Francesco Meli, Tara Erraught & Ludovic Tézier Lead OperaVision’s July Streams

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OperaVision has announced its streams for the month of July. The month opens with a stream of “Maria Stuarda” from the Irish National opera. The production by Tom Creed stars mezzo-soprano Tara Erraught and soprano Anna Devin. Streaming Date: July 8, 2022 The second production that will be streamed is “Like Flesh” by Israeli composer Sivan Eldar from Opéra de {…}

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Cecilia Bartoli, Francesco Meli & María José Siri Lead Maggio Musicale Fiorentino’s 2022-23 Season

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Tha Maggio Musicale Fiorentino has announced its 2022-23 Season. Here is a look: Daniele Gatti conducts a revival of Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” with Ruzil Gatin, Vasilisa Berzhanskaya, Nicola Alaimo, Fabio Capitanucci, Evgeny Stavinskiy, and Carmen Buendí. Performance Dates: Sept. 8-15, 2022 Zubin Mehta conducts Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” with Cesare Lievi directing. Amartushvin Enkhbat, María José Siri, Ekaterina Semenchuck, Fabio Sartori, and Riccardo Fassi directing. Performance Dates: Sept. 29-Oct. {…}

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Francesco Meli Leads Teatro dell’Opera di Roma’s ‘Ernani’

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The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma is set to revive a production of Verdi’s “Ernani” starting on June 11, 2022. The production by Hugo de Ana will be conducted by Marco Armiliato and will showcase Francesco Meli, who reprises the role he debuted in 2013 under Riccardo Muti. In a statement, Meli said, “The world is living through difficult times and {…}

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Francesco Meli Cancels Two Concerts Due to Surgical Procedure

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Francesco Meli has canceled two upcoming performances due to a surgical procedure. The tenor took to social media and said, “I want to let you know that on 13th January I’ll be having a surgical operation here in Genoa, but I’m relaxed and in excellent hands. However, I have reluctantly been forced to cancel the Gala Concert with Plácido Domingo {…}

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Luciano Ganci Replaces Francesco Meli in Wiener Staatsoper’s ‘Tosca’

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(Credit: Lombardo Associates official website) Tenor Luciano Ganci will perform the role of Mario Cavaradossi in Puccini’s “Tosca” at the Wiener Staatsoper for performances on Dec. 27 & 30, 2021. Ganci will replace Francesco Meli, who was originally scheduled to sing the role. Ganci joins a cast that includes Gevorg Hakobyan as Baron Scarpia, Martin Häßler as Angelotti, and Saioa {…}

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Francesco Meli, Melody Moore & Kevin Puts Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences will get a chance to hear a debut album by one of the world’s great tenors, a recording of one of Puccini’s most beloved works, a world premiere recording of a great contemporary opera, and many more. Madama Butterfly Lawrence Foster expands his Puccini discography on PENTATONE with “Madama Butterfly,” together with the Coro & Orquestra Gulbenkian. {…}

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Francesco Meli Announces New Verdi Album

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Warner Classics has announced Francesco Meli’s first solo album “Prima Verdi.” The new album, which is slated to be released on Nov. 19, 2021, will showcase Meli in works by Verdi. Audiences will hear highlights from such operas as “Simon Boccanegra,” “I Lombardi,” “Il Trovatore,” “Otello,” “Aida,” “Macbeth,” “Lusia Miller,” “Un Ballo in Maschera,” “I Due Foscari,” “La Forza del {…}

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Juan Diego Flórez, Joyce DiDonato, Francesco Meli & Corinne Winters Lead Arte.TV’s 2021-22 Season

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Arte.TV has announced its 2021-22 season featuring a variety of productions from around the world. Here is a look. The season from the Opéra Comique de Paris with a production of Beethoven’s “Fidelio.” Raphaël Pichon conducts the new production by Cyril Teste which stars Siobhan Stagg, Michael Spyres, Mari Eriksmoen, and Albert Dohmen. Broadcast Date: Oct. 1, 2021 Catalani’s “Edmea” {…}

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Francesco Meli & Eleonora Buratto Attend Venice Film Festival for ‘The Last Duel’ Premiere

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On Sept. 10, Eleonora Buratto and Francesco Meli represented the opera world on the red carpet of the Venice Film Festival. The two celebrated singers attended the famed Film Festival for the premiere of Ridley Scott’s new movie “The Last Duel.” Cartier hosted the event and presented Scott with the Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award. Meli and Buratto, who {…}

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Francesco Meli, Tara Erraught & Ludovic Tézier Lead OperaVision’s July Streams

Cecilia Bartoli, Francesco Meli & María José Siri Lead Maggio Musicale Fiorentino’s 2022-23 Season

Francesco Meli Leads Teatro dell’Opera di Roma’s ‘Ernani’

Francesco Meli Cancels Two Concerts Due to Surgical Procedure

Luciano Ganci Replaces Francesco Meli in Wiener Staatsoper’s ‘Tosca’

Francesco Meli, Melody Moore & Kevin Puts Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Francesco Meli Announces New Verdi Album

Juan Diego Flórez, Joyce DiDonato, Francesco Meli & Corinne Winters Lead Arte.TV’s 2021-22 Season

Francesco Meli & Eleonora Buratto Attend Venice Film Festival for ‘The Last Duel’ Premiere