https://operawire.com/teatro-alla-scala-announces-cast-change-for-fedora/
The Teatro alla Scala has announced a cast change for “Fedora.” The company said that due to illness Sonya Yoncheva will not sing the performance on Oct. 30. As a result, Chiara Isotton will take over the title role. Isotton has performed at the Teatro alla Scala in a production of “Macbeth” and is set to sing the “Le Amore dei {…}
https://operawire.com/teatro-alla-scala-2021-22-review-fedora/
(Credit: Teatro alla Scala / Brescia – Amisano) On Oct. 18, the Teatro alla Scala held the second performance of Giordano’s “Fedora.” The work first premiered in 1898 and has a history with the theater with Maria Callas and Mirella Freni among the most renowned performers of the work. It has also been a vehicle for Franco Corelli, Plácido Domingo, {…}
https://operawire.com/placido-domingo-awarded-medal-of-city-of-palermo/
Plácido Domingo has been awarded the official medal of the city of Palermo. The singer was given the honor by the Mayor of the City Leoluca Orlando on Feb. 15 in anticipation for his Teatro Massimo di Palermo debut. Domingo is set to perform a production of “Simon Boccanegra” from Feb. 19 through 27, 2022. He will be joined by {…}
https://operawire.com/maria-agresta-anna-pirozzi-maria-jose-siri-lead-teatro-massimos-2022-season/
The Teatro Massimo di Palermo has announced its 2022 season featuring opera and concerts. Here is a look at the productions the company will be performing. The season opens with Verdi’s “Les vêpres siciliennes” starring Selene Zanetti, Piero Pretti, Leonardo Caimi, Gezim Mishketa, Luca Tittoto, and Fabrizio Beggi. Omer Meir Wellber conducts the production by Emma Dante. Performance Dates: Jan. 20-26, 2022 {…}
https://operawire.com/q-a-sebastian-catana-on-the-teatro-carlo-felice-pagliacci-verismo/
On Oct. 8, Sebastian Catana made his long-awaited Teatro Carlo Felice debut in “Pagliacci.” The debut saw the Romanian baritone perform the role of Tonio for the second time, following an acclaimed role debut at the Arena di Verona this past summer. The debut also marked the Teatro Carlo Felice’s reopening and “rebirth.” Catana, who has performed throughout Italy, spoke {…}
https://operawire.com/anna-netrebko-jonas-kaufmann-angela-gheorghiu-sondra-radvanovsky-elina-garanca-joyce-didonato-lead-royal-opera-houses-2021-22-season/
(Credits: Dario Acosta / © Gregor Hohenberg / Sony Classical / Angela Gheorghiu official website / Michael Cooper / Kasskara/DG / Chris Singer) The Royal Opera House Covent Garden has announced full details of its exciting 2021-22 season, which will star some of the world’s greatest performers. The Royal Opera House Live Cinema Season and digital program will be announced {…}
https://operawire.com/francesco-meli-named-artistic-director-of-teatro-carlo-felices-academy-program/
(Credit: Victor Santiago) Francesco Meli has been named artistic director and one of the tutors at the Academy of Advanced Professional Training and Placement for Opera Singers by Teatro Carlo Felice in Genoa, Italy. Meli will join Giulio Zappa, Vittorio Terranova, Antonella D’Amico, Roberto De Candia, Elisabeth Norberg-Schulz, Silvia Paoli, Daniele Callegari, and Serena Gamberoni, who are tutors. The Academy {…}
https://operawire.com/diana-damrau-jose-carreras-renata-scotto-annalisa-stroppa-gabriella-reyes-headline-top-10-operas-to-stream-this-week/
The holidays are in full swing and companies around the world are adapting their particular showcases to suit the festive mood. So for those wondering, yes, there will be a Messiah showcase, some Christmas concerts, a “Christmas” opera, and other performances that are sure to make the Yuletide all the more memorable. So without further ado, here are our top {…}
https://operawire.com/jonas-kaufmann-sir-bryn-terfel-eva-marton-leonie-rysanek-headline-top-10-operas-to-stream-this-week/
The holidays are in the air and with them come a number of major opera performances and productions from around the world. Those who want to get into the holiday spirit have a lot of options available this week, while those seeking out some more traditional opera experiences from the comfort of their homes also have a lot to look {…}