How to Watch Teatro alla Scala’s Opening Night ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’ Starring Sara Jakubiak

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(Credits: Brescia e Amisano) The Teatro alla Scala is set to broadcast Shostakovich’s “Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk” on Dec. 7, 2025, continuing its tradition of showcasing opening night on Rai1, Raiplay, and Radio3.It will also be available on demand on RayPlay until 15 days after the live. The performance will also broadcast on ARTE in France and the French-speaking countries {…}

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Anna Netrebko to Sing Verdi’s ‘Requiem’ in Budapest

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(Credit: Vladimir Shirokov) Müpa Budapest has announced that Verdi’s “Requiem” will be performed with Anna Netrebko making her role debut. The soprano will return to the hall where she first debuted in 2016 and will be joined by Michelangelo Mazza, conducting the Hungarian State Opera Orchestra and Hungarian Radio Choir. Netrebko will be joined by mezzo Agnieszka Rehlis, tenor Matthew {…}

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Cast Change: Ekaterina Gubanova Joins Teatro Alla Scala’s Performances of Verdi’s Requiem

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The Teatro alla Scala has announced that Ekaterina Gubanova will sing in the Verdi Requiem on October 28 and 30, 2026. The mezzo-soprano will replace the originally announced Elīna Garanča. In a statement via social media, the mezzo said, “Very happy to return to Teatro alla Scala for 2 exceptional concerts of Verdi Requiem in October 2026. With a magnificent {…}

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‘La Scala: The Force of Destiny’ Featuring Anna Netrebko & Brian Jagde to Open in French Cinemas

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The Teatro alla Scala has announced the theatrical release of “La Scala: The Force of Destiny.” The 90-minute feature-documentary directed by Anissa Bonnefont will be released on the Nov. 2 in theaters in France. The film is the first documentary co-produced under a new partnership between RAI Documentari & France Télévisions. This feature documentary produced by Federation Studios (Myriam Weil) {…}

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How to Listen to Teatro Alla Scala’s ‘La Forza Del Destino’ with Anna Netrebko

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On June 21, numerous public radio stations in the United States are set to broadcast the Teatro alla Scala’s production of “La Forza del Destino.” The opera will be broadcast at 1 p.m. and will feature Riccardo Chailly conducting Verdi’s masterwork. The cast is led by Ana Netrebko, Brian Jagde, Ludovic Tézier, Alexander Vinogradov, Marco Filippo Romano, and Vasilisa Berzhansaya. {…}

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Teatro alla Scala 2024-25 Review: The Weill Triptych

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(Photos Brescia – Amisano © Teatro alla Scala) What began as a creative solution during the pandemic– a small-scale stage production, with no audience, zero budget, and streamed online– returns in 2025 to Teatro alla Scala in all its theatrical splendor. “The Weill Triptych,” staged by Irina Brook and musically directed by Riccardo Chailly, now comes back in an expanded {…}

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The Top Five of the New Season at Teatro alla Scala

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(Photo: Ansa Matteo Corner) This Monday, the long-awaited press conference was held to unveil the Teatro alla Scala’s 2025–26 season. The lineup promises to shine with big names, new productions, and ambitious projects. That’s why we’re bringing you a Top five list of the unmissable highlights of the new season! Number 1: A Bold Opening As tradition dictates, the season {…}

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Teatro Alla Scala to Open 2026-27 Season with ‘Otello’

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The Teatro alla Scala has announced that its 2026-27 season will open with Verdi’s “Otello.” The opera has been absent from the company’s repertoire since the 2004-05 season, when the work was presented in the 2001 Graham Vick production. It was later supposed to open the 2020-21 season with Jonas Kaufmann and Marina Rebeka, but that production never came to {…}

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Teatro Alla Scala & Rai to Broadcast Three Operas during 2025-26 Season

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Rai Cultura has announced that it will collaborate with the Teatro alla Scala to bring three performances to audiences from the 2025-26 season. The first performance of the season will be the opening performance of “Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk,” which will be conducted by Riccardo Chailly and directed by Vasily Barkhatov. The cast will include Alexander Roslavets, Sara Jakubiak, Najmiddin {…}

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How to Watch Teatro alla Scala’s Opening Night ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’ Starring Sara Jakubiak

Anna Netrebko to Sing Verdi’s ‘Requiem’ in Budapest

Cast Change: Ekaterina Gubanova Joins Teatro Alla Scala’s Performances of Verdi’s Requiem

‘La Scala: The Force of Destiny’ Featuring Anna Netrebko & Brian Jagde to Open in French Cinemas

How to Listen to Teatro Alla Scala’s ‘La Forza Del Destino’ with Anna Netrebko

Teatro alla Scala 2024-25 Review: The Weill Triptych

The Top Five of the New Season at Teatro alla Scala

Teatro Alla Scala to Open 2026-27 Season with ‘Otello’

Teatro Alla Scala & Rai to Broadcast Three Operas during 2025-26 Season