The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of “Luisa Miller.” The company said that Giorgio Berrugi will sing the Feb. 26 performance of Verdi’s early work, replacing Freddie de Tommaso. Berrugi has performed at the Teatro alla Scala, Royal Opera House in London, Lincoln Center in New York, Bolshoi Theatre, Opéra de Paris, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, {…}
On Feb. 26, the Wiener Staatsoper is set to stream “Luisa Miller” in a new production by Philipp Grigorian. The opera will be conducted by Michele Mariotti and will star Roberto Tagliavini as Walter, Freddie De Tommaso as Rodolfo, Daria Sushkova as Federica, Marko Mimica as Wurm, Nadine Sierra in the title role, and George Petean as Miller. The stream {…}
(Credit: Susanne Hassler-Smith) “Luisa Miller” by Giuseppe Verdi is a tragic tale of love destroyed by social hierarchy and political intrigue. The young peasant Luisa Miller is in love with Rodolfo, who is in fact the son of the powerful nobleman Count Walter, though he has been living in disguise. Their relationship is opposed by Rodolfo’s father, who intends him {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its production of “Luisa Miller.” The company noted that Nadine Sierra will sing the title role, replacing the originally announced Federica Lombardi. Sierra first performed the title role in concert at the Teatro San Carlo. This season, she is set to open a new production of “La Sonnambula” at the Metropolitan {…}
The Washington Concert Opera has announced a new cast change for its performance of “Luisa Miller” on April 13, 2025. The company said, “Due to unforeseen circumstances, soprano Angel Blue had to withdraw from her upcoming debut as Luisa.” As a result, “in her stead, soprano Amanda Woodbury will sing the title role. This will mark the return of Woodbury {…}
(Credit: Dario Acosta) Washington Concert Opera has announced a cast change for its upcoming performance of “Luisa Miller” on April 13, 2025. The company said that Oren Gradus will be taking on the role of Walter, stepping in for Morrison Robinson, who withdrew due to unforeseen circumstances. Gradus has performed at the Metropolitan Opera, Semperoper Dresden, San Francisco Opera, Houston {…}
Opera Carolina has announced a new partnership with AsLICo, the oldest opera contest which is entering its 74th season. Opera Carolina will host competitors on Dec. 17, allowing them an opportunity to win roles in “Die Zauberflöte” and also becoming a co-producer on the opera; the work will be performed with the winners in Charlotte in 2024. “To partner with {…}
The Staatsoper Hamburg has announced a cast change for its revival of Verdi’s “Luisa Miller.” The company noted that in performances on March 27 and 31, Charles Castronovo will take over the role of Rodolfo for Joseph Calleja. Calleja took to social media and said that due to exposure to COVID, he has was forced to cancel. The tenor has, {…}
Since winning the Operalia Competition in 2012 and taking home the audience prize at the Cardiff Singer of the World competition in 2015, Mongolian singer Amartuvshin Enkhbat has become one of the most sought-after baritones in the world. He has steadily made major debuts and began performing at some of the most important houses in the world including the Royal {…}
(Credit: Fabrizio Sansoni – Teatro dell’Opera di Roma) The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma is set to present Verdi’s “Luisa Miller.” The opera will be showcased between Feb. 8 and 17 in a production by Damiano Michieletto under the baton of the company’s new Music Director Michele Mariotti. It will be the second time the conductor takes on Verdi’s opera after {…}
(Credit: Rosellina Garbo) The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma has announced its will stream Verdi’s “Luisa Miller.” The opera will be streamed on April 20 on the company’s Operaroma.tv, the official YouTube page, and on Rai Radio3. Michele Mariotti will conduct the work which is set to star Roberta Mantegna in the title role, Michele Pertusi as Conte di Walter, Antonio {…}