13 search results for…

News

Elisa Verzier, Fabio Capitanucci, Christian Federici, Nina Demenkova Headline Glyndebourne’s Autumn 2024 Season

https://operawire.com/elisa-verzier-fabio-capitanucci-christian-federici-nina-demenkova-headline-glyndebournes-autumn-2024-season/

Glyndebourne has unveiled its Autumn season. “La Traviata” will star Elisa Verzier as Violetta. Joining her are Matteo Desole and Sehoon Moon as Alfredo, and Christian Federici as Giorgio Germont. Adam Hickox conducts a revival of a production by Tom Cairnes. Performance Dates: Oct. 10 – Nov. 2, 2024 Olivia Clarke conducts Mariame Clément’s production of “Il Turco in Italia.” Ian {…}

News

Jessica Pratt, Irina Lungu, Markus Werba, & Gregory Kund Lead Teatro Massimo Bellini’s 2024-25 Season

https://operawire.com/jessica-pratt-irina-lungu-markus-werba-gregory-kund-lead-teatro-massimo-bellinis-2024-25-season/

The Teatro Massimo Bellini di Catania has announced its 2024-25 season. Opera The season opens with Bellini’s “Norma” with Leonardo Sini conducting a production by Hugo De Ana. The cast will include Jessica Pratt and Irina Lungu in the title role alongside Antonio Poli, Elisa Balbo, Aya Wakizono, Carlo Lepore, and Alessio Cacciamani. Performance Dates: Jan. 18-26, 2025 Mozart’s “Don {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Teatro alla Scala 2023-24 Review: Werther

https://operawire.com/teatro-alla-scala-2023-24-review-werther/

(Photo credit: Brescia/Amisano – Teatro alla Scala) The Teatro alla Scala presented a new production of Jules Massenet’s “Werther,” with libretto by Édouard Blau, Paul Milliet and Georges Hartmann, in co-production with Théâtre des Champs-Élysées on June 19th, 2024 to an eager audience ready to experience tenor Benjamin Bernheim in the titular role. The last time “Werther” was presented at {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Teatro alla Scala 2023-24 Review: Don Carlo

https://operawire.com/teatro-alla-scala-2023-24-review-don-carlo/

(Credit: Brescia e Amisano ©Teatro alla Scala) The Teatro alla Scala’s opening night production is always a major event. But this year’s “Don Carlo” had particular high expectations to fulfill. The major reason for this was undoubtedly the A-list cast, headlined by two of the world’s most famous divas Anna Netrebko and Elīna Garanča. But they were also flanked by {…}

News

Deutsche Oper Berlín Announces Several Cast Changes for 2023-24 Season

https://operawire.com/deutsche-oper-berlin-announces-several-cast-changes-for-2023-24-season/

The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced several cast changes for its 2023-24 season. For its production of “Il Barbiere di Siviglia,” Kieran Carrel will take over the role of Almaviva in place of Matthew Newlin on Sept. 6, 9, and 29,2023. Meanwhile, on Dec. 31, Kangyoon Shine Lee will take over the role of Almaviva in place of Matthew Newlin. {…}

News

CortinAteatro to Present ‘Don Giovanni’

https://operawire.com/cortinateatro-to-present-don-giovanni/

CortinAteatro is set to present Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” on August 17, 2023. The company will showcase the Mozart masterpiece at the Alexander Girardi Hall di Cortina d’Ampezzo, Belluno. The Orchestra Regionale Filarmonia will be conducted by Massimo Raccanelli and will star Christian Federici as Don Giovanni, Rocco Cavalluzzi as Leoporello, Elisa Verzier as Donna Anna, Valentina Mastrangelo as Donna Elvira, Gillen {…}

News

Sondra Radvanovsky, Federica Lombardi, Carmen Giannattasio & Asmik Grigorian Lead Deutsche Oper Berlin’s 2023-24 Season

https://operawire.com/sondra-radvanovsky-federica-lombardi-carmen-giannattasio-asmik-grigorian-lead-deutsche-oper-berlins-2023-24-season/

The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced its 2023-24 season featuring six new productions. Premieres  Puccini’s “Il Trittico”  is set to be directed by Pınar Karabulut and conducted by Sir Donald Runnicles. “Il Tabarro” will star Misha Kiria, Jonathan Tetelman, Mikhail Pirogov, Carmen Giannattasio, and Maria Motolygina. Meanwhile “Suor Angelica” will star Mané Galoyan, Violeta Urmana, and Annika Schlicht. Finally, “Gianni Schicchi” {…}

News

Giuliana Gianfaldoni, Francesca Dotto & Giorgio Berrugi Lead Teatro Massimo Bellini’s 2022-23 Season

https://operawire.com/giuliana-gianfaldoni-francesca-dotto-giorgio-berrugi-lead-teatro-massimo-bellinis-2022-23-season/

Teatro Massimo Bellini in Catania, Italy has announced its 2022-23 Season. The season opens with Puccini’s “La bohème” starring Valeria Sepe, Jessica Nuccio, and Giorgio Berrugi. Fabrizio Maria Carminati conducts the production by Mario Pontiggia. Performance Dates: Nov. 26-Dec. 4, 2022 Mozart’s “Le nozze di Figaro” will get a new production with Desirée Rancatore, Luca Bruno, Gabriele Sagona, and Cristin {…}

News

Lidia Fridman, Angelo Villari & Teresa Romano Lead Teatro Grande di Brescia’s 2022 Season

https://operawire.com/lidia-fridman-angelo-villari-teresa-romano-lead-teatro-grande-di-brescias-2022-season/

The Teatro Grande di Brescia has announced its fall 2022 season. Here is a look at the four operatic productions. Lidia Fridman sings the title role of Bellini’s “Norma” with Asude Karayavuz, Antonio Corianò, and Alessandro Spina. Alessandro Bonato conducts the production by Elena Barbalich Performance Dates: Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2022 Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” is set to star Guido Dazzini, Didier {…}