(Photo: © Olga Rubio Dalmau) In anticipation of Opernhaus Zurich’s 2025-26 season announcement, it has been confirmed that Anna Netrebko will be back with the company for a production of “La Forza del Destino.” The website Aargauer Zeitung confirmed that the new opera director, Matthias Schulz said, “We’ve also secured Anna Netrebko; she will soon sing Leonora in Verdi’s ‘Forza {…}
The Greek National Opera will present “La Forza del Destino” for the first time in 27 years. The production by Rodula Gaitanou will set the famed Verdi opera in the early 20th century with references to the first two World Wars. “’La forza del destino’ is a story about an original sin, which perpetuates and defines the actions and choices {…}
(Credit: Brescia – Amisano © Teatro alla Scala) Legend has it that “La forza del destino” is a cursed opera, associated with tragedies that seem to haunt every new production. From companies falling into bankruptcy after staging it, to severe technical and production errors arising after the famous overture, and even the deaths of artists linked to the work—this reputation {…}
There’s been a lot of opera in 2024. And quite frankly, there’s been a lot of good opera. So as has become our tradition, here is a look at some of OperaWire’s editorial team’s picks for their personal favorite performances of 2024. Matt Costello: Act three of “Götterdämmerung” – Tanglewood It’s always a tricky thing to think about one’s “Performance {…}
The Teatro Alla Scala has announced a cast change for its production of “La Forza del Destino” for the Dec. 13 performance. Brian Jagde will not perform the role of Don Alvaro due to the birth of his first child. Teatro alla Scala, though saddened by his absence, extends its warmest wishes for happiness to him and his family and as {…}
Rai Cultura has announced that 1.6 million spectators watched the opening of “La Forza del Destino.” The audience was 10.2 percent of the shares on Dec. 7, 2024. In a statement Rai CEO Giampaolo Rossi said, “The success of “La Forza del Destino” which was staged last night for the premiere at La Scala – with over 1 million 600 {…}
General Director of the Teatro alla Scala Dominque Meyer has condemned the booing against soprano Anna Netrebko at the opening of the Teatro alla Scala in “La Forza del Destino.” Following a performance that was met with healthy applause after the soprano’s three arias, Netrebko was met with boos at her curtain call. Meyer responded that it was “ridiculous to {…}
This week the Teatro alla Scala opens its 2024-25 season with “La Forza del Destino.” The Dec. 7 opening is considered one of the most important evenings in opera as the opera will be streamed and broadcast live around the world and will feature some of the most important opera stars currently performing. It will also include a rising star, {…}
(Credit: Brescia – Amisano © Teatro alla Scala) The “Prima della Scala” is more than just an opera performance; it’s a quintessential Italian event that intertwines art, history, and tradition, captivating global audiences every December 7th. This year, Teatro alla Scala inaugurates its 2024/2025 season with Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino.” Here are five essential insights to help you fully {…}
The Teatro alla Scala is set to open its 2024-25 season with Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino,” a work that has rarely appeared on the Milan stage. The work was last presented in 1999 with Riccardo Muti conducting and in 2001 with Valery Gergiev conducting the Mariinsky Theatre. The only time the opera opened the Teatro alla Scala was in {…}
(Credit: © Antoni Bofill) OperaVision is set to present Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino” from the Gran Teatre del Liceu. The broadcast will be held on Nov. 30, 2024 and will feature a production by Jean-Claude Auvray and conducted by maestro Nicola Luisotti. The cast includes Alejandro López, Anna Pirozzi, Artur Rucinski, Brian Jagde, Caterina Piva, John Relyea, and Pietro {…}