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Arena di Verona Offers Tickets for Rained Out ‘Nabucco’

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The Arena di Verona is offering tickets for ticketholders who attended the canceled performance of “Nabucco” on July 29. The company said that “since only a few minutes of the performance were performed, all spectators with a 7/29 ticket can return for a show at the Arena di Verona Opera Festival 2022 or 2023 requesting a ticket at the symbolic {…}

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Salzburg Festival Announces Cast Change for ‘Aida’

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The Salzburg Festival has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of Verdi’s “Aida.” The company noted that Anita Rachvelishvili has canceled her participation in the role of Amneris and will be replaced by Ève-Maud Hubeaux. Hubeaux is a well-known mezzo-soprano who has performed at the Baden-Baden Festival, Paris Opera, Wiener Staatsoper, Berliner Staatsoper, Savonlinna Festival, Theater Basel, and Opéra de {…}

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The Queen of Spain Hosts NATO Representatives at Teatro Real de Madrid

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(© Javier del Real | Teatro Real) On July 3, 2022, Queen Letizia of Spain hosted NATO summit participants for a visit to the Teatro Real in Madrid, where they attended a rehearsal of Giuseppe Verdi’s opera “Nabucco,” following a tour of the building. The Queen was accompanied by the President of the Teatro Real, Gregorio Marañón, General Director Ignacio García-Belenguer, and {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Diana Damrau, Ailyn Perez, & Sondra Radvanovsky Lead Teatro San Carlo’s 2022-23 Season

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The Teatro San Carlo has announced its 2022-23 season. Here is a look at the performances. Opera The season opens with Verdi’s “Don Carlo” starring Matthew Polezani, Ernesto Petti, Ailyn Perez, Michele Pertusi, Elina Garanca, and Alexander Tsymbalyuk. Juraj Valcuha conducts the production by Claus Guth. Performance Dates: Nov. 26-Dec. 6, 2022 Lorezno Passarini conducts concert performances of Verdi’s “Rigoletto” {…}

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Teatro Real de Madrid to Broadcast ‘Nabucco’

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The Teatro Real de Madrid is set to broadcast Verdi’s “Nabucco” on July 15. The company will showcase the production by Andreas Homoki around the world. Nicola Luisotti conducts the opera with a cast that includes George Gagnidze, Michael Fabiano, Roberto Tagliavini, Saioa Hernández, Elena Maximova, Simon Lim, Fabián Lara, and Maribel Ortega. The opera is part of the company’s {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Confirms Anna Netrebko in ‘Aida’

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(Credit: tim osipov) The Wiener Staatsoper has confirmed that Anna Netrebko will return to the company during the 2022-23 season. The soprano will sing the title role of “Aida” on Jan. 14, 18, 21, and 24 alongside Jonas Kaufmann, Elīna Garanča, and Luca Salsi. The news comes after the company originally announced the production without Netrebko due to the War {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Marina Rebeka, Juan Diego Flórez & Sonya Yoncheva Lead Teatro alla Scala’s 2022-23 Season

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(Credit: Brescia Amisano / Teatro alla Scala) The Teatro alla Scala has announced its 2022-23 Season featuring opera, recitals, and symphony concerts. Opera  The season opens with Mussorgsky’s “Boris Godunov.” The production will be directed by Kasper Holten and conducted by Riccardo Chailly. The work will star Ildar Abdrazakov, Lilly Jørstad, Anna Denisova, Agnieszka Rehlis, Norbert Ernst, Alexey Markov, Ain {…}

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Plácido Domingo Receives Cappuccilli Award

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Plácido Domingo has received the Premio Cappuccilli. The singer received the award following a performance of “I Due Foscari” at the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. The daughter of Piero Cappuccili, Patrizia Cappuccilli, presented Domingo with the award. The organization noted, “Congratulations to Maestro Plácido Domingo on receiving the prestigious Premio Cappuccilli. The award was presented to Maestro on stage in front {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces Cast Change for 2022-23 ‘Tosca’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for its production of “Tosca.” The company noted that Michael Fabiano and Maria Agresta will take over the roles of Cavaradossi and Tosca replacing Roberto Alagna and Aleksandra Kurzak, who have felt unable to play their respective roles in this staging of ‘Tosca’ and have finally decided to retire from {…}