(Photo credit: Brescia & Amisano | Teatro alla Scala) Premiering in 1851, the French comedy “Un chapeau de paille d’Italie” left an indelible mark on theater history with its witty plot, inspiring five film adaptations over the last century: three French, one German, and one Soviet. In Italy, the story was revived by Nino Rota, who transformed it into the {…}
Guildhall School of Music has announced its autumn 2022 lineup, during which the School will showcase music and drama starting in September and running through December 2022. For this article, only classical vocal/operatic performances are listed. Royal Opera House and Guildhall School Composer-in-Residence Oliver Leith and librettist Matt Copson adapted the 2005 Gus Van Sant film about the last days {…}
The Manhattan School of Music (MSM) showcased two one-act operas this past fall in its newly renovated Neidorff-Karpati Hall that set the bar high for an exciting season ahead. First Up, Rota The first opera, Nino Rota’s “I Due Timidi” was the perfect choice of scenery to have on display for the new stage. Scenic Designer Lee Savage showcased an {…}