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Reviews, Stage Reviews

Teatro San Carlo 2024-25 Review: Un Ballo in Maschera

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(Credit: Luciano Romano) On Oct. 4, the Teatro San Carlo brought a new production of Verdi’s “Un Ballo in Maschera.” The evening was much anticipated as it featured the role debut of Anna Netrebko as Amelia, and reunited the famed soprano with baritone Ludovic Tézier, following an exceptional “La Gioconda” last year. While the two superstars lived up to their {…}

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Anna Netrebko & Ludovic Tézier Lead Teatro San Carlo’s ‘Un Ballo in Maschera’

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(Credit: Luciano Romano) On Oct. 4, the Teatro San Carlo will present a production of “Un Ballo in Maschera.” The production, which is sold out, will star Anna Netrebko in her anticipated role debut as Amelia, alongside Piero Pretti as Riccardo and Ludovic Tézier as Renato. They will be joined by Elizabeth DeShong, who will make her house debut and {…}

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Cast Change: Oksana Dyka Joins Teatro San Carlo’s ‘Un Ballo in Maschera’

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The Teatro San Carlo has announced a cast change for “Un Ballo in Maschera.” The company said that the Oct. 5 and 10, the role of Amelia will be performed by Oksana Dyka. She will replace Valeria Sepe, who was originally announced. Dyka is a Ukrainian soprano who has performed Teatro Comunale di Bologna,, Teatro alla Scala, Semperoper Dresden, Arena di {…}

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Eugenia Forteza & Samuel Bezerra to Present ‘Delirio Porteño’ in Paris

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(Photo credit: Jessica Osber) Mezzo-soprano Eugenia Forteza and pianist Samuel Bezerra are set to present their concert, “Delirio Porteño” in Paris. The concert features Argentine classical, folk, and popular music, with authentic stories and colors from Buenos Aires. The program includes music by Carlos Gardel, Astor Piazzolla, Claudia Montero, Ariel Ramírez, and Carlos Guastavino, among others. “Delirio Porteño” will celebrate {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Jamie Barton, Samuel Mariño, Luciano Pavarotti, Enea Scala & Anna Goryachova Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week, audiences will get to hear a world premiere recording of a modern masterpiece, a recording by a male soprano, and some modern works. There are also some Bel Canto gems to discover. Intelligence Houston Grand Opera releases a recording of composer {…}

News, Season Announcement

Lidia Fridman, Lucas Meachem, Fabio Sartori, Erika Grimaldi & Clementine Margaine Lead Teatro Carlo Felice’s 2025-26 Season

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The Teatro Carlo Felice has announced its 2025-26 season. Opera Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” will open the season, starring Simone Alberghini, Gurgen Baveyan, Desirée Rancatore, Irina Dubrovskaya, Ian Koziara, David Ferri Durà, Mattia Denti, Jennifer Holloway, Monica Zanettin, Giulio Mastrototaro, Bruno Taddia, Alex Martini, and Chiara Fiorani. Constantin Trinks conducts the production by Damiano Michieletto. Performance Dates: Oct. 3-12, 2025 Marta Torbidoni, {…}

Interviews, News

Q & A: Mezzo-Soprano Samantha Hankey on Her Vocal Technique in the Role of Donna Elvira & Her Own Evolution as an Opera Singer

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(Photo credit: Faymous) From the title role in “Carmen,” one of the most coveted mezzo roles, to Dorabella in “Cosi fan tutte,” a traditional soprano role, mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey sings it all. In her interview with OperaWire, Hankey discussed her nonconformist approach to repertoire and the technique behind her success. Hankey will be singing the role of Donna Elvira in {…}

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Teatro Carlo Felice to Present ‘Die Zauberflöte’

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The Teatro Carlo Felice is set to open a production of Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” on June 13. The opera, which will run through June 22, will be conducted by Giancarlo Andretta and directed by Daniele Abbado. The production will include set designs by Lele Luzzati, costumes by Santuzza Calì, choreography by DEOS, and lighting by Luciano Novelli. The cast will include Antonino Arcilesi and Giovanni Augelli {…}

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Chelsea Lehnea, Anna Bonitatibus, Jeanine De Bique, Stéphane Degout, Samuel Hasselhorn & Lea Desandre Lead Opéra de Rouen’s 2025-26 Season

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The Opéra de Rouen Normandie has announced its 2025-26 season. Opera Chelsea Lehnea, Leonardo Sanchez, and Anthony Clark Evans lead Verdi’s “La Traviata.” Dayner Tafur-Diaz conducts the production by Jean-François Sivadier. The opera will be livestreamed on Oct. 4, 2025. Performance Dates: Sept. 26-Oct. 7, 2025 Elsa Benoit and Samuel Hasselhorn lead Brahms’ Deutsche Requiem. Laurence Equilbey conducts the production {…}