Benedetta Torre Headlines Two Viva Verdi Concerts

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Benedetta Torre is set to open the 2023-24 season performing two special concerts that close the “Viva Verdi” series, which was created in order to build awareness and save the composer’s famed house which is also a museum. Riccardo Muti will conduct the concerts on Sept. 8 at the Teatro Municipale di Piacenza and Sept. 9 at the Teatro Donizetti {…}

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Ludovic Tézier Receives Premio Piero Cappuccilli

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Ludovic Tézier has been awarded the 2023 Premio Piero Cappuccilli. The French baritone was recognized with the prestigious prize at the end of a performance of “La Traviata” at the Arena di Verona on August 26, 2023. In a statement via social media, Tézier said, “More than an immense honor, a real emotion to share this with my dear friends {…}

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Anna Netrebko Set to Open Teatro alla Scala’s 2023-24 Season

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The Teatro alla Scala has anticipated details for its upcoming 2023-24 season. The company confirmed that it will open with a production of Verdi’s “Don Carlo” on Dec. 7, 2023 and will be performed nine times. The company’s superintendent Dominque Meyer also said that Anna Netrebko will sing the role of Elisabetta and Ildar Abdrazakov will star as King Phillip. {…}

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Benjamin Bernheim to Return to Metropolitan Opera During 2023-24 Season

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Benjamin Bernheim is set to perform the role of Roméo in “Roméo et Juliette” at the Metropolitan Opera during the 2023-24 season. In an interview with the New York Times, the tenor noted that he would finally sing the role, which he was set to perform for his Met debut during the 2020-21 season; that set of performances (and the {…}

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Metropolitan Opera to Revive Verdi’s ‘La Traviata’

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Verdi’s La Traviata returns to the Metropolitan Opera with three casts. The opera, performed eight times from Oct. 25 to Nov. 19, 2022, will star Stephen Costello, Lucas Salsi, and Nadine Sierra. Maestro Daniele Callegari conducts the production by Michael Mayer. Then between Jan. 5 and 26, 2023, Ermonela Jaho will sing her acclaimed interpretation alongside Ismael Jordi and Amartuvshin {…}

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Ailyn Pérez, Ana María Martínez, Latonia Moore, Sondra Radvanovsky, Ying Fang Headline Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2021-22 Season

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The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced its 2021-22 season. It all kicks off with a new production of Verdi’s “Macbeth” starring Luca Salsi, Sondra Radvanovsky, Joshua Guerrero and Christian Van Horn. Enrique Mazzola conducts the production by Sir David McVicar. Performance Dates: Sept. 17- Oct. 9, 2021 Enrique Mazzola will conduct “L’Elisir d’Amore” in a production by Daniel Slater. {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Luciano Pavarotti, Angel Blue & Juan Diego Flórez Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream this Week

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Opera’s biggest superstars (past and present) are featuring in this week’s edition. There are some new works, recitals, and some classical masterpieces on offer. And a notable Latin American composer, Daniel Catán, also gets his due. Here are the top 10 operas to stream this week. La Hija de Rappaccini – Chicago Opera Theater (Streaming Now) We did note that {…}

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Elīna Garanča, Michelle Johnson, Saioa Hernandez, Benjamin Bernheim, Marina Rebeka Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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There are a lot of unique experiences to be had via streaming in the opera world this week and we’re excited to share our top 10 choices. A star soprano. Rising opera stars. The future of opera. A new work filmed in a major museum. Lots of Verdi and Mozart. All of these and more are on offer. So let’s {…}

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Benedetta Torre Headlines Two Viva Verdi Concerts

Ludovic Tézier Receives Premio Piero Cappuccilli

Anna Netrebko Set to Open Teatro alla Scala’s 2023-24 Season

Benjamin Bernheim to Return to Metropolitan Opera During 2023-24 Season

Metropolitan Opera to Revive Verdi’s ‘La Traviata’

Ailyn Pérez, Ana María Martínez, Latonia Moore, Sondra Radvanovsky, Ying Fang Headline Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2021-22 Season

Jonas Kaufmann, Luciano Pavarotti, Angel Blue & Juan Diego Flórez Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream this Week

Elīna Garanča, Michelle Johnson, Saioa Hernandez, Benjamin Bernheim, Marina Rebeka Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week