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Artist Profile: Fedora Barbieri & One of the Longest Careers in Opera History

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There were a plethora of great Italian mezzo-sopranos dominating the repertoire of Giuseppe Verdi in the mid-1900s. Fedora Barbieri was among those. Born on June 4, 1920 in Trieste, she quickly made her debut in Florence at age 20. She debuted at La Scala at age 22 but marriage derailed her career for two years. She re-emerged in 1945, becoming {…}
On This Day, Special Features

What Do Cecilia Bartoli & Fedora Barbieri Share In Common?

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Fedora Barbieri and Cecilia Bartoli, mezzo-sopranos born on June 4, could not be more diametrically opposed from a vocal standpoint. Unlike the past few articles showcasing two birthday-sharing singers together to see how their careers feature numerous similar roles, this article, which features two Italian mezzos, has none. At all. Bartoli and Barbieri never sang the same roles. They only have {…}
News, Season Announcement

Asmik Grigorian, Kate Lindsey, Jonathan Tetelman, Benjamin Bernheim, Elīna Garanča, Lisette Oropesa & Juan Diego Flórez Lead Salzburg Festival’s 2026 Season

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The Salzburg Festival has announced its 2026 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Franck Ollu conducts Pascal Dusapin and Rita de Letteriis’s “Passion” starring Sarah Aristidou, Georg Nigl, and Schola Heidelberg. Performance Date: July 23, 2026 Asmik Grigorian stars as Bizet’s “Carmen” alongside Jonathan Tetelman, Kristina Mkhitaryan, and Davide Luciano. Teodor Currentzis conducts the production by Gabriela {…}
News

Teatro San Carlo to World Premiere Ennio Morricone’s ‘Partenope’

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Ennio Morricone’s sole opera “Partenope” will receive its world premiere at Teatro San Carlo. The work will be performed on Dec. 12 and 14  and will be conducted by Riccardo Frizza. The new Teatro San Carlo production will be entrusted to the vision of Vanessa Beecroft who will work alongside Daniela Ciancio and Danilo Rubeca. The cast will include Jessica {…}
Reviews, Stage Reviews

Theater Basel 2025-26 Review: El Barberillo de Lavapies

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(Credit: Cingo Hoehn) Finding a performance of a Zarzuela in Spain is rare enough, but in Switzerland? And put on by a German stage director? Definitely in the category of rare occurrences! It so happens that the Zarzuela genre is Christof Loy’s special passion and he is doing all he can to introduce new audiences to this unique Spanish blend {…}
News, Season Announcement

Ángeles Blancas, Mónica Conesa, Ruth Iniesta, Berna Perles & David Oller Lead Teatro de la Zarzuela’s 2025-26 Season

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The Teatro de la Zarzuela has announced its 2025-26 season. Ángeles Blancas, Lana Kos, and Carmen Romeu lead Albéniz’s “Pepita Jiménez” alongside a cast that includes Leonardo Caimi, Antoni Lliteres, Ana Ibarra, Cristina Faus, Rodrigo Esteves, Rubén Amoretti, Pablo López, and Josep Fadó. Guillermo García Calvo conducts the production by Giancarlo Del Monaco. Performance Dates: Oct. 1-19, 2025 Emilio Arrieta’s “El Potosí Submarino” {…}
News, Season Announcement

David Oller, Nicole Chevalier, José Simerilla Romero, Heather Engebretson & Johanna Wallroth Lead Theater Basel’s 2025-26 Season

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Theater Basel has announced its 2025-26 season. Premieres  Kurt Weill’s “Aufstieg und Fall der Stadt Mahagonny” will be directed by Benedikt von Peter. Jasmin Jorias Etezadzadeh, Ronan Caillet, Andrew Murphy, Solenn’ Lavanant Linke, Rolf Romei, Ervin Ahmeti, Elliott Carlton Hines, and Marius Aron star.  Stefan Klingele and Thomas Wise conduct. Performance Dates: August 28-Oct. 26, 2025 David Oller, Carmen Artaza, {…}
DVD and CD Releases, News

Lisette Oropesa, Nahuel di Pierro, Saimir Pirgu & Marina Viotti Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. It’s a star-studded lineup of releases with Zarzuela, bel canto, modern works, and experimental albums by leading opera singers. Mis Amores son las Flores Lisette Oropesa releases her latest album dedicated to Zarzuela. In a statement, the soprano said, “I’m so happy to {…}
News

Rossini Masterpiece & Zarzuela Classics Headline Programming of 2025 Cartagena Music Festival

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The XIX Cartagena Music Festival has unveiled its programming to kick off 2025. The focus will be music from the Iberian Peninsula. Here is a rundown of the vocal performances on offer. “Canciones con Aire Colombiano” will feature mezzo-soprano Paola Leguizamón and pianist Alejandra Roca taking on five songs by Jaime León Ferro as well as a song by Antonio {…}

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