Obituary: Tenor Marco Panuccio Dies at 48

https://operawire.com/obituary-tenor-marco-panuccio-dies-at-48/

Cincinnati-based tenor Marco Panuccio has passed away at 48 after a short illness. Widely admired by his colleagues, Panuccio was an EMMY nominated singer who performed more than 25 major roles that showcased a diverse repertoire from the baroque to the contemporary as well as the Romantic Era. Highlights included Rodolfo in Puccini’s “La Bohème;” Des Grieux in Massenet’s “Manon;” {…}

News

CrossOpera: Otherness: Fear and Discovery to Premiere in Italy, Austria & Serbia

https://operawire.com/crossopera-otherness-fear-and-discovery-to-premiere-in-italy-austria-serbia/

On Dec. 3, “CrossOpera: Otherness: fear and discovery” will make its world premiere. The project is a project winner of EU Creative Europe program cooperation grant 2017 and is a collaboration between three opera theaters from three different countries, Teatro Comunale di Modena in Italy, Landestheater Linz in Austria, and Serbian National Theater from Novi Sad, Serbia. The works will {…}

News, Streaming

Opera Streaming to Present Verdi Requiem Starring María José Siri & Annalisa Stroppa

https://operawire.com/opera-streaming-to-present-verdi-requiem-starring-maria-jose-siri-annalisa-stroppa/

Opera Streaming is set to present a performance of Verdi’s Requiem from the Teatro Municipale di Piacenza on Sunday, May 16, 2021. The showcase will star María José Siri, Annalisa Stroppa, Michele Pertusi, and Antonio Poli. The Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini will be conducted by Plácido Domingo. The performance will be dedicated to victims of the pandemic and preceding audiences will {…}

News, Streaming

Teatro Regio di Parma to Stream ‘Pelléas et Mélisande’

https://operawire.com/teatro-regio-di-parma-to-stream-pelleas-et-melisande/

Debussy’ “Pelléas et Mélisande” returns to the Teatro Regio di Parma on March 28, 2021. The opera will be presented on Rai 5 and on Raiplay and will be directed by Barbe & Doucet. The new production will mark the first time the opera receives a new staging in 54 years at the Italian theater. “Pelléas et Mélisande” is set {…}

News, Streaming

Luca Salsi, Anna Pirozzi, Andrea Carè, Judit Kutasi Star in Opera Streaming’s ‘Don Carlo’ From Modena

https://operawire.com/luca-salsi-anna-pirozzi-andrea-care-judit-kutasi-star-in-opera-streamings-don-carlo-from-modena/

Opera Streaming has announced that it will present a live performance of Verdi’s “Don Carlo” on Feb. 6, 2021. The showcase, which will take place at the Teatro Comunale di Modena, will star Michele Pertusi as Filippo II, Andrea Carè as Don Carlo, Luca Salsi as Rodrigo, Ramaz Chikviladze as The Grand Inquisitor, Anna Pirozzi as Elisabetta, and Judit Kutasi {…}

News

Ainhoa Arteta & Leo Nucci Highlight Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti’s 2019-20 Season

https://operawire.com/ainhoa-arteta-leo-nucci-highlight-teatro-comunale-luciano-pavarottis-2019-20-season/

The Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti has announced its 2019-20 season. Leo Nucci directs a new production of Puccini’s “La Bohème.” Matteo Desole stars as Rodolfo, while Aldo Sisillo conducts. Performance Dates: Oct. 11 & 13, 2019 Ainhoa Arteta stars in the title role of Puccini’s “Tosca” with Matteo Beltrami conducting the masterpiece. Performance Dates: Oct. 25-29, 2019 Verdi’s “Rigoletto” returns the repertoire {…}

News

Wexford Festival Opera Announces New Artistic Director

https://operawire.com/wexford-festival-opera-announces-new-artistic-director/

The Wexford Festival Opera has announced that Rosetta Cucchi will be its next artistic director. She will initiate her six-year tenure after the 2019 festival when current artistic director David Agler steps down. “I am happy and honored to be appointed Artistic Director of the Wexford Festival Opera. I have a great passion for the Festival and the people who {…}

News

Deutsche Oper Berlin Announces Cast Change for ‘La Gioconda’

https://operawire.com/deutsche-oper-berlin-announces-cast-change-for-la-gioconda-3/

The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced a cast change for all performances of Ponchielli’s “La Gioconda.” The company said, “Angelo Villari will sing and play the role of Enzo instead of Joseph Calleja.” Villari has performed at the Arena di Verona, Teatro Filarmonico, Teatro Comunale di Modena, Teatro Bellini di Catania, Teatro Municipale di Piacenza, Teatro Regio di Torino, Festival {…}

News

Eleonora Buratto Postpones Butterfly Gala

https://operawire.com/eleonora-buratto-postpones-butterfly-gala/

Eleonora Buratto has postponed her Butterfly Gala at the Teatro Comunale di Modena. The soprano took to social media and said, “Dear friends, I am very sorry that I have to move the Butterfly Gala to next February 6th, always at Teatro Comunale di Modena. Tickets for the December 22 concert can be used as passes for the new event. {…}

28 search results for…

Obituary: Tenor Marco Panuccio Dies at 48

CrossOpera: Otherness: Fear and Discovery to Premiere in Italy, Austria & Serbia

Opera Streaming to Present Verdi Requiem Starring María José Siri & Annalisa Stroppa

Teatro Regio di Parma to Stream ‘Pelléas et Mélisande’

Luca Salsi, Anna Pirozzi, Andrea Carè, Judit Kutasi Star in Opera Streaming’s ‘Don Carlo’ From Modena

Ainhoa Arteta & Leo Nucci Highlight Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti’s 2019-20 Season

Wexford Festival Opera Announces New Artistic Director

Deutsche Oper Berlin Announces Cast Change for ‘La Gioconda’

Eleonora Buratto Postpones Butterfly Gala