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Valery Gergiev Under Fire at the Teatro alla Scala

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Conductor Valery Gergiev is under fire for his storied support of Putin. Following the Russian leader’s decision to attack and invade Ukraine, many are calling on Gergiev to condemn the leader. In Milan, where the Russian conductor is currently leading “The Queen of Spades,” the Mayor of Milan Beppe Sala ordered the company’s superintendent Dominique Meyer to fire the Russian {…}

Editorials

Editorial: Tensions at Opera Royal de Wallonie-Liège Reveal Questionable Leadership from Stefano Pace

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(Credit: © Jacques Croisier-Opéra Royal de Wallonie) This article was written in collaboration with Editor-in-Chief David Salazar. In February 2021, the Opera Royal de Wallonie-Liège was shattered by the premature death of its General and Artistic Director Stefano Mazzonis di Pralafera. Mazzonis di Pralafera held the position for 14 years, and thus inevitably left a considerable stamp on the opera {…}

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The Opera World & Its Greatest Stars Mourn Legendary Soprano Edita Gruberová

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Following the death of legendary soprano Edita Gruberová, many of opera’s biggest stars have paid homage to one of the greatest divas of operatic history. Coloratura soprano Lisette Oropesa praised the soprano stating, “Dear, sweet voice of an angel!! Your beauty and grace in all you sang was an inspiration and always a testament to your mastery. We love you, {…}

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Tullio Serafin Competition Winners Announced

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The Tullio Serafin Competition has announced its winners. The winners who will perform in a production of Mozart’s “Mitridate” are Nina Solodovnikova, Darija Auguštan, Franko Klisović, Martina Licari, and Gloria Giurgola. Meanwhile, the Critics award in memory of “Lukas Franceschini” was Martina Licari and the Premio Fondazione Renata Tebaldi went to Martina Licari and Darija Auguštan. Finally the Concorso Lirico Internazionale Ottavio Ziino award {…}

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Tullio Serafin Competition Announces Finalists

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On June 14, the Tullio Serafin Competition will come to a close with the finals round. The finalists for this year’s competition include Aliosia de Nardis, Aurora Faggioli, Antonia Fino, Barbera Massero,Frank Klisovic, Claudia Urru, Federica Cassati, Darija Augustan, Nile Senatore, Luigi Morassi, Marilena Ruta, Nicolo Balducci, Nina Solodovnikova, Veronica Marini, Martina Licari, and Gloria Giurgola. The winner will get {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Vincerò Artistic Director Angelo Taddeo on its Inaugural Singing Competition

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Italy, the homeland of opera, is getting its own international vocal competition with the inaugural Vincerò World Singing Competition. The event which commemorates the 100-year anniversary of the great Enrico Caruso’s death in 1921, is a celebration of the artist, his hometown of Naples, and Italy’s opera culture. The competition is sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and organized by {…}

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Teatro alla Scala Extends Riccardo Chailly’s Contract

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The Teatro alla Scala has extended Riccardo Chailly’s contract until 2025. Superintendent Dominique Meyer announced the news that the board approved the extension. Chailly made his debut at the Teatro alla Scala in 1978 and has since been a regular with the company. As Music Director he has conducted six opening night performances a number of new productions. He recently {…}

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Festival Vicenza in Lirica Announces Two Mozart Works

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The Festival Vicenza in Lirica has announced two operas for its 2021 season. The Italian festival will present Mozart’s rarely performed oratorio “Betulia Liberata,” which was composed in 1771. The oratorio will inaugurate the festival on August 28, 2021, and it will be the first time the piece is performed at the Teatro Olimpico. The second work that the festival {…}