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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led by harpsichordist Ottavio Dantone, return to the Festival to perform the world premiere of a new Symphony and five unpublished arias by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi from “Lo frate nnammorato.”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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Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Guillaume Tell’

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of Rossini’s “Guillaume Tell.” The company said Roberto Frontali will sing the title role of Guillaume Tell replacing Carlos Álvarez who was originally scheduled. Frontali is well-known for work in the Italian repertoire including operas by Verdi, Donizetti, Puccini, Leoncavallo, Mascagni, and Cilea. He has performed at every major opera {…}

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Teatro alla Scala Announces Another Cast Change for ‘Don Carlo’

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The Teatro alla Scala has announced a new cast change for its production of “Don Carlo.” The company said, “Due to illness, Elīna Garanča has to withdraw from the performance of Don Carlo on Dec. 22 2023.” As a result, “The role of Princess Eboli will be entrusted to Veronica Simeoni, already involved in the performances of Dec. 30 and {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper Announces New Cast Change for ‘La Fanciulla del West’

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The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a new cast change for its production of “La Fanciulla del West.” The company said that Roberto Frontali will sing the role of Jack Rance on Jan. 7, 10, 12, and 15. Frontali will take over for Wolfgang Koch who was announced as a replacement for Carlos Álvarez last month. Frontali is a well-known Italian {…}

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Teatro dell’Opera di Roma Announces Cast Change for ‘Tosca’

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The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma has announced a cast change for its production of “Tosca.” The company noted that Fabio Sartori will replace Vittorio Grigolo in the role of  Cavaradossi. This season Sartori is set to perform at the Teatro Carlo Felice, Teatro alla Scala, Teatro La Fenice, and Berlin State Opera. He has performed “Tosca” in Rovigo, Palermo, Berlin, {…}