(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 {…}
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 {…}
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 {…}
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 {…}
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, {…}
Anna Netrebko has withdrawn from her two performances of “Aida” on August 10 and 17 at the Arena di Verona.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 {…}
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 {…}
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 {…}
Angel Blue is set to make her Arena di Verona debut only three years after she canceled due to a incident relating to the use of blackface in “Aida.” The company noted that she will sing the role of Violetta in “La Traviata” in performances on June 27, July 5, and 11, 2024. Back in 2022, the soprano canceled her {…}
The Arena di Verona has announced its 2025 season. Verdi’s “Nabucco” will get a new production. Stefano Poda will direct the new production. Amartuvshin Enkhbat, Youngjun Park, Luca Salsi, and Igor Golovatenko lead the cast that includes Anna Pirozzi, Maria José Siri, Anna Netrebko, and Olga Maslova as Abigaille, Francesco Meli and Galeano Salas as Ismaele. The cast is rounded out by Roberto {…}
The Arena di Verona has announced that it has broken records following the 2024 season. The company said that the 101 Arena di Verona Opera Festival closed after three months with 50 performances and an income of 33,620,000 euros. The figure was higher than last season when teh company celebrated its 100th anniversary. The company also said that there were {…}