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Nicolas Cavallier Joins Zelaya Artists for Management

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French bass-baritone Nicolas Cavallier has joined the roster of Zelaya Artists for worldwide representation, except in France and French-speaking territories. Cavallier is acclaimed for his interpretations of Méphistophélès in “Faust,” Marquis de La Force in “Les Dialogues des Carmélites,” Four Devils in “Les Contes d’Hoffmann” and Comte des Grieux in “Manon.” He performs regularly at the Opéra National de Paris, {…}

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Fortunato Ortombina Announces New Projects for the Teatro Alla Scala in 2028

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(Photo ©Michele Crosera) A new era for the Teatro alla Scala has begun under Fortunato Ortombina. The new superintendent took over this week following Dominque Meyer’s departure and has already announced plans for the legendary theater. According to Italian news outlets, Ortombina has announced a series of events for the company’s 250th anniversary in 2028. The projects include city events {…}

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Luca Salsi & Michele Pertusi to Collaborate in Teatro Regio di Parma Recital

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Luca Salsi and Michele Pertusi are set to appear on Dec. 20 at the Teatro Regio di Parma. The two acclaimed singers will perform alongside pianist Milo Martani in a recital entitled “Pianse ed amò per tutti.” The recital is a benefit for the children’s hospital of Parma “Pietro Barilla.” The two artists will perform music by Giuseppe Verdi from {…}

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Italian President Sergio Mattarella Just Couldn’t Have Enough ‘Marco Polo’

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The Italian President Sergio Mattarella just couldn’t have enough “Marco Polo” during his state visit to China last week when he was treated with a bombardment of music about “Marco Polo” wherever the trip took him as his eager hosts rolled out their plans to impress him in music, also to celebrate the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo’s journey to {…}

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Valeria La Grotta & Omar Montanari Star in ‘Pergolesi Rediscovered’

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The Pergolesi Spontini Foundation is set to present “Pergolesi Rediscovered.” Accademia Bizantina, led by harpsichordist Ottavio Dantone, return to the Festival to perform the world premiere of a new Symphony and five unpublished arias by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi from “Lo frate nnammorato.” The arias presented appear in both the 1732 and 1734 version of Pergolesi’s opera. The vocal soloists include {…}

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Royal Opera House 2023-24 Review: Lucia di Lammermoor

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I have more than once commented that OPERA, no matter the tale, should always be about the music; specifically, the singing, above and beyond anything else. It is, after all, what truly defines the art. And in Katie Mitchell’s and Robin Tebbutt’s revival production of Donizetti’s tragic opera, the singing is inarguably superlative. Alas, this is a truly grim tale. {…}

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Teatro alla Scala Officially Names Fortunato Ortombina as Next General Director

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(Photo ©Michele Crosera) The Teatro alla Scala has announced that Fortunato Ortombina will be its next General Director. He takes over in September. The news had been rumored last month, but there was no official confirmation from either the government or company proper. He takes over for Dominque Meyer, who has been at the helm of the famed opera institution {…}

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Teatro alla Scala Selects New General Director

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(Photo ©Michele Crosera) The Teatro alla Scala has selected a new General Director. According to the Corriere della Sera, the theater has selected Fortunato Ortombina, the current General Director of the Teatro La Fenice. While it still has to be confirmed by the government, Ortombina will replace Dominique Meyer. The change in General Directors is due to a 2023 government {…}

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Opéra National de Paris 2023-24 Review: La Traviata

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On a captivating evening that combined love’s celebration with the beauty of opera, the Opéra de Paris presented Giuseppe Verdi’s “La Traviata” on February 14th, 2024, marking both a highlight of the season and a fitting tribute to the day dedicated to love. This co-production with the Wiener Staatsoper distinguished itself through a meticulously Parisian mise-en-scène and a vivid realization of {…}