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The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma has announced a cast change for its new production of “Aida.” The company said that Fabio Sartori will no longer sing the role of Radames due to illness. As a result, the role will be sung by Gregory Kunde on Jan. 31, Feb. 3, 9, and 12, 2023. Kunde has sung the role of Radames {…}
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After last year’s release of Donizetti’s “Il Paria” it is now the turn of Leoncavallo’s “Zingari” to be featured in a flawlessly produced recording by Opera Rara and its artistic director, Carlo Rizzi, at the helm of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. “Zingari” is the British label’s second dive into the veristic treasure-trove of Leoncavallo’s musical oeuvre and, as such, a {…}
https://operawire.com/piotr-beczala-calls-arena-di-veronas-blackface-scandal-ridiculous-in-new-interview/
Ahead of the opening night of the “Aida” at the Teatro Real, Piotr Beczala is speaking out regarding the scandal that broke out at the Arena di Verona. In a recent interview with Beckmesser the tenor said, “I absolutely agree with what the great mezzo Grace Bumbry wrote on social media, I subscribe to every word when she says that {…}
https://operawire.com/teatro-real-announces-more-cast-changes-for-aida/
The Teatro Real has announced the final replacements for Maria Agresta in Verdi’s “Aida.” The company announced that for the performance on Oct. 29, Robert Mantegna will perform the title role while on Nov. 11, Vittoria Yeo will join the roster in the title role. Finally, on Nov. 14, Krassimira Stoyanova will perform. Stoyanova and Mantegna will add one performance {…}
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The Teatro Real has announced a cast for “Aida.” The company noted that Maria Agresta has canceled her performances of the title role for personal reasons. In a statement she said, “I am thankful to the Teatro, Hugo de Ana, and Nicola Luisotti for understanding and to my colleagues, a big hug. Arriverdeci, I’ll see you soon.” As a result, {…}
https://operawire.com/joyce-didonato-jamie-barton-benjamin-bernheim-adriana-gonzalez-headline-strasbourg-philharmonic-orchestras-2022-23-season/
The Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its line-up for the 2022-23 season. Led by Musical Director Aziz Shokhakimov in his second season, the Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra will take on multiple concerts, an international tour, and a four-year partnership with Medici.tv and Warner Classics for streaming and recording opportunities. This article will focus only on vocal performances. The opening work is {…}
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The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma has announced its 2022-23 Season. Emma Dante conducts Poulenc’s “Dialogues des Carmelites” with Michele Mariotti conducting. Corinne Winters stars alongside Anna Caterina Antonacci, Ewa Vesin, Ekaterina Gubanova, and Jean-François Lapointe. The opera will be transmitted live on Rai Cultura and Rai5. Performance Dates: Nov. 27-Dec. 6, 2022 Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” will be conducted by Francesco {…}
https://operawire.com/maggio-musicale-fiorentino-announces-date-changes-for-ariadne-auf-naxos-due-to-covd-19/
The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino has announced date changes for “Ariadne auf Naxos.” The company noted that performances scheduled on June 16 and 18 have been moved to June 27 and 29, 2022. The changes are due to Music Director Daniele Gatti having tested positive for COVID-19. Additionally, Gatti has canceled his concert on June 17 and the Maggio Musicale announced {…}
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The Maggio Musicale has announced cast changes for its production of “Ariadne auf Naxos.” The company noted that for the second and third performances on June 10 and 13, Daniele Macciantelli will replace Jacoub Eisa in the role of Truffaldin. Meanwhile, the role of Zerbinetta will be sung by Gloria Rehm on June 10 replacing Jessica Pratt, who was forced {…}