Xabier Anduaga & Vanessa Goikoetxea Lead Bilbao Opera’s ‘Così fan tutte’

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The ABAO Bilbao Opera is set to begin 2023 with Mozart’s Masterpiece “Così fan tutte.” The opera, which is set to celebrate its 233 years on Jan. 26, has been presented three times in the company’s history. The last time was in 2007. Mozart’s work will be performed on Jan. 21, 24, 27, 28, and 30 at the Euskalduna Bilbao {…}

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ABAO 2022-23 Review: I Puritani

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The ABAO 2022-23 season opened with an offering of the critical edition of Bellini’s “I Puritani” by Fabrizio della Seta. It featured Bel Canto expert Jessica Pratt and promising tenors Xavier Anduaga in the award-winning production by Emilio Sagi. Sagi’s “Puritani” has been already appeared in several theatres around the world, its last revival was at the Opera de Oviedo {…}

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Xabier Anduaga, Joyce El-Khoury, Anna Pirozzi & Jessica Pratt Lead Bilbao Opera’s 2022-23 Season

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The Bilbao Opera has announced its 2022-23 season featuring Jessica Pratt, Xabier Anduaga, Andrzej Filończyk, and Manuel Fuentes star in Bellini’s “I Puritani” in a production by Emilio Sagi and Giacomo Sagripanti conducts the Euskadiko Orkestra. Performance Dates: Oct. 15-24, 2022 Donizetti’s “Anna Bolena” is set to star Joyce El-Khoury, Silvia Tro Santafé, Marko Mimica, and Celso Albelo. The production {…}

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Paolo Fanale, Daniela Mack to Headline ABAO Bilbao Opera’s ‘La Clemenza di Tito’

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The ABAO Bilbao Opera is set to present the Bilbao premiere of Fabio Ceresa’s production of “La Clemenza di Tito” starting on Jan. 22, 2022. The opera will be presented at the Euskealduna Bilbao with conductor Riccardo Frizza leading the Euskadiko Orkestra. The work will star Paolo Fanale in the title role with Daniela Mack as Sesto. In the role {…}

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Jorge de León Leads Bilbao Opera’s ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ and ‘Pagliacci’

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On Nov. 16, 2021, the Bilbao Opera is set to present the double bill of “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci.” The production will star Jorge de León in both works as Turiddu and Canio. The tenor will be joined Ekaterina Semenchuk as Santuzza, Ambrogio Maestri as Alfio, Belén Elvira as Lola, and Elena Zilio as Mamma Lucia in Mascagni’s work. Meanwhile, {…}

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ABAO Bilbao Opera 2019-2020 Review: Lucia di Lammermoor

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(Credit: E. Moreno Esquibel/ABO) On Oct. 19, 2020, the Bilbao Opera opened its 2019-20 season with Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lamermoor” in what was a complete success. With a strong cast, a simple but effective production, and the expertise of conductor Riccardo Frizza, the ABAO reminded audience members of the high standards and quality that the company can offer. “Lucia di {…}

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Xabier Anduaga & Vanessa Goikoetxea Lead Bilbao Opera’s ‘Così fan tutte’

ABAO 2022-23 Review: I Puritani

Xabier Anduaga, Joyce El-Khoury, Anna Pirozzi & Jessica Pratt Lead Bilbao Opera’s 2022-23 Season

Paolo Fanale, Daniela Mack to Headline ABAO Bilbao Opera’s ‘La Clemenza di Tito’

Jorge de León Leads Bilbao Opera’s ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ and ‘Pagliacci’

ABAO Bilbao Opera 2019-2020 Review: Lucia di Lammermoor