(Photo: Andreas Etter) In 1968, as Buenos Aires was going through a difficult political and social period, Astor Piazzolla and Horacio Ferrer brought to life a work destined to defy any clear definition: “María de Buenos Aires.” It is neither a lyric opera in the traditional sense nor a simple tango show; rather, as its own creators defined it, it {…}
The choice of the young Spanish mezzo Patricia Illera for the roles of María and her shadow in Ástor Piazzolla and Horracio Ferrer’s opera “María de Buenos Aires” was a wise one. After studying medicine at the UAM and singing at the Madrid School of Singing (ESCM), she has been able to alternate between oratorios such as Saint Saëns and {…}
The Theater St. Gallen is set to present Piazzolla’s “Maria de Buenos Aires” on May 7, 2022. The showcase will be presented at the UM!BAU venue under the musical direction of Natalia Salinas. The performance will be directed by Marcos Darbyshire. Cast members include Ieva Prudnikovaite in the title role of Maria with David Luque, Mariano Gladic, Isaac Espinoza Hidrobo, {…}
OperaStreaming has announced that it will present Piazzolla’s “Maria de Buenos Aires” from the Teatro Comunale in Ferrara on Dec. 18 and 19, 2021. The showcase, which will feature a new production directed by Carlos Branco and conducted by Jacopo Rivani, will star Martina Belli in the title role alongside Ruben Peloni as the Payador and Daniel Bonilla-Torres as El {…}
The Teatro Colón de Buenos Aires has announced its reopening. The theater will present, in association with the Astor Piazzolla Foundation, a cycle of performances celebrating the centennial of Piazzola’s birth. The 14-concert series is set to take place between March 5 through 20. It all kicks off with a concert featuring the Orquesta Estable del Teatro Colon performing in {…}
