(Photo: Andrea Butti / OperaLombardia) Although “I Puritani” is an Italian opera through and through, it was conceived in Paris, at the height of the grand opéra tradition. Bellini studied Meyerbeer and Halévy in great detail, noting in his personal papers certain orchestral “effects” he wished to emulate and others he intended to avoid. As a result, the score, especially {…}
OperaLombardia has announced its 2025-26 season. The season, which is shared by five theaters including Teatro Donizetti di Bergamo, Teatro Grande di Brescia, Teatro Sociale di Como / AsLiCo, Teatro Ponchielli di Cremona, and Teatro Fraschini di Pavia, will showcase the same operas. Here are the works with dates to each theater: Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” will be presented in a {…}
OperaLombardia has announced its 2024-25 season. The season will open with Puccini’s “La Bohème” with conductor Riccardo Bisatti. Performance Dates: Como, Teatro Sociale – Sept. 26 & 28, 2024 Cremona, Teatro Ponchielli – Oct. 4 & 6, 2024 Brescia, Teatro Grande – Oct. 11 & 13, 2024 Pavia, Teatro Fraschini – Oct. 18 & 20, 2024 Parma, Teatro Regio – Spring {…}