Anna Pirozzi, Amartuvshin Enkhbat, María José Siri & Ernesto Petti Lead Fondazione Teatri di Piacenza’s 2022-23 Season

The Fondazione Teatri di Piacenza has announced its 2022-23 season featuring opera, dance, youth programs and concerts. Here is a look at the operatic performances. Opera The season opens with Verdi’s “Rigoletto” in a production by Leo Nucci. Marco Ciaponi, Amartuvshin Enkhbat, Federica Guida, Mattia Denti, and Isabel De Paoli lead the cast with Francesco Ivan Ciampa conducting. Performance Dates: {…}

May 31, 2022

Plácido Domingo Receives Cappuccilli Award

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 {…}

May 19, 2022

Sonya Yoncheva & Plácido Domingo to Perform Concert at Teatro Real de Madrid

The Universal Music Fest has announced that Plácido Domingo and Sonya Yoncheva will perform at the Teatro Real. The festival announced the surprise concert via social media noting that the concert will take place on July 17, 2022. The concert will mark the return of Domingo at the Teatro Real after the company canceled his 2020 appearances in “La Traviata” {…}

May 10, 2022

Marina Rebeka, Ermonela Jaho, Cecilia Bartoli & Jessica Pratt Lead Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège’s 2022-23 Season

The Opéra Royale de Wallonie-Liège has announced its 2022-23 season. To kick things off, Jodie Devos takes on the title role in Delibes’ “Lakmé” alongside Philippe Talbot, Lionel Lhote, Pierre Doyen, and Marion Lebègue. Frédéric Chaslin conducts. Performance Dates: Sept. 20-Oct. 1, 2022 Giuseppe Finzi conducts Rossini’s “Il Turco in Italia” with Bruno De Simone, Gianna Cañete Gallo, Guido Loconsolo, {…}

Apr 8, 2022

Elina Garanča, Brian Jagde, Lisette Oropesa, Luca Salsi & J’Nai Bridges Lead Arena di Verona’s 2022 Season

The Arena di Verona has announced the casting for its 2022 season. The season will open with Bizet’s “Carmen” starring Elina Garanča, Clémentine Margaine, J’Nai Bridges, and Yulia Matochkina in the title role. The cast will also include Karen Gardeazabal, Gilda Fiume, Maria Teresa Leva, Lavinia Bini, Brian Jagde, Vittorio Grigòlo, Roberto Alagna, Luca Micheletti, Gëzim Myshketa, and Claudio Sgura. Performance Dates: June 17-August 27, 2022 Liudmyla Monastyrska, {…}

Mar 18, 2022

Plácido Domingo to Return to Verona for Verdi Gala

The Arena di Verona has announced the participation of tenor Plácido Domingo in “Verdi Opera Night.” The company announced that Domingo will perform excerpts from “Macbeth,” “Don Carlo,” and “Aida.” He will be accompanied by Clémentine Margaine, Maria José Siri, Ildar Abdrazakov, Gabriele Sagona, and Fabio Sartori. “Macbeth” will open the gala with Maria José Siri singing Lady Macbeth and Domingo {…}

Mar 3, 2022

Plácido Domingo Cancels Performances at Bolshoi Theatre

Plácido Domingo has canceled his upcoming performances at the Bolshoi Theatre. The singer was set to headline a gala entitled “Primavera” on March 8 and was set to conduct a production of “La Traviata” starring Irina Lungu. Domingo has had a long affiliation with Russian opera houses as he has performed numerous galas in recent years at the Bolshoi Theatre {…}

Feb 15, 2022

Plácido Domingo Awarded Medal of City of Palermo

Plácido Domingo has been awarded the official medal of the city of Palermo. The singer was given the honor by the Mayor of the City Leoluca Orlando on Feb. 15 in anticipation for his Teatro Massimo di Palermo debut. Domingo is set to perform a production of “Simon Boccanegra” from Feb. 19 through 27, 2022. He will be joined by {…}

Feb 5, 2022

Juan Diego Flórez, Ailyn Pérez & Juan Francisco Gatell Headline LXXXIV Festival del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino has announced the LXXXIV Festival del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino which will run from April 12 to July 14, 2022. Here is a look at all the operatic and vocal performances. Gluck’s “Orphée et Euridice” is set to star Juan Francisco Gatell, Sara Blanch, and Anna Prohaska. Daniele Gatti conducts Pierre Audi’s production which will present the French version. {…}

Feb 3, 2022

Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Piotr Beczala, Juan Diego Flórez & Sonya Yoncheva Lead Arena di Verona’s 2023 Season

The Fondazione Arena di Verona has announced its 2023 season, which will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Arena Opera Festival. To celebrate the occasion, the festival will present 50 unrepeatable performances in under three months. The season will open with Verdi’s “Aida” in a new production by Stefano Poda. Marco Armiliato and Daniel Oren conduct a cast that includes {…}

Jan 27, 2022

Plácido Domingo Postpones Mexico Concerts Due to COVID-19

Plácido Domingo has postponed his upcoming Mexico concerts due to COVID-19. The Arena Ciudad de Mexico noted that due to the rapid spread of the virus, the 81-year-old singer would not be able to travel over to Mexico. However, Domingo did announce new dates for the concerts. The Ciudad de México concert will be held on August 16, 2022, while {…}

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