This week three of today’s biggest divas release new albums or DVDs. There are also a number of solo projects including a debut album by one of the most exciting baritones of his generation. Here is a look. Winterreise Joyce DiDonato releases her acclaimed version of Schubert’s “Winterreise.” The mezzo noted that the piece is one of “the masterpieces: those {…}
On April 26, the Italian region of Veneta will become a yellow zone allowing theaters in the area to reopen. The Teatro La Fenice announced that if confirmed, it will reopen its theater to the public for its upcoming Verdi e la Fenice concert to the public. In a statement superintendent, Fortunato Ortombina said, “We are waiting for definite confirmation for {…}
There are a lot of unique experiences to be had via streaming in the opera world this week and we’re excited to share our top 10 choices. A star soprano. Rising opera stars. The future of opera. A new work filmed in a major museum. Lots of Verdi and Mozart. All of these and more are on offer. So let’s {…}
The Teatro di San Carlo has announced its 2021 summer season which is set to take place between June 25 and July 17, 2021. The showcases will take place at the Piazza del Plebiscito. “We are proud to announce, thanks to the support of the Campania Region, the second edition of the Regione Lirica festival,” stated Superintendent of the Teatro di San {…}
The Teatro La Fenice has announced new streams for the month of April. The Italian company’s streams will be free on YouTube or on Teatrolafenice.it. The month begins with an homage to Stravinsky who died 50 years ago. The concert will include the composer’s “Histoire du soldat” under Alessandro Cappelletto. Francesco Bortolozzo directs. Streaming Date: April 16, 2021 Juraj Valčuha {…}
As February draws to a close, audiences will get a chance to engage with some of the major companies from around the world as they showcase a slew of unique concert experiences ranging from live performances to some streaming classics. Without further ado, here are our top 10 operas to stream this week! Verzauberte Welt – Staatsoper Stuttgart (NOW) The {…}
The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino has announced a cast change for its upcoming “Rigoletto” production. The company revealed that Leo Nucci was forced to cancel the production for health reasons. The singer noted that he thanked the company for its secure health measures but on the advice of his doctors, Nucci was forced to cancel his commitments until he obtained the {…}
Opera Streaming has announced that it will present a live performance of Verdi’s “Don Carlo” on Feb. 6, 2021. The showcase, which will take place at the Teatro Comunale di Modena, will star Michele Pertusi as Filippo II, Andrea Carè as Don Carlo, Luca Salsi as Rodrigo, Ramaz Chikviladze as The Grand Inquisitor, Anna Pirozzi as Elisabetta, and Judit Kutasi {…}
The Teatro San Carlo di Napoli has announced that it will be presenting Bellini’s “Il Pirata.” The theater revealed via social media that Sondra Radvanovsky will take on the role of Imogene alongside Celso Albelo as Gualtiero and Luca Salsi as Ernesto. Antonino Fogliani will conduct the opera, which will be performed without an audience and via the company’s streaming {…}
Enea Scala, Enki Kamani, Luca Salsi, and Simone Piazzola are set to headline the Teatro Filarmonico’s New Year’s Eve concert. The concert in Verona, which is set to be streamed on Dec. 31 at 21.15 local time on Telearena, Arena Web TV, and on the Fondazione Arena di Verona’s YouTube channel, will be conducted by Maestro Steven Mercurio, who will {…}
The Teatro Carlo Felice has announced a gala concert on Dec. 15. The concert will be streamed on the company’s website with Daniele Callegari conducting the Orchestra del Teatro Carlo Felice and soloists Serena Gamberoni, Angela Nisi, Francesco Meli, and Luca Salsi. The program will include music by Leoncavallo, Puccini, Ponchielli, and Giordano from operas “Pagaliacci,” “Edgar” “Andrea Chenier,” “Turandot,” “La Gioconda,” {…}