Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Sonya Yoncheva & Plácido Domingo Highlight Arena di Verona’s 2020 Festival

(Credit: Benno Kraehahn) The Arena di Verona has announced the 2020 casting featuring an all-star lineup. The opening of the season will showcase a new production by Gabriele Muccino of “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci.” Mascagni’s work will showcase Ekaterina Semenchuk, Alexia Voulgaridou, Maria José Siri, and Sonia Ganassi alternating as Santuzza and Murat Karahan, Carlo Ventre, Yusif Eyvazov, and Marcelo {…}

Dec 19, 2019

Aleksandra Kurzak & Roberto Alagna Headline New ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ & ‘Pagliacci At Arena Di Verona

The Arena di Verona has announced a one-night only cast for its upcoming production of Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” and Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci.” The theater announced that Aleksandra Kurzak and Roberto Alagna will sing both “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci” in a performance on August 8, 2020. The performance will mark Roberto Alagna’s debut at the Arena di Verona and it will mark {…}

Nov 7, 2019

Anna Netrebko & Yusif Eyvazov To Appear At Arena Di Verona’s 2020 Festival

The Arena di Verona has announced a special event in which Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov will perform a concert entitled “The Stars of Opera.” The two stars will be joined by Daniela Barcellona and Ambrogio Maestri, as well as conductor Marco Armiliato. The concert is scheduled for July 23 and will be part of an all-star festival which already {…}

Oct 16, 2019

Jonas Kaufmann Set To Make Arena Di Verona Debut

(Credit: Gregor Hohenberg) Jonas Kaufmann is set to make his Arena di Verona debut. The Arena di Verona announced that during the 2020 festival, the famed German tenor will make his first appearance at the legendary space in a one night special showcase currently entitled “Jonas Kaufmann Gala Event.” The concert will be held on June 28, 2020 and is {…}

Aug 12, 2019

Hui He Celebrates 15th Anniversary In Verona

Hui He is set to celebrate her 15th Anniversary at the Arena di Verona. The soprano will become the first female singer in the history to have sung on this stage for 15 years non-stop. The soprano made her debut on July 13, 2005 as Liù in Puccini’s “Turandot” alongside Jose Cura, Andrea Gruber, and under the baton of Lü Jia. She went {…}

Aug 9, 2019

Fathom Events To Present Plácido Domingo’s 50th-Anniversary Gala

Fathom Events is set to present Plácido Domingo’s 50th-anniversary gala from the Arena di Verona. “Plácido Domingo Gala” celebrates the historic talents of one of the greatest singers in the world, who has had an international career as a tenor, baritone, orchestra conductor, general manager and mentor of young talents. The gala included segments from ‘Nabucco,” “Macbeth,” and “Simon Boccanegra” and stars Anna {…}

Aug 6, 2019

Yusif Eyvazov Cancels ‘Tosca’ at Arena Di Verona

Yusif Eyvazov has canceled his performances of Puccini’s ‘Tosca’ at the Arena di Verona. In a press release the company stated, “Unfortunately, Yusif Eyvazov has to cancel the ‘Tosca’ performances in Arena di Verona due to his health condition.” As a result, the tenor will be replaced by Fabio Sartori and Vittorio Grigolo. Sartori will take over performances on August {…}

Jul 24, 2019

Tamara Wilson To Make Arena Di Verona History

(Credit: Cassandra Kay) Tamara Wilson will become the first soprano in 106 years to perform at “Aida” in the Arena di Verona without blackface. The soprano took to Instagram stating that her first performance on July 21 was the first time she had been put in costume and that she had been painted in the traditional makeup that has been {…}

Jul 11, 2019

Anna Netrebko & Yusif Eyvazov’s ‘Il Trovatore’ To Be Broadcast

Anna Netrebko has announced via Twitter that opera fans will soon be able to tune into broadcasts of Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” from Arena di Verona. The broadcasts will take place on Jul. 13 at 6:30 p.m. (via 3sat), Jul 14 at 10:15 p.m. (via ZDF), and Jul 20 at 10:20 p.m. (via France Télévisions). Netrebko stars as Leonora alongside Yusif Eyvazov {…}

Jun 17, 2019

Arena Di Verona To Celebrate Franco Zeffirelli During 2020 Season

The Arena di Verona has announced the 2020 season. The festival opens with a new production of Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci” and Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana.” The operas return to the stage for the first time since 2006. Performance Dates: June 13-August 22, 2020 Franco Zeffirelli’s production of Verdi’s “Aida” returns to the stage for a series of performances. Performance Dates: June 20-Sept. {…}

Mar 6, 2019

Arena Di Verona Announces Casting For 2019 Festival

The Arena di Verona has announced its casting for its star-studded 97th annual festival. La Traviata Four sopranos will share the leading role of Violetta Valéry, including Aleksandra Kurzak, Irina Lungu, Lisette Oropesa, and Lana Kos, while four tenors will share the role of Alfredo Germont, including Pavel Petrov, Vittorio Grigolo, Raffaele Abete, and Stephen Costello. Leo Nucci, Simone Piazzola, {…}