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Opera Italiana is in the Air 2021 Review: Rebirth

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On June 28, Opera Italiana presented its annual concert at the Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park. This year was particularly special given it was the first live performance for the organization in over a year following the pandemic. As such, the concert was appropriately named “Rebirth” and paid homage to Enrico Caruso, who is celebrating his centennial this year. Additionally, this {…}

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Opera Italiana is in the Air to Reopen Naumburg Bandshell with Outdoor Concert

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On June 28, 2021, Opera Italiana is in the Air will present a free, outdoor concert which will mark the official reopening of the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park. Led by conductor Alvise Casellati, the program will include arias from Italian works, and will be performed by musicians from The Metropolitan Opera, the New York Philharmonic, and students from Juilliard {…}

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Teatro Carlo Felice Announces May Schedule

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The Teatro Carlo Felice in Genoa has announced a slate of concerts in May. The month will feature four symphonic concerts with conductors Nicola Luisotti, Alexander Lonquich, Donato Renzetti, and Fabio Luisi. It will also mark the return of opera to the historic theater. Donizett’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” will be performed by members of the Accademia del Teatro Carlo Felice under {…}

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Ruth Iniesta & Omar Montanari Headline Livestream of ‘Die Lustige Witwe’ From Teatro Verdi

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(Credits: Opera Australia official website / Opera Online) The Teatro Verdi di Padova has announced that it will livestream Franz Léhar’s “Die Lustige Witwe.” The showcase will star Omar Montanari in the role of Baron Mirko Zeta, Ruth Iniesta as Valencienne, Alessandro Safina as Count Danilo Danilovitsch, and Anastasia Bartoli as Hanna Glawari. The cast also includes Matteo Roma, William {…}

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Barbara Frittoli, Leo Nucci & Maria Josè Siri Highlight Teatro Carlo Felice’s 2019-20 Season

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The Teatro Carlo Felice has announced its 2019-20 season featuring a number of great stars and new productions. Giuseppe Talamo stars in the title role of Enjott Schneider’s “Marco Polo” with a cast that includes Xiaotong Cao,  Yunpeng Wang, Ying Liu, Haojiang Tian, Kejia Xiong, Enrico Rinaldo, Davide Bartolucci, and Xu Shuai. Muhai Tang conducts Kasper Holten’s production. Performance Dates: Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2019 Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” returns with {…}

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Carmela Remigio, Roberta Mantegna & Luca Salsi Headline Teatro La Fenice’s 2019-20 Season

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The Teatro La Fenice has announced its 2019-20 season featuring a number of productions and concerts. Opera  Alex Esposito, Piero Pretti, Julian Kim, and Maria Agresta star in Verdi’s “Don Carlo.” Myung-Whun Chung conducts a production by Robert Carsen. Performance Dates: Nov. 24-Dec. 7, 2019 Enrico Calesso conducts a new production of Carlo Collodi’s “Pinocchio.” Gianmaria Aliverta directs the production in a new version with Silvia Frigato {…}

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Maria Mudryak, Antonio Poli To Headline Opera Italiana Is In the Air Concert In NYC

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(Credit: Maria Mudryak’s Official Instagram) Opera Italiana is in the Air has announced that it will be returning to Naumburg Bandshell in Central Pak on July 1, 2019. The free outdoor concert will feature the music of Rossini, Verdi, and Puccini with such artists as tenor Antonio Poli and soprano Maria Mudryak. Moreover, 11-year-old composer and singer Paloma Dineli Chesky {…}

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Oksana Dyka, Carmela Remigio & Alessio Arduini To Feature In Teatro La Fenice’s 2018-19 Season

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The Teatro la Fence has announced its 2018-19 season and will present a number of repertoire staples and rare gems. The season will also include a divide itself between the Teatro Malibran and Teatro La Fenice. Here is a look at the productions and concerts that will be held during the season. Productions Verdi’s “Macbeth” opens the season in a {…}

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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (5/4-6): Rossini, Thomas Ades & Boito On Display

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This weekend is filled with a number of rarities and modern masterpieces all around the world. We look at what we think audiences can discover for the first time and rising stars performing these roles. La Donna del Lago, Opera Royal de Wallonie, Liege, Belgium  Salome Jicia takes on the title role in Rossini’s rarely performed drama with Marianna Pizzolato {…}