Weekend Preview – International (2/24-2/26): Ailyn Perez, Francesco Meli and Leo Nucci Preview Verdi’s “La Traviata” Among Weekend Highlights

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What are you seeing this weekend? Is it Verdi, Wagner, Mozart or more experimental composers like Jake Heggie and Kurt Weill? These are only some of the many composer’s the major theaters of the world will be showing this weekend. Austria The Wiener Staatsoper kicks off the weekend with two performances of “Die Zauberflöte” for kids, which is followed by {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2016-17 Preview: Sonya Yoncheva Set To Enchant In Verdi’s ‘La Traviata’

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Willy Decker’s production of Verdi’s “La Traviata” opens on Friday, marking the final revival of the acclaimed production. Sonya Yoncheva reprises her acclaimed Violetta which critics said, “was a creation full of searching details.” The soprano has been hailed as one of the great Violettas of our time and has sung the role in Munich, Paris, Zurich and London. Michael {…}

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Obituary: Mezzo Soprano Klara Takacs Passes Away

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Klara Takacs has died at the age of 71. The Hungarian mezzo-soprano was reported to have passed away on Jan. 21, 2017. Takacs was well regarded throughout her career and made her Metropolitan Opera debut in 1982 performing the role of Adalgisa in Bellini’s “Norma.” Renata Scotto played the title role. Tacks also sang at the Vienna State Opera, Salzburg Festival and Italy’s Teatro alla Fenice. {…}

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Weekend Preview (12/9-11) – International: ‘Elektra,’ Die Zauberflaute’ and ‘Macbeth’ Among the Operas Being Performed Around the World

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This weekend the international opera houses will have a lot to offer from very popular works in the repertoire to lesser known works. They will also showcase some of the greatest stars in the world. Vienna The Vienna State Opera will offer two Verdi works including “Macbeth” with Simon Keenlyside and “Falstaff” with Ambrosio Maestri and Carmen Giannatasio. In between {…}

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Obituary: Italian Tenor Antonello Palombi Dies at 58

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On Nov. 10, 2026, tenor Antonello Palombi died at the age of 58 in Mainz, Germany. According to reports, ensemble members at Mainz Oper were alarmed when the leading tenor, Palombi, failed to turn up for rehearsal. A search was made at his hotel, where he was founded lifeless in his room. No cause of death was announced. Born on {…}

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Cast Change: Chiara Isotton Jumps In for Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Medea’

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The Metropolitan Opera announced a cast change for its performance of “Medea” on Nov. 10, 2026. The company said that Chiara Isotton will sing the title role replacing Sonya Yoncheva. Isotton made her Met debut in 2023 in the role of “Fedora.” She has sung at the Teatro alla Scala, Teatro La Fenice, Teatro Comunale in Bologna, Deutsche Oper Berlin, {…}

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Diego Matheuz Appointed Principal Conductor of Teatro Massimo

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Diego Matheuz has been appointed Principal Conductor of Palermo’s Teatro Massimo. Matheuz is one of the most prominent figures to emerge from Venezuela’s El Sistema and has established himself as a key presence on the international stage, both in the symphonic and operatic repertoire. He was the former Principal Conductor of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela. He has {…}

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Obituary: Legendary Conductor Gabriele Ferro Dies at 88

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On Oct. 29, 2026, legendary conductor Gabriele Ferro died at the of 88. Born on Nov. 15, 1937, Ferro completed his music studies, piano and composition, graduating at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory in Rome in 1960. He began conducting the RAI Scarlatti Orchestra in Naples, from 1965 until it was dissolved and in 1970, he was selected among young orchestra {…}

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Pierangelo Conte Named Sovrintendente of the Teatro Comunale di Bologna

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Pierangelo Conte has been named the Sovrintendente of the Teatro Comunale di Bologna. The decision was made following the unanimous proposal made by the Board of Directors of the Fondazione Teatro Comunale di Bologna, chaired by Mayor Matteo Lepore and Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli. In a statement, Matteo Lepore said, “I thank Pierangelo Conte for the work he has done so {…}

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Weekend Preview – International (2/24-2/26): Ailyn Perez, Francesco Meli and Leo Nucci Preview Verdi’s “La Traviata” Among Weekend Highlights

Metropolitan Opera 2016-17 Preview: Sonya Yoncheva Set To Enchant In Verdi’s ‘La Traviata’

Obituary: Mezzo Soprano Klara Takacs Passes Away

Weekend Preview (12/9-11) – International: ‘Elektra,’ Die Zauberflaute’ and ‘Macbeth’ Among the Operas Being Performed Around the World

Obituary: Italian Tenor Antonello Palombi Dies at 58

Cast Change: Chiara Isotton Jumps In for Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Medea’

Diego Matheuz Appointed Principal Conductor of Teatro Massimo

Obituary: Legendary Conductor Gabriele Ferro Dies at 88

Pierangelo Conte Named Sovrintendente of the Teatro Comunale di Bologna