Q & A: Mezzo-Soprano Anita Rachvelishvili on Returning to Her Path, NYC, Teaching & The Importance of the Greek National Opera

On Oct. 15, 2026, the Greek National Opera will make its Carnegie Hall debut with a unique program that pays tribute to Nikos Kazantzakis, a Greek writer, journalist, politician, poet and philosopher. Among the vocal soloists on the showcase is Georgian mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili, who will also be performing in New York City for the first time in numerous years. {…}

Sep 28, 2026

Elīna Garanča to Make Role Debut as ‘Tosca’ at the Greek National Opera

The Greek National Opera has announced that Elīna Garanča will sing the title role of “Tosca.” The mezzo-soprano will make her role debut on Jan. 24 and 28 and it will mark her first collaboration with the Greek National Opera. Pier Giorgio Morandi will conduct the production by Nikos S. Petropoulos with Charles Castronovo in the role of Cavaradossi, while {…}

Aug 4, 2026

Greek National Opera 2025-26 Review: La Traviata

(Credit: V Isaeva) To close out its summer season, the Greek National Opera revived its historic Nikos S. Petropoulos production of “La Traviata.” The mise-en-scene, which premiered in November of 2001, is a traditionalist’s dream. There are essentially two sets for the production with one utilized three different times (Act one, Act two scene two, and Act three). This main {…}

May 28, 2026

Anita Rachvelishvili, Sonya Yoncheva, Ermonela Jaho, Dimitri Platanias & Brian Jagde Lead Greek National Opera’s 2026-27 Season

The Greek National Opera has announced its 2026-27 season. Dimitra Galani, Savina Yannatou, and Yannis Palamidas lead the music theatre tribute “Even If You Go Away…: Tribute to Marianina Kriezi”, conceived and curated by Galani with supervising direction by Katerina Petsatodi. The GNO Children’s Chorus participates. Performance Dates: Oct. 1 – 7, 2026 The GNO travels to Carnegie Hall for {…}

Feb 27, 2026

Anita Rachvelishvili & Maria Kostraki to Headline Greek National Opera’s Carnegie Hall Debut

The Greek National Opera (GNO) will bring its orchestra to the United States for the first time this fall, performing at Carnegie Hall on Oct. 15 in a program honoring the legacy of writer Nikos Kazantzakis. Titled “Nikos Kazantzakis: An Odyssey in Music,” the concert features mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili and soprano Maria Kostraki under the baton of conductor Vassilis Christopoulos, {…}

Jan 10, 2026

Catapult Opera to Throw Launch Party for Release of PENTATONE’s ‘La Ville Morte’ Recording

Catapult Opera will host a release party on Jan. 14, 2026, for its new album of Nadia Boulanger’s “La Ville Morte” at Cary Hall at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music in New York City. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a reception, followed by a musical program at 6:15 p.m. featuring soprano Melissa Harvey and tenor Joshua Dennis, {…}

Dec 30, 2025

Giorgos Koumendakis Renews Contract with Greek National Opera

The Greek National Opera has renewed composer Giorgos Koumendakis as Artistic Director for a fourth consecutive three-year term. Koumendakis assumed the Artistic Direction of the Greek National Opera in 2017 and has already completed nine years in this role. He is also the first Artistic Director in the Company’s 85-year history to be awarded a fourth consecutive term. In a {…}

Oct 15, 2025

Cast Change: Francesco Pio Galasso Jumps into ‘La Gioconda’

The Greek National Opera has announced a cast change for its production of “La Gioconda.” The company said, “We announce that the role of Enzo Grimaldo will be performed by the tenor Francesco Pio Galasso in all performances of ‘La Gioconda.’ The tenor Arsen Soghomonyan will not participate in the production.” Galasso has performed at the Teatro San Carlo di {…}

Aug 20, 2025

Greek National Opera Announces Historic Tour to Kick Off 2025-26 Season

The Greek National Opera has announced a tour across Greece as part of its 2025-26 outreach program. As part of the tour, the company will perform across 50 locations, including ports, mountain ranges, islands, and rural peripheries. Among the venues are the Akronafplia Festival, Kalamata Dance Megaron, Malliaropoulio Theatre, Municipal Theatre of Kiato, Trikala Cultural Centre, Municipal Conservatory of Larissa, {…}

Jun 26, 2025

Aleksandra Kurzak, Anita Rachvelishvili, Anna Pirozzi, Roberto Algana, Cellia Costea & Marina Viotti Lead Greek National Opera’s 2025-26 Season

The Greek National Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. Fabrizio Ventura conducts Ponchielli’s “La Gioconda” with Oliver Mears directing. Anna Pirozzi stars alongside Alisa Kolosova, Tassos Apostolou, Anita Rachvelishvili, Arsen Soghomonyan, Francesco Pio Galasso, and Dimitri Platanias. Performance Dates: Oct. 19-Nov. 7, 2025 Aleksandra Kurzak and Cellia Costea star in Puccini’s “Tosca” alongside Marcelo Puente, Roberto Alagna, Dimitri Platanias, and Tassis {…}

Jun 2, 2025

Greek National Opera Announces Another Cast Change for ‘Turandot’

The Greek National Opera has announced a cast change for its production of “Turandot.” The company said, “Due to Brian Jagde’s illness, Riccardo Massi will perform the role of Calaf on June 3, 6, and 8, while Francesco Pio Galasso will take over on June 5.” The news comes after Jagde canceled the June 1 performance due to diverticulitis. Jagde {…}

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