Ailyn Pérez, Marta Torbidoni & Maria Grazia Schiavo Lead Angers/Nantes Opera’s 2022-23 Season

The Angers/Nantes Opera has announced its 2022-23 season. Here is a look at the opera productions and vocal performances. Opera Raphaële Kennedy, Sophia Burgos, Els Janssens Vanmunster, Marc Scoffoni, Charles Rice, and Vincent Bouchot lead “L’Annonce faite à Marie.” The world premiere is composed by Philippe Leroux. Célie Pauthe directs the production. Performance Dates: Oct. 9-Nov. 19, 2022 Christophe Rousset {…}

Sep 24, 2021

Valerio Borgioni & Francesca Sassu Lead Teatro Lirico di Cagliari’s Fall 2021-22 Season

(Credit: Priamo Tolu) The Teatro Lirico di Cagliari has announced its fall 2021-22 season. Here are the vocal and operatic performances of the year. Luciano Acocella conduct the Orchestra and chorus of the Teatro Lirico di Cagliari in music by Helios, Brahms, and Schumann. Performance Dates: Oct. 1 & 2, 2021 Gluck’s “Orfeo ed Euridice” is set to star Victória {…}

Sep 17, 2021

Jonas Kaufmann, Federico Longhi & Julien Van Mellaerts Headlines New CD/DVD Releases

This week, audiences will get to discover new releases of world premieres, rarely performed works, and several debut albums. This is also a new release from one of the most famous singers in the world. Il Vologeso The Mozartists release Niccolò Jommelli’s “Il Vologeso,” with a cast headed by the Irish mezzo-soprano Rachel Kelly, Stuart Jackson, and Gemma Lois Summerfield. {…}

Aug 20, 2021

Federico Longhi Highlights ‘Don Pasquale’ at Luglio Musicale Trapanese

On August 25 and 27, the Luglio Musicale Trapanese will present a production of “Don Pasquale” at the open-air Theatre Giuseppe Di Stefano. The production will star Federico Longhi in the title role in a revival production by Pier Francesco Maestrini. The production will also star Francesca Benitez as Norina, Patrick Kabongo as Ernesto, and Alessio Arduini as Malatesta. The {…}

Aug 2, 2021

Fabio Sartori, Salome Jicia & Serena Gamberoni Lead Teatro Carlo Felice’s Fall 2021-22 Season

The Teatro Carlo Felice in Genova, Italy has announced its fall 2021-22 season featuring three productions and several concerts. Here is a look at the fall season. The season will open with a double bill of Francesco Filidei’s “Sull’esser angeli” and Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci.” Claudia Catarzi will dance the opening work while Fabio Sartori and Sergio Escobar will headline Leoncavallo’s work {…}

Jul 7, 2021

John Osborn, Tamara Wilson, Francesca Dotto, & Carmela Remigio Lead Teatro La Fenice’s 2021-22 Season

Italy’s Teatro La Fenice has announced its 2021-22 season featuring 11 operatic productions and several vocal concerts. Here is a look. Opera Sesto Quatrini conducts Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” which is set to star Monica Zanettin in the title role, Manuela Custer as Suzuki, Vincenzo Costanzo as Pinkerton, and Alberto Mastromarino as Sharpless. Performance Dates: Sept. 10-22, 2021 Antonio Poli sings {…}

Jul 2, 2021

Teatro Regio di Parma to Present ‘Carmina Burana’

On July 3, the Teatro Regio di Parma’s Estate al Parco della Musica will present Orff’s “Carmina Burana.” The oratorio will star Hasmik Torosyan, David Astorga, and Federico Longhi in a version for soloists, chorus, two pianos, and percussions. Sergio Alapont conducts the performance which will also inlcude Giulio Zappa and Dario Tondelli on piano. Martino Faggiani prepared the Coro {…}

Jun 5, 2021

Teatro Regio di Parma Announces Summer Festival

The Teatro Regio di Parma in Italy has announced its Estate al Parco della Musica festival. Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale” will highlight the season with Laura Giordano, Antonio Mandrillo, Federico Longhi, and Pablo Galvez. Ferdinando Sulla conducts Pier Francesco Maestrini’s production. Performance Dates: June 30-July 11, 2021 Orff’s “Carmina Burana” will feature Hasmik Torosyan, David Astorga, and Alberto Bonifazio. Giulio Zappa {…}

Jun 11, 2020

Teatro Regio di Parma Announces ‘Rigoletto al Barsò’

The Teatro Regio di Parma has announced “Rigoletto al barsò.” The theater will showcase a production of Verdi’s beloved opera this summer at the Parma, Parco della Musica from June 29 through July 16. The cast will include David Astorga and Carmine Riccio sharing the role of the Duke, with Giulia Bolcato and Giada Borrelli alternating as Gilda. Federico Longhi {…}

Jan 10, 2020

AIda Garifullina, Charles Castronovo & Astrik Khanamiryan Headline Top 5 International Weekend (1/10-12)

(Credit :Joel Jöggu Schweizer/ Prague State Opera) This weekend is all about classic operas from Verdi, Donizetti, and Puccini. Many rising stars are performing this weekend so what better way to start the New Year than to focus on them. Il Trovatore – Landstheater Linz, Austria Federico Longhi leads Verdi’s popular work in his role debut as the Count de {…}

Jan 3, 2020

Federico Longhi Headlines ‘Il Trovatore’ in Linz

Federico Longhi is set to headline a production of Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” at the Linz Landestheater in Austria. Longhi will make his role debut as the Conte di Luna adding another Verdi role to his repertoire which already includes Falstaff and Rigoletto, among others. In a press statement Longhi said: “I can’t wait for my debut in this role, another {…}