Arena di Verona Announces Full Details for Jonas Kaufmann Gala

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The Arena di Verona has announced the full program for Jonas Kaufmann’s August 3, 2025, gala. The company said that for one night only, Kaufmann will perform music by Wagner and Puccini alongside soprano Marina Rebeka. Maestro Jochen Rieder will take the baton to conduct the Fondazione Arena Orchestra. The program will include overtures, arias, intermezzi, scenes, and duets. The {…}

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Arena di Verona Announces Cast Change for ‘Carmen’

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The Arena di Verona has announced a cast change for its production of Bizet’s “Carmen.” The company said that on July 26, Roberto Alagna will step in as Don José in Carmen. Alagna is well-known for his interpretation of the role, having performed it to great acclaim at the Metropolitan Opera, Paris Opera, and Gran Teatre del Liceu, among others. Alagna {…}

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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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Performers at Arena di Verona Fainting, Seeking Medical Assistance As a Result of Stefano Poda’s ‘Aida’ & ‘Nabucco’ Costumes

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Performers are reportedly struggling with the intense heat during performances at the Arena di Verona. Per a report by Italian publication Gramilano, four members of the chorus were in need of medical assistance during a performance of “Nabucco” on June 28. Meanwhile, a chorus member fainted during “Aida” on June 29 while two others needed medical assistance. “Biker boots, full {…}

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Arena di Verona Announces Cast Changes for ‘Aida’

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The Arena di Verona has announced that Maria Jose Siri will take over Anna Netrebko’s performances in “Aida” on August 10 and 17, 2025. The company also noted that Yusif Eyvazov will replace Brian Jagde on July 13, 2025 in the role of Radames. Siri opened the production on June 20 and is well known for her interpretation of Aida, {…}

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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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Anna Netrebko Withdraws from ‘Aida’ Performances at the Arena di Verona

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Anna Netrebko has withdrawn from her two performances of “Aida” on August 10 and 17 at the Arena di Verona. The soprano said, “I sincerely regret the inconvenience this may cause audience members who had planned to hear me reprise my role in this wonderful Stefano Poda production. I look forward to my three performances in Nabucco next month, which will {…}

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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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Rai3 to Broadcast Arena di Verona’s ‘Nabucco’ with Anna Pirozzi

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On June 21, 2025, Rai3 is set to broadcast “Nabucco” from the Arena di Verona. The performance will be broadcast in celebration of the Giornata Mondiale della Musica and will showcase the new production by Stefano Poda. Anna Pirozzi stars as Abigaille alongside Amartuvshin Enkhbat in the title role. They will be joined by Francesco Meli as Ismaele, Roberto Tagliavini {…}

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Arena di Verona Announces Full Details for Jonas Kaufmann Gala

Arena di Verona Announces Cast Change for ‘Carmen’

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

Performers at Arena di Verona Fainting, Seeking Medical Assistance As a Result of Stefano Poda’s ‘Aida’ & ‘Nabucco’ Costumes

Arena di Verona Announces Cast Changes for ‘Aida’

Brian Jagde Withdraws from Arena di Verona Performances

Anna Netrebko Withdraws from ‘Aida’ Performances at the Arena di Verona

Arena di Verona Announces Cast Change for ‘Aida’

Rai3 to Broadcast Arena di Verona’s ‘Nabucco’ with Anna Pirozzi