Giampaolo Bisanti to Take Over ‘Tosca’ Performances in Munich

(Photo Credit: Wiener Staatsoper/Giampaolo Maria Bisanti) Conductor Andrea Battistoni has withdrawn from the production of Puccini, Giacosa and Illica’s “Tosca” at the Bayerische Staatsoper in Munich due to illness. As a result, Giampaolo Bisanti will conduct in his stead for performances on Feb. 17 & 20, 2020. Bisanti will lead the cast that includes Anja Harteros in the title role, {…}

Jun 28, 2019

Canadian Opera Company Wins Big At 2019 Dora Mavor Moore Awards

(Production picture from the Canadian Opera Company) The winners of the 2019 Dora Awards were announced earlier this week. Among the opera categories, the Canadian Opera Company won a number of major accolades, including Outstanding Production for its staging of “Eugene Onegin.” In sum, the company managed seven wins for three different operas. “Eugene Onegin” was the big winner, taking {…}

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Giampaolo Bisanti to Take Over ‘Tosca’ Performances in Munich

Canadian Opera Company Wins Big At 2019 Dora Mavor Moore Awards