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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 {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Riccardo Frizza Talks about ‘Uniti per Verdi’ & the Cause to Save Verdi’s House

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(Credit: Simone Falcetta) On Nov. 21, Riccardo Frizza will conduct the “Uniti per Verdi” concert which he organized alongside fellow colleague Francesco Meli. The concert, which received support from the Società del Quartetto, is taking place in order to create awareness and save Villa Sant Agata, Verdi’s home, which will be auctioned off by Verdi’s family disputes. The concert will {…}

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Francesco Meli & Riccardo Frizza Headline ‘Uniti per Verdi’ Gala

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On November 21, the Società del Quartetto di Milano and international opera singers will present “Uniti per Verdi,” an event to save Sant Agata, Verdi’s home. The gala, which was organized by Ricardo Frizza and Francesco Meli will also feature Eleonora Buratto, Massimo Cavalletti, Roberto de Candia, Chiara Isotton, Roberta Mantegna, Caterina Piva, Piero Pretti, Annalisa Stroppa, Riccardo Zanellato, and {…}

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Riccardo Frizza to Lead Gran Teatre del Liceu’s ‘Il Trovatore’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu is set to open its 2022-23 season with Verdi’s “Il Trovatore.” Maestro Riccardo Frizza will lead the opera for 10 performances with two different casts and will mark his latest foray into Verdian repertory since the Festival Verdi’s “Simon Boccanegra.” In an official statement, Frizza said, “Taking a look back over this year, it has {…}

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Riccardo Frizza, Xabier Aduaga & Jessica Pratt lead Teatro San Carlo’s ‘Il Barbiere di Siviglia’

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The Teatro San Carlo di Napoli is set to present a revival of Filippo Crivelli’s classic production of Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia.” The production, which premiered in 1998 features set designs by Lele Luzzati and costumes by Santuzza Cali. Riccardo Frizza wll conduct the work and said, “conducting what is perhaps the best-loved opera buffa in the repertoire is {…}

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Riccardo Frizza to Become Chief Conductor of Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra & Chorus

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(Credit: Gianfranco Rota) Riccardo Frizza has been named Chief Conductor of the Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. His tenure will start during the 2022-23 season. “It is a great honor for me to be the new Chief Conductor of the Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Choir,” Frizza said in an official press statement. “I greatly admire these musicians and {…}

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Riccardo Frizza Joins IMG Artists

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(Credit: Gianfranco Rota) Riccardo Frizza has joined IMG Artists for General Management. He will be represented by Artist Manager Federico M. Benigni from the company’s London office and Rome. Frizza is currently the Music director of the Bergamo Donizetti Opera Festival and this season he conducted the 100th Season Opening Gala at Teatro Real in Madrid in “La Cenerentola.” Upcoming productions {…}

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Riccardo Frizza to Lead Authentic Rendition of ‘L’Elisir d’Amore’ at Donizetti Opera Festival

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(Credit: Gianfranco Rota) On Nov. 19, 2021, the Donizetti Opera Festival is set to present a new production of “L’elisir d’amore.” Music Director Riccardo Frizza will lead the production, conducting the Orchestra “Gli Originali,” established three years ago at the festival with the aim of offering Donizetti’s music with a formation and on instruments dating back to his time. The {…}

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Riccardo Frizza Headlines Teatro Real’s ‘La Cenerentola’

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(Credit: ©E. Moreno Esquibel) On Sept. 20, the Teatro Real de Madrid will inaugurate the 2021-22 season with Rossini’s “La Cenerentola.” The opera will be directed by Stefan Herheim and will be conducted by Riccardo Frizza. In statement, Frizza said, “Spain is the country where I live and which has given great meaning to my life as a musician. And {…}