Teatro alla Scala 2024-25 Review: L’opera seria

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(Photo credit: Brescia and Amisano) One of the most common phenomena of the 18th century was the pilgrimage of European composers to Italy, seeking to immerse themselves in the “alla italiana” compositional technique and then return to their homelands to apply this revolutionary formula. Such was the case of Florian Leopold Gassmann (1729–1774), who left his native Bohemia to settle {…}

News, Season Announcement

Joyce El-Khoury, Magdalena Kožená, Jakub Józef Orliński, Sabine Devieilhe, Thomas Blondelle, Max Emanuel Cencic, Marina Monzó, & Alasdair Kent Lead Theater an der Wien’s 2025-26 Season

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The Theater an der Wien’s 2025-26 season. Rossini’s “L’occasione fa il ladro” opens the season in a production by Marcos Darbyshire. The cast includes Inna Demenkova, Alberto Robert, Roberto Lorenzi, Petra Radulovic, Ilyà Dovnar, and Lazar Parežanin. Pedro Beriso conducts. Performance Dates: Sept. 23-Oct. 14, 2025 Johann Strauss’ “Die Fledermaus” will star Thomas Blondelle, Hulkar Sabirova, Alina Wunderlin, Leon Košavić, Krešimir Stražanac, David Fischer, Jana {…}

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Pretty Yende, Lawrence Brownlee, Daniela Barcellona & Vasilisa Berzhanskaya Lead Rossini Opera Festival’s 2025 Season

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The Rossini Opera Festival has announced its 2025 season. The 46th edition of the event will take place from August 10 to 22, 2025. Operas The festival will open with a new production of “Zelmira,” conducted by Giacomo Sagripanti. The production will be directed by Spanish director Calixto Bieito, making his debut in Pesaro. Pretty Yende stars in the title {…}

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OperaVision to Present ‘La Forza del Destino’ with Anna Pirozzi & Brian Jagde

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(Credit: © Antoni Bofill) OperaVision is set to present Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino” from the Gran Teatre del Liceu. The broadcast will be held on Nov. 30, 2024 and will feature a production by Jean-Claude Auvray and conducted by maestro Nicola Luisotti. The cast includes Alejandro López, Anna Pirozzi, Artur Rucinski, Brian Jagde, Caterina Piva, John Relyea, and Pietro {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Cast Changes for ‘La Forza del Destino’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced cast changes for its production of “La Forza del Destino” for the performance on Nov. 18, 2024. The company said that Angelo Villari will sing the role of Don Alvaro replacing Brian Jagde, who must rest due to severe back pain as a result of an injury. The company also noted that Amartuvshin {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Lisette Oropesa, Nahuel di Pierro, Saimir Pirgu & Marina Viotti Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. It’s a star-studded lineup of releases with Zarzuela, bel canto, modern works, and experimental albums by leading opera singers. Mis Amores son las Flores Lisette Oropesa releases her latest album dedicated to Zarzuela. In a statement, the soprano said, “I’m so happy to {…}

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Anna Pirozzi Steps into Gran Teatre del Liceu’s ‘La Forza del Destino’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a new cast change for its production of “La Forza del Destino.” The company said that soprano Maria Agresta has withdrawn from her debut in the role of Donna Leonora in “La Forza del Destino’, as she does not yet feel ready to take it on. As a result, soprano Anna Pirozzi will {…}

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New Cast Change in Gran Teatre del Liceu’s ‘La Forza del Destino’

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(Credit: Liceu) The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for its production of “La Forza del Destino.” The company said that Pietro Spagnoli will sing the role of Fra Melitone taking over for Gabriele Viviani, who must exit the production due to medical reasons. Spagnoli has performed the role at the Opera de Las Palmas and at the {…}

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Teatro de la Zarzuela Breaks Ticket Sale Records

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The Teatro de la Zarzuela has broken records in sales and subscriptions for its 2024-25 season. According to Platea Magazine, the company has sold 4,012 subscriptions and over 40,000 tickets with several performances already sold out. According to a press release many of the performances featuring lead casts are almost sold out. Next season, the Teatro de la Zarzuela will {…}

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Teatro alla Scala 2024-25 Review: L’opera seria

Joyce El-Khoury, Magdalena Kožená, Jakub Józef Orliński, Sabine Devieilhe, Thomas Blondelle, Max Emanuel Cencic, Marina Monzó, & Alasdair Kent Lead Theater an der Wien’s 2025-26 Season

Pretty Yende, Lawrence Brownlee, Daniela Barcellona & Vasilisa Berzhanskaya Lead Rossini Opera Festival’s 2025 Season

OperaVision to Present ‘La Forza del Destino’ with Anna Pirozzi & Brian Jagde

Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Cast Changes for ‘La Forza del Destino’

Lisette Oropesa, Nahuel di Pierro, Saimir Pirgu & Marina Viotti Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Anna Pirozzi Steps into Gran Teatre del Liceu’s ‘La Forza del Destino’

New Cast Change in Gran Teatre del Liceu’s ‘La Forza del Destino’

Teatro de la Zarzuela Breaks Ticket Sale Records