Weekend Preview – International (2/24-2/26): Ailyn Perez, Francesco Meli and Leo Nucci Preview Verdi’s “La Traviata” Among Weekend Highlights

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What are you seeing this weekend? Is it Verdi, Wagner, Mozart or more experimental composers like Jake Heggie and Kurt Weill? These are only some of the many composer’s the major theaters of the world will be showing this weekend. Austria The Wiener Staatsoper kicks off the weekend with two performances of “Die Zauberflöte” for kids, which is followed by {…}

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Weekend Preview (International) – 2/17-19: Jose Cura Stars as Wagner’s ‘Tannhauser’ and Anna Netrebko Continues In ‘Il Trovatore’

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It’s the weekend and that means there is a lot to see around the world. For opera goers the houses will offer lots of Puccini, Verdi and Mozart. There will also be Rossini, Berg and Janáček for the most adventurous opera lovers. Check it out! Austria At the Wiener Staatsoper audiences will be able to hear two of the most popular {…}

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How to Listen to Teatro Dell’Opera Di Roma’s New Production of Mozart’s ‘Cosi Fan Tutte’

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On Jan. 18 the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma will open its new production of Mozart’s “Cosi Fan Tutte.” The production by Graham Vick will star Francesca Dotto and Federica Lombardi alternating the role of Fiordiligi and Chiara Amarù and Paola Gardina singing the role of Dorabella. Gugliemo will be performed by Vito Priante and Mattia Olivieri while Ferrando will be sung by Juan Francisco Gatell and Antonio Poli. Meanwhile, {…}

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Matteo Roma, Maria Mudryak, José Maria Lo Monaco, Giacomo Medici Star in Teatro Pergolesi’s 2025 Season

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(Photo credit: Roberto Catani) Teatro Pergolesi announces its 2025 season. This article only features operatic performances. The season opens with Paul-Émile Fourny’s new production of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” Christian Federici, Maria Mudryak, Louise Guenter, Valerio Borgioni, Stefano Marchisio, Gianluca Failla, Eleonora Boaretto, and Luca Dall’Amico make up the cast. They are joined by the Ventidio Basso Choir from Ascoli Piceno. {…}

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The Haydn Foundation 2024 – 25 Review: Il Barbiere Di Siviglia

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(Photo: Luca Del Pia) With its wonderful arias, sparkling ensembles and a score that pops and fizzes underpinned by its easy-to-follow, fast-moving narrative, full of energy and comedy, fronted by Figaro, a character known to many people that have never even set foot in an opera house, “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” still has the pulling power it did over 200 {…}

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Giuliana Gianfaldoni Steps in at Opéra de Lyon’s ‘Il Turco in Italia’

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On Dec. 17, Giuliana Gianfaldoni stepped in for an ill Sara Blanch at the Opéra de Lyon in “Il Turco in Italia.” The Italian soprano sang from the side of the stage while Blanch performed the opera on stage. Gianfaldoni recently performed “Carmina Burana” with the Orchestra dell’Accademia di Santa Cecilia and Marie in “La Fille du Régiment” at Teatro {…}

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Ildar Abdrazakov Out of Teatro alla Scala’s ‘Les Contes d’Hoffmann’

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Update: Ildar Abdrazakov has released a statement regarding his cancelation at La Scala. He said, “Dear friends, With a heavy heart I have to inform about my withdrawal from the production of Offenbach’s “Les contes of Hoffman” at Teatro alla Scala. My schedule is formed a few years in advance, but life makes it’s adjustments and unfortunately I ought to {…}

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Teatro Comunale di Bologna Announces Cast Change for ‘Madama Butterfly’

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The Teatro Comunale di Bologna has announced a cast change for its production of “Madama Butterfly.” The company said that Latonia Moore will replace the originally announced Maria Jose Siri in the title role. Moore also took to her social media and said, “just when I thought my Butterfly days might be over, a surprise fell into my lap. Turns {…}

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Weekend Preview – International (2/24-2/26): Ailyn Perez, Francesco Meli and Leo Nucci Preview Verdi’s “La Traviata” Among Weekend Highlights

Weekend Preview (International) – 2/17-19: Jose Cura Stars as Wagner’s ‘Tannhauser’ and Anna Netrebko Continues In ‘Il Trovatore’

How to Listen to Teatro Dell’Opera Di Roma’s New Production of Mozart’s ‘Cosi Fan Tutte’

Matteo Roma, Maria Mudryak, José Maria Lo Monaco, Giacomo Medici Star in Teatro Pergolesi’s 2025 Season

The Haydn Foundation 2024 – 25 Review: Il Barbiere Di Siviglia

Giuliana Gianfaldoni Steps in at Opéra de Lyon’s ‘Il Turco in Italia’

Ildar Abdrazakov Out of Teatro alla Scala’s ‘Les Contes d’Hoffmann’

Teatro Comunale di Bologna Announces Cast Change for ‘Madama Butterfly’