Metropolitan Opera & Royal Ballet & Opera Announce Partnership for Cinemas

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The Royal Ballet and Opera and The Metropolitan Opera are joining forces for their cinema seasons. The collaboration will increase each company’s reach to hundreds more cinemas in new markets. RBO’s cinema partner, Trafalgar Releasing, will broadcast The Met’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” to a larger number of screens in the UK. Fathom, the Met Opera’s cinema partner in the {…}

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5 Key Points to Enjoy the “Prima della Scala”

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(Credit: Brescia – Amisano © Teatro alla Scala) The “Prima della Scala” is more than just an opera performance; it’s a quintessential Italian event that intertwines art, history, and tradition, captivating global audiences every December 7th. This year, Teatro alla Scala inaugurates its 2024/2025 season with Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino.” Here are five essential insights to help you fully {…}

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Angel Blue, Piotr Beczała, Brian Jagde, & Elīna Garanča Lead Metropolitan Opera’s New ‘Aida’ Production

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(Credit: Paola Kudacki / Met Opera) The Metropolitan Opera is set to present a new production of Verdi’s “Aida.” The new production will open on Dec. 31, 2024, and will be directed by Michael Mayer, who has already been in charge of the Met’s productions of “Grounded,” “Rigoletto,” “La Traviata,” and “Marnie.” This will be the first new production of {…}

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Teatro alla Scala Opens 2024-25 Season with Star-Studded ‘La Forza del Destino’

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The Teatro alla Scala is set to open its 2024-25 season with Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino,” a work that has rarely appeared on the Milan stage. The work was last presented in 1999 with Riccardo Muti conducting and in 2001 with Valery Gergiev conducting the Mariinsky Theatre. The only time the opera opened the Teatro alla Scala was in {…}

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Roman Burdenko Replaces Eric Owens in Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Aida’

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Roman Burdenko will make his Metropolitan Opera debut in Verdi’s “Aida.” The baritone will sing the role of Amonasro on March 18, 22, 26, and 26, replacing the originally scheduled Eric Owens. Burdenko has performed the role around the world including at the Arena di Verona and the Mariinsky Theatre. He has performed at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Deutsche {…}

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Teatro Alla Scala Announces Cast Change for ‘La Forza del Destino’

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(Credit: Karen Almond) The Teatro alla Scala has announced a cast change for its production of “La Forza del Destino.” The company announced that Brian Jagde will sing the role of Don Alvaro replacing Jonas Kaufmann who was originally scheduled. Kaufmann said, “I have had the privilege of taking part several times in my career in this outstanding moment of {…}

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How to Watch Teatro alla Scala’s Opening Night ‘La Forza del Destino’ Starring Anna Netrebko & Brian Jagde

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The Teatro alla Scala is set to broadcast Verdi’s La Forza del Destino” on Dec. 7, 2024, continuing its tradition of showcasing opening night on Rai1 and Radio3. The performance will also broadcast on ARTE in France and the French-speaking countries in Europe and out of Europe; in Germany and German-speaking countries, ČESKÁ TELEVIZE in The Czech Republic, RSI in Switzerland, {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Aigul Akhmetshina, Angel Blue, Jonas Kaufmann, Amartuvshin Enkhbat, Piotr Beczała, Luca Salsi, & Aleksandra Kurzak Lead Arena di Verona’s 2025 Season

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The Arena di Verona has announced its 2025 season. Verdi’s “Nabucco” will get a new production. Stefano Poda will direct the new production. Amartuvshin Enkhbat, Youngjun Park, Luca Salsi, and Igor Golovatenko lead the cast that includes Anna Pirozzi, Maria José Siri, Anna Netrebko, and Olga Maslova as Abigaille, Francesco Meli and Galeano Salas as Ismaele. The cast is rounded out by Roberto {…}

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Star-Studded Casts Open Four Italian Theater’s 2024-25 Seasons

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(Credit: Teatro Real, Royal Opera House/Bill Cooper/Salzburg Festival) With the year coming to an end, four major Italian opera houses are set to open their 2024-25 seasons. As customary the Italian opera calendar opens in late November or early December. So here is a look at what to expect from these four famed theaters. Teatro La Fenice The Venice Theater {…}

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Metropolitan Opera & Royal Ballet & Opera Announce Partnership for Cinemas

5 Key Points to Enjoy the “Prima della Scala”

Angel Blue, Piotr Beczała, Brian Jagde, & Elīna Garanča Lead Metropolitan Opera’s New ‘Aida’ Production

Teatro alla Scala Opens 2024-25 Season with Star-Studded ‘La Forza del Destino’

Roman Burdenko Replaces Eric Owens in Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Aida’

Teatro Alla Scala Announces Cast Change for ‘La Forza del Destino’

How to Watch Teatro alla Scala’s Opening Night ‘La Forza del Destino’ Starring Anna Netrebko & Brian Jagde

Anna Netrebko, Aigul Akhmetshina, Angel Blue, Jonas Kaufmann, Amartuvshin Enkhbat, Piotr Beczała, Luca Salsi, & Aleksandra Kurzak Lead Arena di Verona’s 2025 Season

Star-Studded Casts Open Four Italian Theater’s 2024-25 Seasons