Metropolitan Opera & Royal Opera House Unite to Pay Tribute to Joan Sutherland

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The Metropolitan Opera, the Royal Opera, Opera Australia and Teatro La Fenice will pay tribute to Dame Joan Sutherland at a London celebration marking the centenary of the legendary soprano. Presented by the Tait Memorial Trust in conjunction with Opera Australia and the Metropolitan Opera, “La Stupenda: The Voice of the Century” will take place at Australia House on Oct. {…}

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Mariam Battistelli to Headline Toledo Opera’s ‘Aida: Homelands’ Event

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Toledo Opera will present “Aida: Homelands” on Sunday, Oct. 11, at TolHouse in downtown Toledo. The showcase, which is a preview for the company’s upcoming “Aida” production will explore the music, culture, food and history connected to Ethiopia and the story at the center of Verdi’s late masterwork. The event is organized by Toledo Opera’s Audience Development Committee and sponsored {…}

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Daniela Machado & Alessio Borraggine Headline Opera Italiana is in the Air’s 2026 Central Park Concert

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Opera Italiana Is in the Air will return to Central Park’s Naumburg Bandshell on Sept. 21, 2026, for its ninth annual concert, “Harmonies of Peace,” presented on the International Day of Peace. Founder and Music Director Alvise Casellati, Artistic Director of Teatro Massimo di Palermo, will lead the free outdoor performance, which will feature soprano Daniela Machado and tenor Alessio {…}

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Cast Change: Jessica Pratt Withdraws from Chorégies d’Orange’ ‘La Traviata’

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(Credit: Photo by Eaolovega) Les Chorégies d’Orange has announced a cast change for the July 4 performances of its production of “La Traviata.” The company said that Claudia Pavone will sing the role of Violetta, replacing Jessica Pratt. Pratt said, “Unfortunately, on my doctor’s advice, I have had to withdraw from tonight’s performance of ‘La Traviata.’ After spending several days {…}

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Nicola Luisotti Named Honorary Conductor of the Teatro Real de Madrid

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Nicola Luisotti has been named Honorary Conductor of the Teatro Real de Madrid. the conductor announced the news via social media and stated, “Deeply honored to have been named HONORARY CONDUCTOR of Teatro Real.” The conductor is currently conducting a production of “Il Trovatore” at the Madrid theater where he is Principal Guest Conductor. he previously served as Music Director {…}

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Alketa Cela to Give Recital at Temple du Change in Lyon

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Soprano Alketa Cela is set to perform a solo recital in Lyon on June 25. Cela, alongside pianist Futaba Oki will perform arias by Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Puccini, Verdi, Puccini, Charpentier. Also on the program are songs and lieder by Debussy and Strauss. Cela has held engagements at several European opera houses including Opéra National de Bordeaux, Opéra National de Nancy, {…}

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Q & A: Selene Zanetti on Liù, Teatro alla Scala & Jackie Chan’s New ‘Turandot’ Production

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Italian Soprano Selene Zanetti is a rising star in the opera world having conquered many of the worlds opera houses including the Teatro La Fenice, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Teatro San Carlo, Hamburg State Opera, Bayerische Staatsoper, and Wiener Staatsoper. This season, she continued her ascension making her debut at the crown jewel of all Italian theaters, the Teatro alla Scala. {…}

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Accademia Filarmonica Romana to Feature Francesca Aspromonte

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The Accademia Filarmonica Romana is set to present a baroque concert with Francesca Aspromonte and l’ensemble Arsenale Sonoro. The evening will be held on April 16 and will also include Boris Begelman conducting. The concert will include music by Georg Friedrich Händel, Arcangelo Corelli, Giovanni Bononcini, and Alessandro Scarlatti. Aspromonte has performed with many of the worlds great theaters including Teatro {…}

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Jessica Pratt Encores Mad Scene in ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’ at Teatro San Carlo

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A tale of two performances. On March 18, audiences at the Teatro San Carlo experienced a performance of “Lucia di Lammermoor” sans the iconic mad scene. Fast forward three days and the March 21st performance was the site of a encore during the scene. After singing the first part of the mad scene, soprano Jessica Pratt, who was filling in {…}

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Metropolitan Opera & Royal Opera House Unite to Pay Tribute to Joan Sutherland

Mariam Battistelli to Headline Toledo Opera’s ‘Aida: Homelands’ Event

Daniela Machado & Alessio Borraggine Headline Opera Italiana is in the Air’s 2026 Central Park Concert

Cast Change: Jessica Pratt Withdraws from Chorégies d’Orange’ ‘La Traviata’

Nicola Luisotti Named Honorary Conductor of the Teatro Real de Madrid

Alketa Cela to Give Recital at Temple du Change in Lyon

Q & A: Selene Zanetti on Liù, Teatro alla Scala & Jackie Chan’s New ‘Turandot’ Production

Accademia Filarmonica Romana to Feature Francesca Aspromonte

Jessica Pratt Encores Mad Scene in ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’ at Teatro San Carlo