Ana Cernicova, Nicoleta Maier, Stefan von Korch, Cosmin Marcovici, Diana lonescu Star in Iaşi National Opera’s ‘The Merry Widow 2.0’

Iaşi National Opera is set to present “The Merry Widow 2.0.” Sopranos Ana Cernicova and Nicoleta Maier take on the title role in Lehar’s “The Merry Widow,” on Feb. 6 and 7, respectively. The cast is rounded out by sopranos Diana lonescu and Angelica Solomon, countertenor Alexandru Savin, tenors Cosmin Marcovici, Andrei Lazăr, and Stefan von Korch, and basses Andrei {…}

Jun 16, 2025

Opera Aperta Festival 2025 to Present ‘La Traviata’

Closing out the 2025 Opera Aperta International Festival is Verdi’s “La Traviata.” Diana Alexe takes on the role of Violetta, beside Ovidiu Purcel as Alfredo. The cast is rounded out by Alexandra Leșiu, Oana Trîmbițaș, Geani Brad, Florin Pop, Cristian Hodrea, Bogdan Nistor, Petre Burcă, Iosiah Balteș, Varga János, and Cristina Tureanu. Directors include Nadine Duffaut and Iulian Dumitraș. They {…}

Aug 31, 2021

Iași National Opera General Manager Resigns due to Ongoing Investigation

Beatrice Rancea, the general manager of Iași National Opera in Romania, has resigned. The General Manager, who had already been suspended in March, resigned due to an ongoing investigation into the spending of public subsidy received by the theatre in eastern Romania. In a statement, Rancea stated, “my achievements as a manager have lately been denigrated and condemned, being put {…}

Mar 4, 2021

Iași National Opera Names Interim General Manager Amid Embezzlement Investigation

The Iași National Opera has named Florin Daniel Șandru as its interim General Manager. The Romanian company announced the decision as a result of Beatrice Rancea’s suspension as she is under investigation for embezzlement. Earlier on March 4, the Romanian anti-organized crime prosecutors placed Rancea under judicial control in an embezzlement case. Rancea alongside other suspects are being investigated for {…}