Renata Tebaldi’s centenary will be concluded by the Teatro Regio di Parma with a ceremony in honor of the legendary soprano. The ceremony will be at la Sala del Camino in Ridotto which will be named after the soprano. Artist Giorgio Tentolini will unveil two works he has donated in honor of the soprano. The ceremony will showcase the letter {…}
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of renowned Italian soprano Renata Tebaldi, the Italian Cultural Institute of New York, in collaboration with the Renata Tebaldi Museum and the Renata Tebaldi Foundation Museum will present a special retrospective exhibition. The Italian Cultural Institute on Park Avenue will showcase portraits, exclusive photographs, and unpublished videos, that bring the soprano’s American {…}
The Renata Tebaldi Fondazione Museo is set to celebrate Renata Tebladi’s 100th anniversary throughout the entirety of 2022. The soprano, who was one of the greatest sopranos of her generation and died in 2005, was a symbol for Italy and with her upcoming centennial on Feb. 1, the foundation, dedicated to the soprano, will showcase concerts, lectures, studies, presentations, and {…}
The Teatro Regio di Parma has announced the latest edition of “I miti dell’Opera” with soprano Renata Tebaldi as the protagonist of the new book. Edited by the Teatro Regio di Parma, “Renata Tebaldi, Voce d’angelo” tells the story of the life of Tebaldi, one of the greatest voices of the 20th century. The book recounts her youth, her studies {…}
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(Credit: Michael Cooper) “People are craving music and all the healing, soothing, and bonding elements it provides.” American-Canadian soprano superstar Sondra Radvanovsky was in Rio de Janeiro on March 13, 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world in full force. Radvanovsky was slated to perform at the Theatro Municipal, but the performance ended up being canceled. Faced with a {…}
“Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a film section or a film in its entirety and highlight the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment features Michael {…}
“Voce d’un angelo” was a term often used to describe Renata Tebaldi’s musicianship. That is undeniably the impression that she gave me in my first encounter with her artistry, in a famed recording of “Otello” under Herbert von Karajan. The purity and elegance of her singing was the perfect match for the role of Desdemona, which is undeniably one of {…}
Renata Tebaldi, born on Feb. 1, 1922, was renowned as the “voce d’angelo.” She was born to a cellist and nurse in Pesaro and became involved with music from a very young age. At 13, she was taking piano lessons and by 17 she was admitted into the conservatory. Her stage debut came as Elena in “Mefistofele” in Rovigo in {…}
This Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, the Metropolitan Opera will bring back Puccini’s “La Fanciulla del West,” which incidentally had its world premiere with the company back in 1910. In the context of other Puccini works, this one is seldom performed. For context, “La Bohème,” is the company’s most performed work, with 1300-plus performances in the company’s history. “Tosca,” meanwhile has {…}
When you look at the body of work of the great tenor Franco Corelli, you might well imagine that Ponchielli’s “La Gioconda” to be a prominent role in his repertoire. The tenor role of Enzo is substantial and his dramatic weight is suitable to Corelli’s vocal talents. And you would be right, to a certain extent. But the tenor, whose {…}
