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Arena di Verona Announces New Cast Change for ‘La Traviata’

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The Arena di Verona has announced a cast change for its production of “La Traviata.” The company said that Jessica Pratt will replace Nina Minasyan in the role of Violetta on August 19. Pratt recently performed at the Plácido Domingo Gala in Verona and this production of “La Traviata” marks her third production with the company. Pratt has performed at {…}

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National Centre for Performing Arts in Beijing to Present ‘La Traviata’

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The National Centre for Performing Arts in Beijing is set to present “La Traviata.” The showcase, which kicks off on August 8, 2023, and runs through the 13th, will star Ekaterina Bakanova and Zhou Xiaolin as Violetta. They are joined by Shi Yijie and Kou Jing as Alfredo; Liao Changyong and Zhang Yang as Giorgio Germont, and Yajie Zhang as {…}

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Francesca Dotto Leads ‘La Traviata’ at the Terme di Caracalla

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The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma is set to present Verdi’s “La Traviata” at the Terme di Caracalla. The opera will be presented between July 21 and August 9 in Lorenzo Mariani’s 2018 production. In a statement, Mariani, noted, “When I was invited to direct ‘La Traviata,’ I wanted to start from the source by re-reading the novel ‘La dame aux camélias’ {…}

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Anna Netrebko Headlines ‘La Traviata’ at Wiener Konzerthaus

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(Credit: tim osipov) Anna Netrebko is set to perform Verdi’s “La Traviata” on Sept. 6, 2023 in a concert performance. The performance will mark the first time Netrebko sings the iconic opera in Austria since 2009. It also comes nearly 20 years after her breakout turn in Salzburg in 2005. The soprano famously performed the opera at the San Francisco {…}

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Bregenz Festival to Present ‘La Traviata’ in 2026 & 2027

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The Bregenz Festival has announced that in the summers of 2026 and 2027, it will show Verdi’s “La Traviata.” The new production by Damiano Michieletto will mark the first time the opera is performed at the festival. In a statement, the designated artistic director Lilli Paasikivi said, “‘La Traviata‘ is the epitome of Italian romantic opera. The story, the music, {…}

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Teatro Principal Fires Hugo de Ana for ‘La Traviata’

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The Teatro Principal in Mallorca, Spain has fired Hugo de Ana from its production of Verdi’s “La Traviata” following accusations of inadequate behavior. According to reports, the theater received numerous complaints regarding de Ana’s behavior in rehearsals toward members of the artistic team. The theater said that the decision was made in order to have a “good work environment. ” {…}

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Opera Carolina 2022-23 Review: La Traviata

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Opera Carolina closed its 2022-23 season with a fantastic production of Verdi’s “La Traviata.” At the rise of the curtain, the audience was transported to 19th-century Paris. Ercole Sormani’s intricate set design was outstanding. The detailed paintings on the multi-layered drapes showed the characteristics of a lavish parlor and countryside home; this mixed with Michael Baumgarten’s life-like light design created {…}

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Opéra de Monte-Carlo’s ‘La Traviata’ to be Broadcast on Medici.tv

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Opéra de Monte-Carlo’s recent run of “La Traviata” will be broadcast on medici.tv on March 30 at 8 pm. The broadcast will be of stage director Gabriel Grinda’s recent production starring Aida Garifullina as Violetta and Javier Camarena as Alfredo with Massimo Zanetti conducting. Also featured in the cast is Loriana Castellano, Federica Sardella, Massimo Cavalletti, Alejandro Del Angel, Roberto Accurso, {…}

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Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Announces Cast Change for Performance of ‘La Traviata’

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The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino has announced a cast change for its extraordinary performance of Verdi’s “La Traviata.” The company said that Nadezhda Pavlova will sing the role of Violetta replacing Aida Garifullina who was originally announced. Pavlova has performed at the Bolshoi Theatre Moscow, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Kölner Philharmonie, Konzerthaus Dortmund, Grand Théâtre de Luxembourg, and Konzerthaus Vienna. Her repertoire includes {…}