Ukrainian Citizens Ask Teatro Alla Scala to Cancel Russian Works

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As the War in Ukraine heads into its eighth month, the Teatro alla Scala and Arezzo are facing protests by the Ukrainian population. At the Teatro alla Scala, Giuseppe Sala, the mayor of Milan and president of the Teatro alla Scala Foundation, received a letter asking the company to rethink its 2022-23 season. The letter was sent by Ukrainian citizens {…}

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Russell Thomas Leads Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Don Carlo’

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(Credit: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera) Verdi’s “Don Carlo” is set to return to the Metropolitan Opera for nine performances in the four-act Italian version. The opera, which is set to be performed between Nov. 3 and Dec. 3, 2022 will star Russell Thomas in the title role. Interestingly, Thomas will sing “Don Carlo” at the Met for the first time, 17 years {…}

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Opernhaus Zürich Announces Cast Change for ‘Il Trovatore’

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(Credit: ©Paulo César) The Opernhaus Zürich has announced a cast change for its revival of Verdi’s “Il Trovatore.” The company noted that Elena Mosuc will sing the role of Leonora replacing Anja Harteros, who was originally announced. Mosuc has been closely connected with the Zürich Opera House, where she has appeared in various roles and débuted as the Queen of {…}

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Eleonora Buratto, Aleksandra Kurzak, Luca Salsi & Anna Caterina Antonacci Lead Teatro dell’Opera di Roma’s 2022-23 Season

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The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma has announced its 2022-23 Season. Emma Dante conducts Poulenc’s “Dialogues des Carmelites” with Michele Mariotti conducting. Corinne Winters stars alongside Anna Caterina Antonacci, Ewa Vesin, Ekaterina Gubanova, and Jean-François Lapointe. The opera will be transmitted live on Rai Cultura and Rai5. Performance Dates: Nov. 27-Dec. 6, 2022 Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” will be conducted by Francesco {…}

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Mariinsky Theatre Mezzo to Perform at Metropolitan Opera After Showing Support for Gergiev

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On May 28, the Metropolitan Opera will revive a production of Verdi’s “Rigoletto” will a new cast that will include Mariinsky Theatre singer Yulia Matochkina. The performances at the Metropolitan Opera will mark the mezzo’s debut and will also come after the mezzo performed at the Mariinsky Theatre, a state-funded theater in Russia that President Vladimir Putin has supported throughout {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘The Rake’s Progress’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its production of “The Rake’s Progress.” The company noted that Raehann Bryce-Davis will make her house debut performing the role of Baba the Turk. The mezzo will replace Alice Coote, who was originally announced. Bryce-Davis was at the Teatro alla scala where she was to make her house debut in “Un {…}

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Teatro alla Scala Announces Conductor Change for ‘Un Ballo in Maschera’

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The Teatro alla Scala has announced a conductor change for its upcoming production of “Un Ballo in Maschera.” The company noted that Maestro Riccardo Chailly is ill and will not be able to rehearse the production. As a result, Nicola Luisotti will replace him for the performances scheduled on May 4, 7, 10, 12, and 14. The last two performances will {…}

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Elina Garanča, Brian Jagde, Lisette Oropesa, Luca Salsi & J’Nai Bridges Lead Arena di Verona’s 2022 Season

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The Arena di Verona has announced the casting for its 2022 season. The season will open with Bizet’s “Carmen” starring Elina Garanča, Clémentine Margaine, J’Nai Bridges, and Yulia Matochkina in the title role. The cast will also include Karen Gardeazabal, Gilda Fiume, Maria Teresa Leva, Lavinia Bini, Brian Jagde, Vittorio Grigòlo, Roberto Alagna, Luca Micheletti, Gëzim Myshketa, and Claudio Sgura. Performance Dates: June 17-August 27, 2022 Liudmyla Monastyrska, {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Malin Byström, Lise Davidsen, Ailyn Pérez, Juan Diego Flórez Headline Royal Opera House’s 2022-23 Season

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The Royal Opera House has announced its 2022-23 season which will feature 20 new productions, nine world premieres, and three UK premieres. Our focus will be solely on the operatic productions the company will be showcasing. The season opens with Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” in a production by Kasper Holten. Constantin Trinks conducts a cast starring Luca Micheletti, Christopher Maltman, Maria {…}

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Ukrainian Citizens Ask Teatro Alla Scala to Cancel Russian Works

Russell Thomas Leads Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Don Carlo’

Opernhaus Zürich Announces Cast Change for ‘Il Trovatore’

Eleonora Buratto, Aleksandra Kurzak, Luca Salsi & Anna Caterina Antonacci Lead Teatro dell’Opera di Roma’s 2022-23 Season

Mariinsky Theatre Mezzo to Perform at Metropolitan Opera After Showing Support for Gergiev

Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘The Rake’s Progress’

Teatro alla Scala Announces Conductor Change for ‘Un Ballo in Maschera’

Elina Garanča, Brian Jagde, Lisette Oropesa, Luca Salsi & J’Nai Bridges Lead Arena di Verona’s 2022 Season

Jonas Kaufmann, Malin Byström, Lise Davidsen, Ailyn Pérez, Juan Diego Flórez Headline Royal Opera House’s 2022-23 Season