(Credit: Jonathan Tichler / Met Opera) For the second time this season, the Metropolitan Opera is reviving “Il Barbiere di Siviglia.” Unlike the first cast, which was showcasing several established Met Opera veterans, this second cast featured rising stars. In many ways, this second revival exemplified the Met’s future and artists who will most likely become established faces on the {…}

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Aigul Akhmetshina Leads Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Il Barbiere di Siviglia’ in HD

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(Credit: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera) The Metropolitan Opera’s 2024–25 Live in HD season concludes with Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia.” The performance will be held on May 31 and will feature superstar Aigul Akhmetshina as Rosina alongside rising star Jack Swanson as Count Almaviva. They will be joined by Andrey Zhilikhovsky as Figaro, Peter Kálmán as Dr. Bartolo, and Alexander Vinogradov {…}

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Sally Matthews, Olga Peretyatko, Simon Keenlyside, Lea Desandre, Stéphane Degout, Enea Scala, Leah Hawkins, & John Osborn Lead La Monnaie’s 2025-26 Season

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La Monnaie de Mont has announced its 2025-26 season. Opera The season opens with Verdi’s “Falstaff” starring Simon Keenlyside in the title role, Lionel Lhote, Bogdan Volkov, Sally Matthews, Benedetta Torres, and Daniela Barcellona. Alain Altinoglu and Ouri Bronchti alternate and Laurent Pelly directs the new production. Performance Dates: Sept. 21-Oct. 9, 2025 Ricard Soler Mallol and Grey Filastine showcase {…}

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Rolando Villazón, Nadine Sierra & Xabier Anduaga Lead Metropolitan Opera’s New ‘La Sonnambula’

Jorge de León Joins Arena di Verona’s ‘Aida’ Production

Brian Jagde Withdraws from Arena di Verona Performances

How to Listen to Teatro Alla Scala’s ‘La Forza Del Destino’ with Anna Netrebko

Arena di Verona Announces Cast Change for ‘Aida’

Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Sondra Radvanovsky, Ludovic Tézier, Aigul Akhmetshina, Marina Rebeka, Pretty Yende, Anita Rachvelishvili & Elīna Garanča Lead Teatro San Carlo’s 2025-26 Season

Metropolitan Opera 2024-25 Review: Il Barbiere di Siviglia

Aigul Akhmetshina Leads Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Il Barbiere di Siviglia’ in HD

Sally Matthews, Olga Peretyatko, Simon Keenlyside, Lea Desandre, Stéphane Degout, Enea Scala, Leah Hawkins, & John Osborn Lead La Monnaie’s 2025-26 Season