Ángel Ódena Replaces Carlos Álvarez in Teatro de la Zarzuela’s ‘Entre Sevilla y Triana’

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(Credit: Ángel Ódena official website) The Teatro de la Zarzuela has announced that baritone Carlos Álvarez will not be appearing in the role of Fernando in Pablo Sorozábal, Luis Fernández Sevilla, and Luis Tejedor Pérez’s “Entre Sevilla y Triana” for performances on Jan. 26, 28, 30, and Feb. 2, 4 and 6, 2022. As a result, Ángel Ódena will take {…}

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Christopher Maltman, Markus Brück, Benjamin Bernheim, Saimir Pirgu, Olga Peretyatko & Rinat Shaham Lead ‘Rigoletto’ at Gran Teatre del Liceu

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(Credit: Antoni Bofill) The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced the upcoming performances of Verdi’s “Rigoletto.” The opera will star Benjamin Bernheim, Saimir Pirgu and Josep Bros in the role of Duca di Mantua; Olga Peretyatko and Aigul Khismatullina as Gilda; Grigory Shkarupa and Liang Li in the role of Sparafucile; Rinat Shaham and Nino Surguladze as Maddalena; and Christopher {…}

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Opera Hispánica & Teatro Grattacielo 2021-22 Review: Cuando el Fuego Abrasa

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(Credit; Gustavo Mirabile) Opera Hispánica and Teatro Grattacielo opened their respective 2021-22 seasons on Saturday evening with a unique double bill comprising works by Astor Piazzolla and Manuel de Falla jointly called “Cuando el Fuego Abrasa.” The production, the first collaboration between the two companies, was directed by Malena Dayen and conducted by Jorge Parodi, who led members of the {…}

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Q & A: Carlos Álvarez on ‘Tosca,’ ‘Viva La Mamma,’ the Teatro Real & His Beginnings

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It has been 16 years since Spanish barotine Carlos Álvarez last sang at the Teatro Real de Madrid, a theater where he had success early on. Sixteen years! A long time for any artist, but particularly notable when you considered that Álvarez is a renowned Spaniard who is among the best singers in the world. The baritone has, however, continued {…}

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Teatro Real de Madrid 2020-2021 Review: Norma

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“Norma” has probably been the only Bellini work that has always been present in the operatic repertoire since it premiered at the Teatro alla Scala in 1831. After its failure on opening night it turned out to be a real success following its second performance and quickly went on to be performed throughout Europe and North America. It became the {…}

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Javier Camarena Joins Cast of ‘Rigoletto’ at Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

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The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of “Rigoletto.” The Italian company revealed that Javier Camarena will take over the role of the Duke of Mantua replacing René Barbera. The Mexican tenor joins a cast that includes Enkeleda Kamani as Gilda and Leo Nucci in his legendary portrayal of Rigoletto. Camarena previously performed the role {…}

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A Riverder Le Stelle – A Behind the Scenes Look At the Teatro alla Scala’s Big Night

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It was a night meant to go down in history. As we entered the halls and through the corridors of access to the boxes of the Teatro alla Scala, we could see the protagonists of this particular evening full of pride and, in the case of director Davide Livermore, liveliness and joy. The protagonists and spectators were all there, a {…}

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Q & A: Leo Nucci on COVID-19, His Return to the Stage & the Teatro alla Scala

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Leo Nucci is one of the most famous baritones in the world. During his career, he has performed dozens of roles, but the one for which he is certainly most famous is that of Rigoletto. He has performed his signature role more than 500 times all over the world including Teatro alla Scala, Arena di Verona, Opernhaus Zurich, Teatro Regio {…}

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Teatro dell’Opera di Roma Announces Cast Change for ‘Rigoletto’

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(Credit: Cory Weaver/Metropolitan Opera) The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma has announced a cast change for its upcoming “Rigoletto.” The company announced that Roberto Frontali will take over the title role in Verdi’s masterpiece for Luca Salsi. In a statement, Salsi noted that on July 6 he lost his voice and was told to not sing for seven days. He added {…}

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Ángel Ódena Replaces Carlos Álvarez in Teatro de la Zarzuela’s ‘Entre Sevilla y Triana’

Christopher Maltman, Markus Brück, Benjamin Bernheim, Saimir Pirgu, Olga Peretyatko & Rinat Shaham Lead ‘Rigoletto’ at Gran Teatre del Liceu

Opera Hispánica & Teatro Grattacielo 2021-22 Review: Cuando el Fuego Abrasa

Q & A: Carlos Álvarez on ‘Tosca,’ ‘Viva La Mamma,’ the Teatro Real & His Beginnings

Teatro Real de Madrid 2020-2021 Review: Norma

Javier Camarena Joins Cast of ‘Rigoletto’ at Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

A Riverder Le Stelle – A Behind the Scenes Look At the Teatro alla Scala’s Big Night

Q & A: Leo Nucci on COVID-19, His Return to the Stage & the Teatro alla Scala

Teatro dell’Opera di Roma Announces Cast Change for ‘Rigoletto’