Teatro Carlo Felice to Present Verdi’s Il Corsaro’

The Teatro Carlo Felice is set to present Verdi’s rarely performed opera “Il Corsaro.” The opera, which is set to be presented from May 17 to May 26 will be conducted by Renato Palumbo and directed by Lamberto Puggelli. The production will star Francesco Meli (Corrado), Irina Lungu (Medora), Mario Cassi (Seid), Olga Maslova (Gulnara), Saverio Fiore (Selimo), Adriano Gramigni (Giovanni), Emilio Cesar Leonelli (Un eunuco), and Matteo Michi (Uno schiavo). In a statement Renato Palumbo {…}

Dec 10, 2021

Jessica Prat & Lucas Meachem Lead New CD/DVD Releases

This week audiences will get to celebrate the holiday with a new Christmas album by one of the leading baritones in the world and two rarely performed works by two of the greatest Italian composers. All I Want Baritone Lucas Meachem releases “All I Want,” an EP of five classic Christmas ballads on with Crossover Records. The carols include “All {…}

Apr 2, 2018

OperaVision 2017-18 Preview: Michael Fabiano Headlines ‘Il Corsaro’ From Valencia

Opera Vision will start streaming Verdi’s “Il Corsaro” from the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía in Valencia starting on April 8, 2018. The early Verdi opera will showcase Michael Fabiano alongside Kristina Mkhitaryan, Oksana Dyka, Vito Priante, and Evgeny Stavinsky. Fabio Biondi is conducting the opera and the Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana. The stream kicks off at 8 {…}

Apr 2, 2018

Palau de les Arts 2017-18 Review – Il Corsaro: Michael Fabiano & Vito Priante Dominate in Early Verdi Opera

This review is for the performance on April 1, 2018. Many of Verdi’s early operas are strange concoctions. As you sit there listening to these works, you find yourself often carried away by the hints of the genius to come. The knowledge of what he will become creates the anticipation that he will show up in his full greatness in {…}

May 28, 2017

Plácido Domingo, Gregory Kunde and Michael Fabiano Lead Palau De Les Arts’ 2017-18 Season

Valencia’s Palau de les Arts has announced its 2017-18 season which will feature nine operas. The first of the bunch will be Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly,” starting on October 11 and running for five performances. The opera will feature a new production by Emilio López. Liana Aleksanyan plays the doomed heroine. Gluck’s “Le Cinesi” follows up with a performance on Nov. {…}

Feb 19, 2017

On This Day: 5 Essential Roles in Vittorio Grigolo’s Career

Vittorio Grigolo is one of the most acclaimed tenors of his generation and has already been hailed as the successor to Luciano Pavarotti, his greatest qualities including his rampant energy and charisma on stage. On Feb. 19 Grigolo celebrates his 40th birthday and as a result OperaWire takes a look at some his most acclaimed roles The Duke in “Rigoletto” Vittorio Grigolo {…}

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