Teatro alla Scala 2022-23 Review: Li Zite Ngalera

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(Photo: Brescia & Amisano) One of the more eye-catching works of Teatro La Scala’s current season is Leonardo Vinci’s “Li Zite Ngalera,” which has just finished a run of five performances. Vinci was born between 1690 and 1696 in Italy’s Calabria region but was dead by 1730, possibly poisoned by a jealous husband. Yet during his short life, he was {…}

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Riccardo Frizza, Daniela Barcelona, Juan Jesús Rodríguez Win Big at Tutto Verdi International Awards

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(Credit: E.-Moreno-Esquibel) The Tutto Verdi International Awards has announced its 2023 winners. Taking home the prize for best conductor was Riccardo Frizza. Best Stage Direction went to Emilio Sagi while Daniela Barcelona won for Best Female singer for her work in “Il Trovatore.” Best Male singer went to Juan Jesús Rodríguez. Pier Luigi Pizzi was given an award for {…}

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Bilbao Opera to Present Tutto Verdi Awards

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On April 17, the Teatro Arriaga will showcase the Tutto Verdi International Awards and Gala recital. The ceremony will be presented by Iñaki Gabilondo, one of the most popular journalists in the country, and Udane Goikoetxea, an investigative journalist. The ceremony will award eight categories and will recognize institutions and people who have helped develop Tutto Verdi at the ABAO {…}

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Ruth Iniesta, Sara Blanch & Michele Angelini Lead Rossini in Wildbad

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On July 15, Rossini in Wildbad, Germany is set to open. Here is a look at the program. The season will open with Rossini’s “Armida” starring Ruth Iniesta, Fan Zhou, Michel Angelini, Moisés Marin, Patrick Kabongo, Chuan Wang, and César Arrieta. Performance Dates: July 15-20, 2022 “Ermione” will be conducted by Antonino Fogliani and will be staged by Jochen Schönleber. Serena {…}

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Berkshire Opera Festival Announces 2026 Season

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Berkshire Opera Festival has announced its 2026 season. “Winterreise” will get a performance at Tanglewood’s Studio E in Lenox, Massachusetts. Jarrett Porter and Brian Garman perform. Performance Date: March 7, 2026 Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” will be presented at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. The opera stars Christine Lyons as Lucia, Terrence Chin-Loy as Edgardo, Dean Murphy {…}

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Yasko Sato, Carolyn Sproul, Simone Osbourne, Grisha Martirosyan, Siphokazi Molteno Headline Calgary Opera’s 2025-26 Season

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Calgary Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. Opening the season is “Madama Butterfly” starring Yasko Sato, Matthew White, Nina Yoshida Nelsen, and Phillip Addis. Mo Zhou directs and Jonathan Brandani condudcts. Performance Dates: Nov. 1 – 7, 2025 “Little Red Riding Hood” gets a showcase at Mamdani Opera Centre. Performance Dates: Nov. 28 – Dec. 7, 2025 Then comes “Hansel and Gretel.” {…}

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Virginia Opera Announces 2024-25 Season

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UPDATE: This article has been updated to reflect cast announcements and the change of the original production. Originally, per a season announcement, the company was supposed to present Richard Wagner’s “Twilight of the Gods” in an adaptation by Jonathan Dove and Graham Vick. But now the company is presenting “Don Giovanni” instead. The original piece was published on Feb. 5, {…}

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The Juilliard School Announces 2024-25 Season & First Annual ‘Juilliard Fall Festival’

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The Juilliard School has announced its season for 2024-25, and the inaugural “Juilliard’s Fall Festival.” This article only features vocal performances featured in these programs. “Touching Magic: A Vocal Arts-Sibelius Academy Collaboration” kicks off the Fall Festival. Performance Date: September 13, 2024 Installments of Juilliard’s “Liederabend” take place throughout the season. Performance Dates: October 9, November 13, & December 12, {…}

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Top 10 Operas to See During Winter/Spring 2024

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Happy New Year! With 2024 in full swing, OperaWire is breaking down 10 opera productions that are must-sees for all opera lovers from around the world for the winter and spring season. Ali – La Monnaie – April 21, 2024 La Monnaie continues bringing new operas to the world and this year the company will bring the true story of {…}

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Teatro alla Scala 2022-23 Review: Li Zite Ngalera

Riccardo Frizza, Daniela Barcelona, Juan Jesús Rodríguez Win Big at Tutto Verdi International Awards

Bilbao Opera to Present Tutto Verdi Awards

Ruth Iniesta, Sara Blanch & Michele Angelini Lead Rossini in Wildbad

Berkshire Opera Festival Announces 2026 Season

Yasko Sato, Carolyn Sproul, Simone Osbourne, Grisha Martirosyan, Siphokazi Molteno Headline Calgary Opera’s 2025-26 Season

Virginia Opera Announces 2024-25 Season

The Juilliard School Announces 2024-25 Season & First Annual ‘Juilliard Fall Festival’

Top 10 Operas to See During Winter/Spring 2024