Pier Luigi Pizzi has been awarded the 2024 Premio Piero Cappuccilli. The award was handed to the acclaimed director after the July 26 performance of “Tosca” which starred Erika Grimaldi in the title role. The Fondazione Cappuccilli announced the news noting, “Yesterday night the fifth edition of the Piero Cappuccilli International Award was awarded to the great director Pierluigi Pizzi {…}
Ludovic Tézier has been awarded the 2023 Premio Piero Cappuccilli. The French baritone was recognized with the prestigious prize at the end of a performance of “La Traviata” at the Arena di Verona on August 26, 2023. In a statement via social media, Tézier said, “More than an immense honor, a real emotion to share this with my dear friends {…}
Plácido Domingo has received the Premio Cappuccilli. The singer received the award following a performance of “I Due Foscari” at the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. The daughter of Piero Cappuccili, Patrizia Cappuccilli, presented Domingo with the award. The organization noted, “Congratulations to Maestro Plácido Domingo on receiving the prestigious Premio Cappuccilli. The award was presented to Maestro on stage in front {…}
Piero Cappuccilli had the distinction of being one of the great Verdi baritones of his time. Born on Nov. 9, 1926, Cappuccilli was born in Trieste and was originally intent on becoming an architect. He was heard by Luciano Donaggio, who encouraged him to pursue a vocal career; while Cappuccilli was reluctant he was eventually persuaded and made his opera {…}
Piero Cappuccilli is one of the great baritones of the 20th century. Born on Nov. 9, 1926, the Italian was noted for his rich and abundant voice, which was so perfect for the Verdi repertoire. The Trieste native made his official operatic debut in 1957 at the Teatro Nuovo in Milan as Tonio in “Pagliacci.” From there he would build {…}
The Metropolitan Opera will premiere Verdi’s early masterpiece “Nabucco” on Monday December 12 in a performance featuring legendary tenor-turned-baritone Placido Domingo. The Performers This series of six performances will be Domingo in the title role at the Met after he successfully performed it at the Royal Opera House. The performance was released on DVD. Domingo has showcased a number of {…}