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Teatro alla Scala 2024-25 Review: Rigoletto

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(Credit: Ph. Brescia e Amisano) After the recurrent “Rigoletto” production by Gilbert Deflo, which has been revived more than ten times since its debut in 1994, the Teatro alla Scala commissioned Mario Martone in 2022 to create a new staging of Verdi’s classic. The result was a contemporary and technologically rich interpretation of the opera, and the theater decided to {…}

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Cast Change: Galeano Salas Steps into More ‘Rigoletto’ Performances at Teatro alla Scala

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The Teatro alla Scala has announced a new cast change for its production of “Rigoletto.” The company said, “Due to the persistence of an illness, Dmitry Korchak has to withdraw from the performances of Rigoletto on 10, 13, and 16 October. The role of the Duke of Mantua will be performed by Galeano Salas.” Salas opened the production on Oct. 7, making his La {…}

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Cast Change: Galeano Salas Steps into Teatro Alla Scala’s ‘Rigoletto’ Production

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The Teatro alla Scala has announced a cast change for the opening performance of Verid’s “Rigoletto” on Oct. 7, 2025. The company said, “Due to illness, Dmitry Korchak has to withdraw from the performance of ‘Rigoletto’ on 7 October. The role of the Duke of Mantua will be performed by Galeano Salas.” Salas has performed at the Bayerische Staatsoper, Arena di Verona, Teatro {…}

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Michael Chioldi & Yongzhao Yu Lead Vancouver Opera’s ‘Rigoletto’

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The Vancouver Opera is set to open its 2025-26 season with Verdi’s “Rigoletto.” The opera, which is set to open on Oct. 25, 2025, will be shown three times through Nov. 2, 2025. The production, built in partnership with Pacific Opera Victoria, will push the tragedy’s boundaries while staying true to Verdi’s timeless story of love and revenge. Glynis Leyshon {…}

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San Francisco Opera 2025-26 Review: Rigoletto

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(Photo: Another grand Opening Night at San Francisco Opera Fall 2025 Season, its 103rd. Glamor in sequins and sparkly platform heels, green and mauve brocaded would-be pashas, feathery boas and head-dresses – and this was just the lobby – on the tail of the Annual Opera Ball. Inside, magenta and rose heart-shaped flower-masks adorned the parterre, while colored lights oscillated {…}

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Cast Change: Lisette Oropesa Takes Over Final ‘Rigoletto’ Performance in Verona

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The Arena di Verona has announced a cast change for its Sept. 6 performance of “Rigoletto.” The company said that Lisette Oropesa will take over the role of Gilda replacing Erin Morley. Oropesa also took to social media and said, “Dear friends, I will see you this Saturday, September 6th for a single performance of Gilda at the Arena di {…}

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Cast Change: Erin Morley Withdraws from ‘Rigoletto’ at Arena di Verona

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Erin Morley has canceled her August 30 performance of “Rigoletto.” The soprano took to social media and said , “Dear friends, I am heartbroken to tell you all that I have an unforeseen medical situation that I have to take care of, and which makes it impossible for me to sing Gilda at the Arena di Verona right now. I’m {…}

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Macerata Opera Festival 2025 Review: Rigoletto

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(Photo: MOF Simoncini) The Macerata Opera Festival takes place at the outdoor Sferisterio Arena, constructed between 1823-1829, located next to the Porta Mercato gate and ancient walls of Macerata, Italy. The arena was originally built for the Italian national sport of pallone col bracciale which was popular for almost five centuries dating back to the 15th century. In 1921, the {…}

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Amartuvshin Enkhbat & Adela Zaharia Lead San Francisco Opera’s ‘Rigoletto’

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The San Francisco Opera is set to open its 2025-26 season with Verdi’s “Rigoletto.” The opera will be performed between Sept. 5 and 27 and conducted by Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim. Jose Maria Condemi directs the acclaimed production with Amartuvshin Enkhbat bringing his acclaimed turn of Rigoletto. The baritone will be joined by soprano Adela Zaharia {…}