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Teatro San Carlo Announces Cast Change for ‘Macbeth’

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The Teatro San Carlo has announced a cast change for its concert performance of Verdi’s “Macbeth.” The company said that due to illness Sondra Radvanovsky will not sing the role of Lady Macbeth on March 9. As a result, Daniela Schillaci will take over the role. Schillaci has performed at the Teatro La Fenice in Venice, the Teatro Massimo Bellini in {…}

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Teatro San Carlo Announces Cast Changes for ‘La Damnation de Faust’ & ‘Anna Bolena’

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The Teatro San Carlo has announced cast changes for its productions of “La Damnation de Faust” and “Anna Bolena.” For its production of Berlioz’s oratorio, the company said that Charles Castronovo will be replaced by John Osborn in the role of Faust while Anita Rachvelishvili will be replaced by Daniela Barcellona in the role of Marguerite. Finally, Edwin Crossley-Mercer will be {…}

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ORF III to Broadcast ‘Aida’ with Anna Netrebko, Elīna Garanča & Jonas Kaufmann

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ORF III is set to present Verdi’s “Aida” from the Wiener Staatsoper. The recording, which will continue the Staatsoper’s close cooperation with ORF III, will be presented on Jan. 29, 2023. The star-studded cast is led by Anna Netrebko in the title role, Elīna Garanča in her highly-anticipated role debut as Amneris, and Jonas Kaufmann as Radamès. The cast will {…}

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Eun Sun Kim to Lead Christian Spuck & Dutch National Opera & Ballet’s ‘Messa da Requiem’

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The Dutch National Opera & Ballet is set to present “Messa da Requiem”  starting on February 9, 2023. The showcase, which runs for a total of 12 performances through Feb. 25, presents a reimagined exploration of Verdi’s famed “Requiem” through the eyes of Christian Spuck, who will direct and choreograph the piece. Per an official press release, “drawing on a {…}

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Francesco Meli & Eleonora Buratto Lead New ‘Don Carlo’ at Maggio Musicale

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On Dec. 27, the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino is set to open a new production of Verdi’s “Don Carlo” in its four-act version. The production by Roberto Andò will be performed five times through Jan. 8 and will be conducted by Daniele Gatti. The cast will include Francesco Meli, Eleonora Buratto, Roman Burdenko, Massimo Cavalletti, Alexander Vinogradov, Ekaterina Semenchuck, and Mikhail {…}

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Eleonora Buratto Joins Maggio Musicale Fiorentino’s ‘Don Carlo’

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The Maggio Musicale has announced that Eleonora Buratto will sing the role of Elisabetta in “Don Carlo.” The company made it official on social media. Buratto will join a cast that includes Mikhail Petrenko, Francesco Meli, Alexander Vinogradov, Ekaterina Semenchuck, and Benedetta Torre. The company noted that Roman Burdenko and Massimo Cavalletti will share the role of Posa. Buratto is {…}

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Opera Queensland Announces 2023 Season

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Opera Queensland has announced its 2023 season. Opera Verdi’s “Macbeth“ is set to be Conducted by Umberto Clerici and directed by Laura Hansford. Jose Carbo, Anna-Louise Cole, and Rosario La Spina star. Performance Dates: March 9 & 11, 2023 Samantha Clarke Anna Dowsley, Jeremy Kleeman, Brenton Spiteri, Leanne Kenneally, and Shaun Brown star in Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” with Zoe {…}

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Leah Crocetto, Raffaelle Pe & Levy Sekgapane Lead Fondazione Teatro Petruzzelli’s 2023 Season

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The Fondazione Teatro Petruzzelli has announced its 2023 season. Here is a look at the operatic and vocal performances. Opera The season opens with Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” with Cecilia Molinari, Amira Elmadfa, Levy Sekgapane, Cesar Cortes, Marcus Werba, Gurgen Baveyan, Gianluca Buratto, Nicolò Donini, Marco Filippo Romano, and Stefano Marchisio. Stefano Montanari conducts teh production by Davide Livermore. Performance Dates: Jan. 22-29, {…}