The Festival Verdi has announced a cast change for its Requiem performances on Sept. 18 & 20, 2020. The festival announced that bass Roberto Tagliavini will replace Michele Pertusi, who is replacing Ildar Abdrazakov in “Don Carlos” at the Wiener Staatsoper. In a statement, Wiener Staatsoper General Director Dr. Bogdan Roščić expressed immense gratitude to the Festival Verdi for releasing {…}
The Festival Verdi has announced a cast change for its upcoming “Ernani.” The festival announced that Vladimir Stoyanov will take over the role of Don Carlo replacing Amartuvshin Enkhbat, who is in Mongolia and unable to perform due to the quarantine imposed as a result of continued concerns over COVID-19. Stoyanov is a well-known baritone who has performed at the {…}
The Festival Verdi has announced its 2020 program featuring three new productions and one concert performance. Here is a look: Verdi and Solera’s “I Lombardi alla Prima Crociata” will feature Marco Ciaponi, Michele Pertusi, Yolanda Auyanet, and Jean-Francois Borras. Daniele Callegari will conduct the production by Hugo de Ana. Performance Dates: Sept. 24-Oct. 17, 2020 Verdi and Piave’s “Rigoletto” will be interpreted in collaboration {…}
As part of their ongoing mission of celebrating one of opera’s most beloved composers, the Festival Verdi has given a preview of its 2019 program. While more details will be announced in January, the four operas for the upcoming festival will be “I Due Foscari,” “Luisa Miller,” “Aida,” and “Nabucco.” The Festival Verdi is organized by the Teatro Regio di Parma, and general director Anna {…}
