Anna Netrebko Withdraws from Berlin State Opera’s ‘Turandot’

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(Credit: Tim Osipov) The Berlin State Opera has announced that Anna Netrebko has withdrawn from a new production of “Turandot.” The company said, “Anna Netrebko has withdrawn her participation in the new production of ‘Turandot’ in June 2022. This is the result after the Staatsoper Unter den Linden asked the artist to distance herself from the war that the Russian {…}

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Teatro dell’Opera di Roma Announces Casting Update for ‘Turandot’

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(Credit: Frances Marshall) The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma has announced a casting update for its upcoming production of “Turandot.” The company noted that Michael Fabiano will take over the role of Calaf with Angelo Villari singing performances on March 25, 27, 29, and 31, 2022. The production will mark Fabiano’s role debut as Calaf as well as his company debut. {…}

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Asmik Grigorian to Sing ‘Turandot’ in 2024

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Asmik Grigorian will sing the title role in Puccini’s “Turandot” in the coming seasons. The soprano, who is currently starring in a revival of “Manon Lescaut” at the Wiener Staatsoper, told the Austrian press that she will likely sing “Turandot” in 2024 under Franz Welser-Möst. The soprano could not reveal any details about the upcoming production but noted that she {…}

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Opera Australia 2022 Review: Turandot

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(Photo credit: Prudence Upton) Storywise, Puccini’s “Turandot” presents an interesting challenge. Based on a fairytale dramatized by 18th century Italian writer, Carlo Gozzi, it doesn’t quite fit into Puccini’s more natural style. And even casual audience members might find themselves asking, “If Turandot is so horrible nearly all the way through, how can we believe her sudden change of heart at {…}

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Staatsoper Berlin Announces Cast Change for ‘Turandot’

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(Credit: Bolshoi Theatre official website) The Staatsoper Unter den Linden has announced that tenor Yusif Eyvazov will not be appearing in the role of Calaf in Puccini’s “Turandot” for performances between July 1 – 10, 2022. As a result, tenor Murat Karahan will take over the role. Karahan joins a cast that includes Graham Clark, René Pape, Grigory Shkarupa, Olga {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2021-22 Review: Turandot

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(Credit: Evan Zimmerman) On Nov. 2, 2021 the Metropolitan Opera presented the sixth performance of this season’s production of Puccini’s classic “Turandot.” Zeffirelli’s 1987 production continues to delight audiences with its sumptuous and immersive set. Tuesday’s show saw the opera’s leading roles reprised by Christine Goerke and Yusif Eyvazov, with artists and orchestra under the baton of conductor Marco Armiliato. {…}

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Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Change for ‘Turandot’

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The Opéra de Paris has announced a cast change for its upcoming revival of “Turandot.” The company noted that Adrian Timpau withdrew from production in the role of Ping. As a result, Mattia Olivieri will take over the role. Olivieri has performed at the Teatro Massimo di Palermo, Teatro del Maggio Musciale, Royal Opera House, Teatro Real de Madrid, and Bayerische {…}

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Christine Goerke & Yusif Eyvazov Lead ‘Turandot’ Revival at the Metropolitan Opera

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(Credit: Marty Sohl / Met Opera) On Oct. 12, the Metropolitan Opera will revive Franco Zeffirelli’s production of Puccini’s “Turandot.” The company will see the return of Christine Goerke in the title role and Yusif Eyvazov as Calaf. The two singers performed the work during the 2019-20 season with OperaWire noting, “Christine Goerke marvelously captured the princess as both a {…}

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Dario Di Vetri Headlines Historic ‘Turandot’ at Stara Zagora State Opera

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Dario Di Vietri is set to close the summer season with Puccini’s “Turandot.” The tenor will perform the opera at the Stara Zagora State Opera in Bulgaria on Sept. 4 in the evocative setting of the archaeological site of Seuthopolis, an ancient city founded by the Thracian King Seuthes III around 325-315 A.C. The Stara Zagora State Opera will perform {…}

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Anna Netrebko Withdraws from Berlin State Opera’s ‘Turandot’

Teatro dell’Opera di Roma Announces Casting Update for ‘Turandot’

Asmik Grigorian to Sing ‘Turandot’ in 2024

Opera Australia 2022 Review: Turandot

Staatsoper Berlin Announces Cast Change for ‘Turandot’

Metropolitan Opera 2021-22 Review: Turandot

Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Change for ‘Turandot’

Christine Goerke & Yusif Eyvazov Lead ‘Turandot’ Revival at the Metropolitan Opera

Dario Di Vetri Headlines Historic ‘Turandot’ at Stara Zagora State Opera