On Site Opera is set to continue its 10th anniversary celebration with a production of Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi.” The showcase, which opens on April 7, 2022 and runs through the 10th, will take place at The Prince George Ballroom in New York City. In the process, the work will be updated from the 13th century to the roaring 1920s. The {…}
(Credit: Richard Lewisohn) The Grange Park Opera has announced that it will present a film version of Puccini’s comic masterpiece “Gianni Schicchi.” “Though the real Donati family and Schicchi lived in the early 1300s, and Puccini set his opera at that time, we are depicting a greedy family and a rogue of today. However, our Schicchi is a loveable rogue, {…}
(Credit: © Craig Fuller) When it comes to sex and death, timing is everything. The Royal Academy of Music is one of Europe’s leading conservatoires, with a renowned opera program for young singers whose stars are in the ascendant. This autumn they offered – across two casts – a double bill of Maurice Ravel’s mischievous farce “L’heure Espagnole” and Giacomo {…}
“Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a section or a film in its entirety, highlighting the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment features Pixar’s “Luca.” Pixar’s {…}
(Credits: Maria José Siri official website / Chris Gloag / Zoe Cura / Georg List) Italian television channel Rai5 has announced broadcasts for the week of Feb. 14 – Feb. 20, 2021. The opera broadcasts will be dedicated to composer Giacomo Puccini. The stream on Feb. 14 will be dedicated to late soprano Mirella Freni. OPERAS The broadcast of Niccolò {…}
On Jan. 22, 2021, the Teatro Municipale la Piacenza in Italy will live stream a production of “Gianni Schicchi.” The opera will be streamed on the online platform Opera Streaming and will be conducted by Massimiliano Stefanelli. Renato Bonajuto will direct the production which is set to be headlined by Roberto de Candia in the title role. The cast will also {…}
The Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo and Ópera de Colombia will be releasing a video production of “Gianni Schicchi” on Nov. 5, 2020. The production, which will be streamed until Nov. 12 via the Bancolombia and Teatro Mayor online platform, will feature performances from the Orquesta Filarmónica Juvenil de la Orquesta Filarmónica de Bogotá, as well as 15 vocal {…}
(Photo credit: Opera Ithaca) Diving headfirst into creating a film production of an opera in the middle of a pandemic is a risk that most companies might shy away from taking right now. Social distancing and the tedious task of troubleshooting with technology, video editing, and sound design are all vital factors that must be adhered to and mastered. However, {…}
Opera Ithaca has launched a trailer for its upcoming video production of “Gianni Schicchi.” The opera will begin streaming on Oct. 9, 2020 through Cinemapolis, Ithaca’s premiere independent movie theater, at a cost of $25. Musicians and other members of the artistic team are Ithaca locals, while the soloists are renowned opera stars from around the world. Dennis Jesse takes {…}
As Renée Fleming, “America’s Diva,” introduced the third to last piece in a program that ranged from Handel to Cantaloube to Harold Arlen, the beloved singer sighed deeply. It was a testament to the magic and beauty she had spun singing one of the standout numbers of her concert, “O mio babbino caro” from Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi.” She sang the {…}
Opera Ithaca announced plans for a September release of an original filmed production of the Puccini/Forzano comedic opera, “Gianni Schicchi.” The New York State-based company is working to revamp its 2020-21 season as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt live performances in the United States and abroad. Praised for its innovative productions, Opera Ithaca sets the story in the present {…}