The Teatro Massimo di Palermo has announced the 2020 season, which will feature a number of new productions, stars, and concert performances. Opera The season opens with Wagner’s “Parsifal” conducted by Omer Meir Wellber and directed by Graham Vick. The work stars Daniel Kirch in the title role, Eva Maria Westbroek, Evgeny Nikitin, John Relyea, and Thomas Gazheli. Performance Dates: Jan. {…}
Federico Longhi is set to open his 2019-20 season in a new production of Verdi’s “Rigoletto” at Mainfranken Theater Würzburg. The new production will be directed by Markus Trabusch with stage and costume designs by Susanne Hiller. The production will be conducted by Enrico Calesso, the general music director of Würzburg Theatre. The production will also star Roberto Ortiz as {…}
Gianni Schicchi is one the most famous comedies in the operatic repertoire as it was Puccini’s only one and has become a signature for multiple baritones. Federico Longhi is one of those baritones that has used the role as a vehicle around the world. This week, he returns to the Teatro Carlo Felice to sing in this signature role. Prior {…}
Another weekend, more opera selections. This weekend we take a look at a plethora of rare works that will be taking the stage in major forms. Anna Bolena – Opera de Liege, Belgium Olga Peretyatko, Marko Mimica, Celso Albelo, and Sofia Soloviy headline a new production of Donizetti’s breakout opera. Giamopaolo Bisanti conducts the production Stefano Mazzonis di Pralafera. Gianni {…}
Puccini was known for his tragic operas and melodic genius as well as his exploration of musical landscapes. And then “Gianni Schicchi” came along, showing the composer’s ability to expand beyond drama with one of the most important comedies in the repertoire. The title role became synonymous with numerous baritones as it gave them the ability to explore their versatility {…}