Anna Netrebko & Juan Diego Flórez Lead Screenings at Film Festival am Wiener Rathausplatz

The Wiener Staatsoper has announced that three operas will be presented as part of the Film Festival am Wiener Rathausplatz. The festival will first present Puccini’s “Tosca” from a 2020 recording. The legendary production by Margarethe Wallmann stars Anna Netrebko in the role of Tosca, Yusif Eyvazov as Cavaradossi, and Wolfgang Koch as Scarpia. Conducting the production is Bertrand de Billy. Presentation: July 5, 2023 {…}

Jul 1, 2023

Arena di Verona Announces Juan Diego Flórez Gala Program

The Arena di Verona has announced the programming for Juan Diego Flórez’s gala concert. The company said that the program will include excerpts from such operas as Verdi’s “Luisa Miller” and “La Traviata,” Donizetti’s “la Fille du Regiment” and “Don Pasquale,” Rossini’s “La Cenerentola,” Gounod’s “Romeo et Juliette,” and Puccini’s “La Boheme” and “Manon Lescaut.” Flórez will be joined by {…}

Apr 16, 2023

Cecilia Bartoli, Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Lisette Oropesa & Juan Diego Flórez Lead Wiener Staatsoper’s 2023-24 Season

The Wiener Staatsoper has announced the 2023-24 season featuring new productions, revivals, and concerts. Premieres The company will showcase Tatjana Gürbaca’s production of “Il Trittico.” For “Il Tabarro,” audiences will hear Carlos Álvarez, Anja Kampe, and Joshua Guerrero. Headlining “Suor Angelica” will be Eleonora Buratto and Michaela Schuster. Finally, for “Gianni Schicchi,” the headliners including Carlos Álvarez, Serena Sáenz, Michaela {…}

Apr 11, 2023

Teatro alla Scala to Broadcast ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’

The Teatro alla Scala’s new “Lucia di Lammermoor” production is set to broadcast worldwide. The company announced that the premiere on April 13 will be broadcast on Rai Radio 3 and on Rai 5 tv. The new production by Yannis Kokkos will be conducted by Riccardo Chailly and will feature the second critical edition by Gabriele Dotto e Roger Parker. Lisette {…}

Apr 3, 2023

Anna Netrebko, Peter Mattei, Juan Diego Flórez, Regula Mühlemann & Rolando Villazón Lead Philharmonie de Paris’ 2023-24 Season

The Philharmonie de Paris has announced its 2023-24 season. Here is a look at the vocal highlights of the season. Klaus Mäkelä conducts Orchestre de Paris with soloists Bertrand Chamayou, Olga Peretyatko, Pavel Petrov, Alexey Markov, and Bertrand Mandico. The program includes music by Stravinsky, Prokofiev, and Rachmaninoff. Performance Dates: Sept. 6 & 7, 2023 Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Mass in {…}

Mar 2, 2023

Diana Damrau, Kristine Opolais, Elīna Garanca & Juan Diego Flórez Lead Carnegie Hall’s 2023-24 Season

Carnegie Hall has announced its 2023-24 season bringing some of the greatest artists in the world. Here is a look at the vocal performances of the season. Sphinx Virtuosi will feature bass players Xavier Foley and Kebra Seyoun-Charles with special guests Raquel González and Abel Selaocoe. The program will include Javier Farias, Andrea Casarrubios, Villa-Lobos, and Xavier Foley music. Performance {…}

Feb 28, 2023

Juan Diego Flórez to Be Artistic Director of Rossini Opera Festival Until 2026

Juan Diego Flórez has extended his contract as Artistic Director of the Rossini Opera Festival. Flórez will continue in the position until the end of 2026. In a statement, the tenor said, “I thank the Superintendent Ernesto Palacio for having wanted to confirm me as artistic director of the ROF for the four-year period 2023-2026. I also thank President Vimini {…}

Feb 28, 2023

Arena di Verona Announces New ‘Rigoletto’ Production

The Arena di Verona has announced that it will present a new production of “Rigoletto” for its 2023 season. The new production will be an homage to the Italian neorealist cinema of the 50s. It will be directed by Antonio Albanese, who has previously directed at the Teatro alla Scala di Milano, Teatro Lirico di Cagliari, Teatro Petruzzelli di Bari, {…}

Jan 29, 2023

Juan Diego Flórez Cancels Carnegie Hall Recital

Juan Diego Flórez has canceled his recital at Carnegie Hall on Jan. 29, 2023. The tenor took to social media and said, “I am very sorry to announce that tomorrow’s concert in Carnegie Hall will also have to be postponed. A new replacement date for later in the year will be announced soon. Thank you for all your good wishes.” {…}

Jan 26, 2023

Juan Diego Flórez Cancels Kennedy Center Recital

Juan Diego Flórez has canceled his recital at the Kennedy Center. The tenor took to social media and said, “I am so sorry to announce that regrettably, I have to cancel my concert tomorrow at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC due to a sudden throat infection. We are already looking for a replacement date, and I hope to be {…}

Dec 30, 2022

Wiener Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘La Fille du Régiment’

Juan Diego Flórez has canceled his third performance of “La Fille du Régiment” on Dec. 30 at the Wiener Staatsoper. In a statement, the tenor said, “Due to a persistent cold, unfortunately, I will not be able to sing the third performance of ‘La Fille du Régiment’ at the Wiener Staatsoper on Dec 30th. Thank you very much for your {…}

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