Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Marina Rebeka, Juan Diego Flórez, Asmik Grigorian Headline OperaWire’s 10 Operas to See During Fall 2024

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With 2024-25 just a month away, OperaWire is breaking down 10 opera productions that are must-sees for all opera lovers from around the world for the fall season. Aindamar – Metropolitan Opera (Oct. 15 – Nov. 9, 2024) For the second year in a row (and the first time in its history that this happens), the Metropolitan Opera will present {…}

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Opernhaus Zürich 2023-24 Review: I vespri siciliani

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(Photo: ) Giuseppe Verdi’s “I vespri siciliani” recounts the story of a historical revolution: the uprising of the Sicilian people against their French rulers in 1282, leading to the liberation of the island from their occupation. The political narrative is intertwined with the personal lives of the main characters. Duchess Elena, whose brother was killed by the French, seeks vengeance {…}

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Arena di Verona to Present ‘La Grande Opera Italiana Patrimonio dell’Umanità’

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The Arena di Verona is set to present a concert “La Grande Opera Italiana Patrimonio dell’Umanità” on June 7. The Ministry of Culture and Fondazione Arena di Verona will present the concert, in collaboration with Rai Cultura. It will celebrate the recognition of opera as a vital contribution to cultural heritage. Riccardo Muti will conduct 154 orchestra musicians and over {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Ludovic Tézier, Rosa Feola, Juan Diego Flórez, Camilla Nylund & Marina Rebeka Lead Teatro alla Scala’s 2024-25 Season

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The Teatro alla Scala has announced its 2024-25 Season. Opera The season opens with Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino” starring Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Ludovic Tézier, Vasilisa Berzhanskaya, Alexander Vinogradov, and Marco Filippo Romano. Riccardo Chailly conducts the new production by Leo Muscato. The opera will also star Elena Stikhina, Amartuvshin Enkhbat, Luciano Ganci, and Simon Lim in the second {…}

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Teatro alla Scala Announces Another Cast Change for Verdi Requiem

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The Teatro alla Scala has announced a new cast change for its Verdi Requiem. The company noted that Francesco Meli will sing the tenor part replacing Freddie De Tommaso who was originally scheduled. Meli is well known for Verdi and has sung the requiem on numerous occasions. He is currently performing “Il Corsaro” at the Teatro Carlo Felice and is {…}

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Teatro alla Scala Announces Cast Change for Verdi Requiem

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The Teatro alla Scala has announced a cast change for Verdi’s Requiem on May 23, 2024. The company said that Daniela Barcellona will replace Aigul Akhmetshina, who is ill. In a statement via social media, Akhmeshina said, I’m sad to announce that I won’t be able to perform in Verdi’s Messa da Requiem in Milan due to health issues. It {…}

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Marina Rebeka & Freddie De Tommaso to Perform Verdi’s Requiem

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The Teatro alla Scala is set to present Verdi’s Requiem on May 23, 2024 with an all-star cast. The concert will be performed at the Basilica di San Marco, Milan on the historical occasion of the 150th anniversary of the first performance. The famed work will star Marina Rebeka in her return to the stage alongside Freddie De Tommaso, Aigul Akhmetshina, {…}

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Saioa Hernández, Levy Sekgapane, Piotr Beczała & Ariel Hernández Lead Orquesta y Coro Nacionales de España’s 2024-25 Season

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The Orquesta y Coro Nacionales de España has announced its 2024-25 season. Here are the vocal performances. Ciclo Sinfónico David Afkham conducts Beethoven’s “Fidelio” with soloists Eleanor Lyons, Maximilian Schmitt, Peter Rose, Werner Van Mechelen, Elena Sancho, Roger Padullés, Matthias Winckhler, and Joaquín Notario. Performance Dates: Sept. 20 & 22, 2024 Pablo González conducts a program of music by Prokofiev, {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Maria José Siri, Pretty Yende, Vittorio Grigòlo & Aigul Akhmetshina Lead Arena di Verona’s 2024 Season

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The Arena di Verona has announced its 2024 season which will be dedicated to Puccini. The season will open with Puccini’s “Turandot” in Franco Zeffirelli’s production. Ekaterina Semenchuk, Yeajin Jeon, Anna Pirozzi, and Olga Maslova sing the title role alongside Piero Giuliacci, Yusif Eyvazov, Angelo Villari, Gregory Kunde, Riccardo Fassi, Mariangela Sicilia, Maria Agresta, and Daria Rybak. Michele Spotti conducts. Performance Dates: June 8-29, 2024 Verdi’s “Aida“ will be {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Marina Rebeka, Juan Diego Flórez, Asmik Grigorian Headline OperaWire’s 10 Operas to See During Fall 2024

Opernhaus Zürich 2023-24 Review: I vespri siciliani

Arena di Verona to Present ‘La Grande Opera Italiana Patrimonio dell’Umanità’

Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Ludovic Tézier, Rosa Feola, Juan Diego Flórez, Camilla Nylund & Marina Rebeka Lead Teatro alla Scala’s 2024-25 Season

Teatro alla Scala Announces Another Cast Change for Verdi Requiem

Teatro alla Scala Announces Cast Change for Verdi Requiem

Marina Rebeka & Freddie De Tommaso to Perform Verdi’s Requiem

Saioa Hernández, Levy Sekgapane, Piotr Beczała & Ariel Hernández Lead Orquesta y Coro Nacionales de España’s 2024-25 Season

Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Maria José Siri, Pretty Yende, Vittorio Grigòlo & Aigul Akhmetshina Lead Arena di Verona’s 2024 Season