Anna Netrebko, Lisette Oropesa, Carolina López Moreno, Martina Russomanno, Yusif Eyvazov, Ludovic Tézier, Luca Salsi & Maria José Siri Lead Arena di Verona’s 2026 Season

The Arena di Verona has announced its 2026 season. The season will open with a new production of Verdi’s “La Traviata.” Michele Spotti and Francesco Ivan Ciampa conduct the new production starring Martina Russomanno, Gilda Fiume and Rosa Feola. The casts also include Yusif Eyvazov, Galeano Salas, Francesco Meli, René Barbera, Adam Smith, Amartuvshin Enkhbat, Mihai Damian, Youngjun Park, Ludovic {…}

Sep 15, 2025

Arena di Verona Announces Historic 2025 Results

The Arena di Verona has announced the result of its 2025 season, which featured 52 evenings of performances. The company said that it made 35,619,000 euros, which was 2 million more than in 2024. Additionally, the festival saw 404,715 spectators from 130 countries, including the U.K., the U.S., France, Korea, and many more. Additionally, the festival saw 18 sold-out shows, {…}

Aug 29, 2025

Cast Change: Erin Morley Withdraws from ‘Rigoletto’ at Arena di Verona

Erin Morley has canceled her August 30 performance of “Rigoletto.” The soprano took to social media and said , “Dear friends, I am heartbroken to tell you all that I have an unforeseen medical situation that I have to take care of, and which makes it impossible for me to sing Gilda at the Arena di Verona right now. I’m {…}

Aug 20, 2025

Cast Change: Maria Jose Siri Replaces Marina Rebeka in ‘Aida’

(Crédit: Michele Monasta) The Arena di Verona has announced a cast change for its production of Verdi’s “Aida.” The company said that Marina Rebeka will no longer sing the August 24 & 28 performances. Instead, Maria Jose Siri will sing the title role on August 24. No soprano has been announced for the August 28 performance. Siri, who has been {…}

Aug 4, 2025

Nadine Sierra Cancels Arena di Verona Performances

Nadine Sierra has canceled her two performances at the Arena di Verona. The soprano was to have performed “La Traviata” on August 2 and “Rigoletto” on August 8, 2025. In a statement the soprano said, “It is with deep regret that I must announce the cancellation of my upcoming performances at the Arena di Verona due to health reasons. This {…}

Jul 11, 2025

Jorge de León Joins Arena di Verona’s ‘Aida’ Production

Jorge de León is joining the cast of “Aida” at the Arena di Verona. The company announced that the Spanish tenor will replace Brian Jagde in the role of Radames on July 13 and 16, 2025. De León has performed the role to great acclaim at the Metropolitan Opera, Teatro Real, Wiener Staatsoper, and Teatro alla Scala. He performed the {…}

Jul 10, 2025

Performers at Arena di Verona Fainting, Seeking Medical Assistance As a Result of Stefano Poda’s ‘Aida’ & ‘Nabucco’ Costumes

Performers are reportedly struggling with the intense heat during performances at the Arena di Verona. Per a report by Italian publication Gramilano, four members of the chorus were in need of medical assistance during a performance of “Nabucco” on June 28. Meanwhile, a chorus member fainted during “Aida” on June 29 while two others needed medical assistance. “Biker boots, full {…}

Jul 1, 2025

Arena di Verona Announces Cast Changes for ‘Aida’

The Arena di Verona has announced that Maria Jose Siri will take over Anna Netrebko’s performances in “Aida” on August 10 and 17, 2025. The company also noted that Yusif Eyvazov will replace Brian Jagde on July 13, 2025 in the role of Radames. Siri opened the production on June 20 and is well known for her interpretation of Aida, {…}

Jun 25, 2025

Anna Netrebko Withdraws from ‘Aida’ Performances at the Arena di Verona

Anna Netrebko has withdrawn from her two performances of “Aida” on August 10 and 17 at the Arena di Verona. The soprano said, “I sincerely regret the inconvenience this may cause audience members who had planned to hear me reprise my role in this wonderful Stefano Poda production. I look forward to my three performances in Nabucco next month, which will {…}

Jun 20, 2025

Arena di Verona Announces Cast Change for ‘Aida’

The Arena di Verona has announced a cast change for its production of Verdi’s “Aida” on June 20, 2025. The company said that Gregoy Kunde will sing the role of Radames, replacing Luciano Ganci, who is ill. Kunde took to social media and said, “Excited to be on my way to Verona today! I’m delighted to be joining my dear {…}

Jun 13, 2025

Artist of the Week: Amartuvshin Enkhbat

On June 13, the Arena di Verona is set to open its 102nd season with a new production of “Nabucco” by Stefano Poda. The production promises to bring technology and modernity to the forefront while also showcasing some of the best Verdi voices to the stage. Among them is Mongolian baritone Amartuvshin Enkhbat, who will headline the production with his {…}