In Less Than Five Minutes, Get To Know Soprano Francesca Aspromonte

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(Photo: Andrea Chemelli) OperaWire recently met up with the Italian soprano Francesca Aspromonte while she was preparing for her role as Servilia at Venice’s Teatro La Fenice. In spring 2026, her new CD, dedicated to the beautiful music of Alessandro Scarlatti, will be released on the Aparté label, in which she will be accompanied by her husband, Boris Begelman, on {…}

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Rai 5 to Broadcast ‘Lohengrin’ from Teatro dell’opera di Roma

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(Credit: Fabrizio Sansoni) On Nov. 27, Rai 5 will present the opening night of the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma’s 2025-2026 season. The season will open with Wagner’s “Lohengrin,” which returns to the Rome stage after a 50-year absence. The work will be transmitted on Rai Cultura and Rai 5 and will be conducted by Music Director Michele Mariotti and directed {…}

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Annalisa Stroppa Awarded Prestigious University of Brescia Award

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Annalisa Stroppa was presented with the University of Brescia Award in the category of “Culture, Arts, Entertainment and Sport” during the inauguration ceremony of the 44th Academic Year of the University of Brescia. The University selected Stroppa in recognition of her internationally acclaimed career, her unwavering commitment to promoting musical culture, and her profound and enduring bond with the city {…}

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Anna Netrebko Headlines Mannheim Concert Alongside Brian Jagde & George Petean in 2027

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On Jan. 21, 2027, Anna Netrebko will return to Mannheim for an evening of opera arias, duets, and trios. The concert will be held at the Rosengarten, and she is set to be joined by Brian Jagde and George Petean, and the Baden-Baden Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Marco Armiliato. The concert will include works by Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo {…}

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Saioa Hernández & Xabier Anduaga Headline Gran Teatre del Liceu’s New Year’s Concert

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a New Year’s concert on Jan. 4, 2026. The concert will feature Saioa Hernández and Xabier Anduaga alongside the Orquestra del Liceu and the Orquestra del Teatro La Fenice. Riccardo Frizza conduct. The collaboration will mark the first time the Liceu and Fenice work together, and it will also symbolize shared resilience after the {…}

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Q & A: Nicolò Balducci Talks About His Voice & The Roles That Are Making Him A Countertenor In Demand

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(Photo: Guiseppe Tricarico) Countertenor Nicolò Balducci first came to attention at the 2022 Early Music Festival in Innsbruck, where he won 3rd prize as well as the Young Artist Award in its Cesti singing competition. Three years later, he is now an established singer with an impressive CV, boasting a wide repertoire of roles from operas of the baroque era, {…}

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Verdi Lovers to Honor Iconic Composer at Verdi’s Square

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Verdi lovers around New York City will join forces on Friday, Oct. 10, with a public celebration at Verdi Square, located at Broadway and 73rd Street. Admirers of the legendary composer are invited to gather at 10:15 a.m., with the ceremony beginning promptly at 10:30 a.m. The event is free and open to all. The commemoration offers a chance to {…}

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Luca Micheletti Joins Askonas Holt for Management

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Luca Micheletti has joined Askonas Holt for worldwide management excluding Italy. He will be managed at Askonas Holt by Angelica Conner and Charlotte Bateman. The Italian baritone has appeared regularly on some of the world’s greatest stagesincluding the Teatro Real Madrid, Teatro alla Scala, Royal Ballet and Opera, Tokyo Metropolitan Festival Hall, The Metropolitan Opera, the Arena di Verona, Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, {…}

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Rosalind Plowright OBE to Become First Patron of Salisbury Chamber Chorus

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The Salisbury Chamber Chorus has announced that renowned opera singer Rosalind Plowright OBE has become its first Patron. Plowright, a resident of Salisbury, will make her debut public engagement with the Chorus in a masterclass featuring its members on Saturday, 18 October at The Medieval Hall, Salisbury. “We are delighted to have Rosalind as our Patron. Her extraordinary artistry and {…}

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In Less Than Five Minutes, Get To Know Soprano Francesca Aspromonte

Rai 5 to Broadcast ‘Lohengrin’ from Teatro dell’opera di Roma

Annalisa Stroppa Awarded Prestigious University of Brescia Award

Anna Netrebko Headlines Mannheim Concert Alongside Brian Jagde & George Petean in 2027

Saioa Hernández & Xabier Anduaga Headline Gran Teatre del Liceu’s New Year’s Concert

Q & A: Nicolò Balducci Talks About His Voice & The Roles That Are Making Him A Countertenor In Demand

Verdi Lovers to Honor Iconic Composer at Verdi’s Square

Luca Micheletti Joins Askonas Holt for Management

Rosalind Plowright OBE to Become First Patron of Salisbury Chamber Chorus