Jonas Kaufmann to Perform in Arena di Verona’s ‘Aida’ Production

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Jonas Kaufmann is set to sing Radamés in Arena di Verona’s controversial “Aida” production. The company said, “On an apparently ordinary day, here we are with some exciting news: Jonas Kaufmann will play Radamès at the Arena di Verona on August 28, 2022! After the success of the 2021’s gala (which ended with seven encores: does any of you remember?) {…}

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Peter Gelb Weighs in on Yusif Eyvazov’s Social Media Comments

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Metropolitan Opera General Manager Peter Gelb has spoken out against Yusif Eyvazov’s comments on social media regarding Angel Blue’s cancelation at the Arena di Verona. Following backlash toward the use of Blackface in a production of “Aida,” Eyvazov took to social media to defend his wife Anna Netrebko and said Blue’s decision was “disgusting” and questioned why she had not {…}

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Arena di Verona Releases Statement Regarding Angel Blue’s Cancelation

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The Arena di Verona has released a statement regarding Angel Blue’s decision to cancel her performances of “La Traviata” due to the blackface controversy. The company said, “Fondazione Arena di Verona’s principal aim has always been to create peace through the spread and development of music and art. Culture creates bridges.” The company added, “the current production of ‘Aida’ was {…}

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(Exclusive) Arena di Verona Responds to Blackface Controversy in ‘Aida’

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Following controversy over the use of Blackface at the Arena di Verona, OperaWire reached out to Arena di Verona for comment on the situation and why it continued to use the maligned practice. In response, a spokesperson for the company told OperaWire, “The point is that as long as we do a historical Aida in the Arena, it is very {…}

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Opera Stars Speak Out on Blackface in Arena di Verona’s ‘Aida’

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(Disclosure: Out of respect for the sensitivity of our audience we will only link to images of blackface instead of showing them here) Following a performance of “Aida” at the Arena di Verona on July 8, several opera singers are calling out Anna Netrebko for the use of blackface. Jamie Barton took to Twitter and said, “It’s been a long {…}

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Stuttgart’s Ministry of Finance Denies Anna Netrebko Access to Schlossplatz Stuttgart

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The Ministry of Finance in Stuttgart, Danyal Bayaz is denying Anna Netrebko access to perform at the Schlossplatz Stuttgart on Sept. 3 because she has not distanced herself enough from Putin. The Minister said in a German newspaper that the venue is owned by the state of Baden-Württemberg and as such, it would not tolerate the soprano performing there while the {…}

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Sebastian Catana Returns to the Arena di Verona

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Baritone Sebastian Catana is set to return to the Arena di Verona for productions of Verdi’s “Nabucco” and “Aida.” The baritone will sing the role of “Nabucco” on July 1 under Daniel Oren. He will be joined by Ewa Plonka as Abigaille in her Arena debut, Abramo Rosalen as Zaccaria, Francesca Di Sauro as Fenena and Samuele Simoncini as Ismaele. {…}

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Leah Crocetto, Levy Sekgapane, Gaston Rivero & Selene Zanetti Lead Fondazione Petruzzelli’s 2023 Season

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The Fondazione Petruzzelli has announced its 2023 season featuring eight productions. The season will open with Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” with Cecilia Molinari, Amira Elmadfa, Levy Sekgapane, Cesar Cortes, Markus Werba, Gurgen Baveyan, Gianluca Buratto, Nicolò Donini, Marco Filippo Romano, and Stefano Marchisio. Stefano Montanari conducts Davide Livermore’s production. Performance Dates: Jan. 22-29, 2023 Ian Storey, Elena Gabouri, Jane {…}

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Elina Garanča, Brian Jagde, Lisette Oropesa, Luca Salsi & J’Nai Bridges Lead Arena di Verona’s 2022 Season

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The Arena di Verona has announced the casting for its 2022 season. The season will open with Bizet’s “Carmen” starring Elina Garanča, Clémentine Margaine, J’Nai Bridges, and Yulia Matochkina in the title role. The cast will also include Karen Gardeazabal, Gilda Fiume, Maria Teresa Leva, Lavinia Bini, Brian Jagde, Vittorio Grigòlo, Roberto Alagna, Luca Micheletti, Gëzim Myshketa, and Claudio Sgura. Performance Dates: June 17-August 27, 2022 Liudmyla Monastyrska, {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann to Perform in Arena di Verona’s ‘Aida’ Production

Peter Gelb Weighs in on Yusif Eyvazov’s Social Media Comments

Arena di Verona Releases Statement Regarding Angel Blue’s Cancelation

(Exclusive) Arena di Verona Responds to Blackface Controversy in ‘Aida’

Opera Stars Speak Out on Blackface in Arena di Verona’s ‘Aida’

Stuttgart’s Ministry of Finance Denies Anna Netrebko Access to Schlossplatz Stuttgart

Sebastian Catana Returns to the Arena di Verona

Leah Crocetto, Levy Sekgapane, Gaston Rivero & Selene Zanetti Lead Fondazione Petruzzelli’s 2023 Season

Elina Garanča, Brian Jagde, Lisette Oropesa, Luca Salsi & J’Nai Bridges Lead Arena di Verona’s 2022 Season