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Rai 3 to Broadcast ‘Turandot’ from Arena di Verona with Ekaterina Semenchuk

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Rai 3 is joining forces with the Arena di Verona once again to televise Puccini’s “Turandot.” The broadcast will be on August 19 in Franco Zeffirelli’s production featuring costumes by Oscar-winning designer Emi Wada. The cast will include mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Semenchuk in the title role alongside Yusif Eyvazov as Calaf. The cast will also include Mariangela Sicilia, Riccardo Fassi, Youngjun {…}

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‘Turandot’ Takes Centerstage in Washington National Opera’s ‘Opera in the Outfield’

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Washington National Opera’s Opera in the Outfield returns to Nationals Park on August 24 with a screening of WNO’s sold-out production of “Turandot” from May 2024. The evening will be hosted by WNO General Director Timothy O’Leary and WNO Artistic Director Francesca Zambello and sponsored by Mars. In a statement, O’Leary said, “Opera in the Outfield is one of Washington {…}

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Teatro alla Scala 2023-24 Review: Turandot

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In 1924, Giacomo Puccini was indisputably the most renowned, successful, wealthy, and frequently performed living composer in the world. However, the maestro had a big vice: he was an avid smoker. This habit took its toll on him when, after visiting his doctor for a persistent cough and various respiratory issues, he received the devastating diagnosis of an inoperable throat {…}

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Teatro alla Scala Announces New Cast Change for ‘Turandot’

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(Credit: Teatro alla Scala / Brescia – Amisano) The Teatro alla Scala has announced a new cast change for its production of “Turandot.” The company said that Brian Jagde will sing the final performance on July 15 replacing Yusif Eyvazov, who was originally announced as the replacement to Roberto Alagna. Jagde performed the July 9 and 12 shows to great {…}

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Noicattaro Lirica 2024 Review: Turandot

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How big is Puccini? Well just take a look at all the stagings opera companies want you to experience for the Centennial of his death. Whether it be “La Bohème,” “Tosca,” “Madame Butterfly,” “Manon Lescaut,” and certainly “Turandot,” it feels like all the major companies are putting it all on Puccini. But what’s worth betting on in this race? Great {…}

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Arte Concert to Stream ‘Turandot’ from the Teatro Alla Scala with Anna Netrebko

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The Tetro alla Scala’s new production of Puccini’s “Turandot” is set to be streamed on Arte concert. The company announced that the new production by David Livermore which is celebrating the centenary of the death of Puccini, will be broadcast on July 4, 2024. The broadcast will coincide with the stream on the Teatro alla Scala TV which will be {…}

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Royal Opera House Announces Cast Change for Japan Tour’s ‘Turandot’

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(Credit: Simon Pauly) Update: “Following the first announcement of the cast change in the role of Turandot, we have further discussed with Artistic Director Antonio Pappano to find the best possible artistic solution for audiences in this situation. The title role will now be sung by two sopranos, Maida Hundeling (on 23 and 26 June) and Ewa Płonka (29 June {…}

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Anna Netrebko Headlines ‘Turandot’ Stream from the Teatro Alla Scala

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(Credit: La Scala) The Teatro alla Scala is set to stream Puccini’s “Turandot” on July 4, 2024. The company is set to showcase the opera on La Scala TV in a new production by Davide Livermore which will showcase Franco Alfano’s ending. The opera is set to star Anna Netrebko, Raúl Giménez, Vitalij Kowaljow, Yusif Eyvazov, and Rosa Feola. Michele {…}