Eleonora Buratto, Lidia Fridman & Francesco Meli Among Soloists at ‘Puccini Secondo Muti’

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The Teatro del Giglio is set to present a concert dedicated to Puccini entitled “Puccini Secondo Muti.” The concert, which will be held on June 28, 2024, will be broadcast on Rai 3 and will showcase Riccardo Muti at the helm of the Orchestra Cherubini. The concert will feature such artists as Elenora Buratto, Luciano Ganci, Dmitry Korchak, Francesco Meli, {…}

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Annalisa Stroppa, Riccardo Zanellato, Juliana Grigoryan & Raffaele Pé Lead Teatri di Reggio Emilia’s 2024-25 Season

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The Teatri di Reggio Emilia has announced its 2024-25 season. The season opens with Rossini’s “Mosé in Egitto,” which will star Riccardo Zanellato, Dave Monaco, Mariam Battistelli, Toni Nezic, Aida Pascu, Angela Schisano, Andrea Galli, and Matteo Mezzaro. Giovanni Di Stefano conducts the production by Pier Francesco Maestrini. Performance Dates: Nov. 15 & 17, 2024 Annalisa Stroppa, Caterina Sala, Matteo Falcier, Matteo Guerzè, {…}

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Putin Names Ildar Abdrazakov People’s Artist of Russia

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Ildar Abdrazakov has been named People’s Artist of Russia, the highest honor for a Russian musician and further showing his support for Putin. The Putin supporter took to social media posting a picture of himself with Putin stating, “Dear friends! I have good news to share. Today by the decree of the President of the Russian Federation I have been {…}

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Obituary: Soprano Margaret Jane Wray Dies at 62

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On Dec. 2, 2025, American dramatic soprano Margaret Jane Wray died at the age of 62. Born on Dec. 17, 1962, who began her career as a member of the Metropolitan Opera’s Young Artist program in the mid to late 1980s. Wray was a winner of the 1989 Richard Tucker Award. She made her debut at the Met in 1987 {…}

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Asmik Grigorian, Kate Lindsey, Jonathan Tetelman, Benjamin Bernheim, Elīna Garanča, Lisette Oropesa & Juan Diego Flórez Lead Salzburg Festival’s 2026 Season

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The Salzburg Festival has announced its 2026 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Franck Ollu conducts Pascal Dusapin and Rita de Letteriis’s “Passion” starring Sarah Aristidou, Georg Nigl, and Schola Heidelberg. Performance Date: July 23, 2026 Asmik Grigorian stars as Bizet’s “Carmen” alongside Jonathan Tetelman, Kristina Mkhitaryan, and Davide Luciano. Teodor Currentzis conducts the production by Gabriela {…}

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Ildar Abdrazakov Out of Teatro Filarmonico’s 2026 Season

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Ildar Abdrzakov has been removed from the Teatro Filarmonico’s 2026 season. The company said, “Ildar Abdrazakov will not take part in the opera ‘Don Giovanni,’ scheduled at the Teatro Filarmonico in Verona from 18 to 25 January 2026.” The bass was expected to open the 2026 season as Don Giovanni. The Minister of Culture released a statement noting, “I support {…}

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Liberi Oltre le Illusioni Call for the Cancelation of Ildar Abdrazakov’s Teatro Filarmonico Performances

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The association Liberi Oltre le Illusioni is requesting that the Arena Foundation of Verona and the Philharmonic Theatre of Verona cancel their collaboration with Russian opera singer Ildar Abdrazakov. The association sites that Abdrazakov endorsed the “Putin List” during the Russian presidential elections, publicly expressing support for Kremlin policies, and was awarded a position by Putin on the Presidential Council {…}

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Putin Supporter Ildar Abdrazakov to Make Italian Return for Teatro Filarmonico’s 2026 Season

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Ildar Abdrazakov has been hired to return to Italy after endorsing Putin. The bass has been announced to open the 2026 Teatro Filarmonico season in the title role of “Don Giovanni.” This will mark his return to the Italian stage after 2023, when he was present at the Ravenna Festival. He was expected to perform at the Teatro San Carlo {…}

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Q & A: Alexander Shelley & Joel Ivany on What Makes Opera a Vital Part of Canada’s Vibrant Culture

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(Photo: Alexander Shelley © Rémi Thériault / Joel Ivany © Taylor Long) OperaWire recently attended Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) for their National Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO) semi-staged production of Puccini’s “Tosca.” The day after their opening night performance, OperaWire was invited to sit down with the Music Director and Conductor of NACO, Alexander Shelley, and the Artistic Director of Edmonton {…}

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Eleonora Buratto, Lidia Fridman & Francesco Meli Among Soloists at ‘Puccini Secondo Muti’

Annalisa Stroppa, Riccardo Zanellato, Juliana Grigoryan & Raffaele Pé Lead Teatri di Reggio Emilia’s 2024-25 Season

Putin Names Ildar Abdrazakov People’s Artist of Russia

Obituary: Soprano Margaret Jane Wray Dies at 62

Asmik Grigorian, Kate Lindsey, Jonathan Tetelman, Benjamin Bernheim, Elīna Garanča, Lisette Oropesa & Juan Diego Flórez Lead Salzburg Festival’s 2026 Season

Ildar Abdrazakov Out of Teatro Filarmonico’s 2026 Season

Liberi Oltre le Illusioni Call for the Cancelation of Ildar Abdrazakov’s Teatro Filarmonico Performances

Putin Supporter Ildar Abdrazakov to Make Italian Return for Teatro Filarmonico’s 2026 Season

Q & A: Alexander Shelley & Joel Ivany on What Makes Opera a Vital Part of Canada’s Vibrant Culture