The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a conductor change for two performances of “La Cenerentola.” Antonello Allemandi will conduct the opera on June 14 and 19, taking over for Ivor Bolton who has withdrawn from the production. He leads a cast that stars Lawrence Brownlee, Isabel Leonard, Nikolay Borchev, and Roberto Tagliavini, among others. Antonio Fogliani is still set to conduct {…}
(Photo © Wiener Staatsoper / Michael Pöhn) “La Cenerentola” premiered in 1817, shortly after Rossini’s success with “Il Barbiere di Siviglia.” History tells us that it was composed in just three weeks, with only minimal self-plagiarism: the overture was borrowed from “La Gazetta,” and the protagonist’s final rondo from the tenor’s final aria in “Il Barbiere.” The story is a {…}
The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a new cast change for Rossini’s “La Cenerentola.” The company said that Maria Kataeva will sing the title role replacing Gaëlle Arquez, who is forced to cancel due to personal reasons. Kataeva will sing the performances on May 18, 21, 24, 29 and June 1, 2024. The mezzo is known for her interpretations of {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of Rossini’s “La Cenerentola” The company said that Juan Diego Flórez will replace Edgardo Rocha as Don Ramiro. The company added that Flórez had to cancel the originally planned revival of “Guillaume Tell” because of a tract inflammation. Since he missed all the rehearsals due to illness, he can {…}
The Boston Lyric Opera is set to present a city-centric take on Rossini’s “La Cenerentola” The interpretation will bring the familiar story of a mistreated young woman and a handsome prince into the hearts of two familiar Boston neighborhoods. Boston resident Dawn M. Simmons will make her opera debut directing a cast that includes Cecelia Hall, Levy Sekgapane, Dana Varga, {…}
Toledo Opera will present Gioachino Rossini’s “Cinderella” on Oct. 6 and 8, 2023 at the Valentine Theatre. “Cinderella” stars mezzo-soprano Sarah Coit as Angelina, tenor David Walton as Prince Ramiro, and Keith Phares as Count Dandini. Michelle Rofrano conducts the production by Marc Verzatt. In a statement, Toledo Opera Executive Director Suzanne Rorick said, “We are pleased to begin our {…}
Credit: Danae Kinova The Olympia City Music Theatre Maria Callas has unveiled its 2023-24 season, which includes three operas in both staged productions and concert versions. The season features a blend of Greek artists and international stars, including a concert by soprano Julie Fuchs. For the purposes of this article only opera and classical voice performances are listed. The season {…}
In part of its opera for all series, Opera Maine will present Rossini’s “La Cenerentola.” Israel Gursky will lead Hongni Wu, who will play the title role beside Jack Swanson as the prince, as well as Patrick Carfizzi, Robert Mellon, Katherine Henly, Rachel Barg, and William Guanbo Su. They are joined by the Opera Maine Orchestra and Chorus and directed by {…}
SAS Performing Arts Concert Opera has unveiled its two upcoming performances. First up is Rossini’s “La Cenerentola” at Chris and St. Stephen’s Church in New York City. The performance will star mezzo-soprano Sophie Delphis as Cenerentola and tenor Ai Ra as Prince Ramiro. Playing the wicked Stepsisters are soprano Yuxin Zhou as Clorinda and mezzo Monica Camafreita as Tisbe with {…}
Jerusalem Lyric Opera Festival has unveiled its winter 2022-23 slate. The company will kick things off with a Rachmaninoff Vocal concert. Performance Dates: Dec. 14, 2022. That will be followed by performances of “La Cenerentola” at the Palace Modi’’in, Tse’elon. Performance Dates: Dec. 19, 2022 – Feb. 1, 2023. That will be followed up by a performance of Mascagni’s “Cavalleria {…}
In September, mezzo-soprano Teresa Iervolino got a call from the Bayerische Staatsoper to perform “La Cenerentola” on short notice. The mezzo, who was already scheduled to perform at the house later in the month immediately said yes and began her season earlier than expected. A rising star in the opera world, Iervolino has already made her name performing Bel canto {…}