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Annalisa Stroppa Receives Premio della Brescianità

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Annalisa Stroppa has been awarded the Premio della Brescianità. The mezzo soprano was recognized on Feb. 15 at the 2026 award ceremony which took place at the historic headquarters of the Ateneo di Brescia in Palazzo Tosio. Established in 1977, the award is presented annually on the day of the city’s patron saints, Faustino and Giovita, to honour citizens of {…}

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Cast Change: Lidia Fridman Replaces Elena Stikhina in ‘Salome’ at the Wiener Staatsoper

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of “Salome.” The company said that Lidia Fridman will replace Elena Stikhina in the title role. Fridman took to social media and said, “With immense joy and excitement, I can finally announce my return to the Wiener Staatsoper, with a role I deeply adore and carry close to my {…}

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How to Watch Teatro alla Scala’s Opening Night ‘Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk’ Starring Sara Jakubiak

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(Credits: Brescia e Amisano) The Teatro alla Scala is set to broadcast Shostakovich’s “Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk” on Dec. 7, 2025, continuing its tradition of showcasing opening night on Rai1, Raiplay, and Radio3.It will also be available on demand on RayPlay until 15 days after the live. The performance will also broadcast on ARTE in France and the French-speaking countries {…}

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Elisa Balbo Joins Zelaya Artists for Representation

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Elisa Balbo has joined the roster of Aelaya Artists for worldwide representation, except in Italy. Balbo has performed at the Festival Puccini Torre del Lago, Teatro Massimo Bellini di Catania, Teatru Manoel-Malta National Opera, and Teatro Carlo Fenice. Her repertoire includes Liù in “Turandot,” Musetta in “La Bohème,” the title role in Rossini’s “Armida,” Hannah Glawari in Die Lustige Witwe, {…}

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Teatro Real de Madrid 2024-25 Review: La traviata

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(Credit: Javier del Real / Teatro Real) Twenty years after its triumphant—and undeniably provocative—debut at the Salzburg Festival, Willy Decker’s “La Traviata” stormed the stage of Madrid’s Teatro Real. It is striking how a production that once shocked audiences has become a recognized classic, revealing its timeless, almost metaphysical essence. Premiered in 1853 at Venice’s Teatro La Fenice, “La Traviata” {…}

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Leah Crocetto Joins Guy Barzilay Artists

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Leah Crocetto has joined Guy Barzilay Artists for General Management. Crcoetto took to social media and said, “I’m so happy to share that I’m now represented by Guy Barzilay Artists! This feels like the start of a really meaningful new chapter, and I’m excited for what’s ahead. Grateful for the journey so far—and for everyone who’s been part of it.” Crocetto {…}

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XII International Lyric Competition San Francesco Di Paola Set for June 2025

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The XII International Lyric Competition San Francesco Di Paola is set to take place at the Politeama Theatre in Catanzaro from June 8-10, 2025. First, second, and third prize winners will receive €2,500, €2,000 and €1,500 scholarships, respectively, while the best young Calabrian singer and best interpreter of an aria will each get a €300 scholarship. Other prizes include the {…}

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Myung-Whun Chung Named New Music Director of Teatro alla Scala

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The Teatro alla Scala has announced that Myung-Whun Chung will be the company’s next Music Director. Chung will take over the role in 2027 with an initial contract of three years. He will succeed Riccardo Chailly. The decision was made during a board meeting, during which the company’s General Director, Fortunato Ortombina, proposed Chung as the new Music Director. Throughout {…}

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Mariangela Sicilia & Cecilia Molinari Among Premio ‘Franco Abbiati’ Winners

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The 44th edition of the Premio della Critica Musicale “Franco Abbiati.” The award for Best Performance went to “Ermione” from the Rossini Opera Festival conducted by and directed by Johannes Erath. The award for Best Conductor went to Emmanuel Tjeknavorian while the Director award was awarded to Moshe Leiser e Patrice Caurier for their production of “Mefistofele” at the Teatro La Fenice. The {…}