The Teatro de la Zarzuela in Madrid has announced the winners of the third edition of the Ópera XXI Awards. The winners of this edition include baritone Carlos Álvarez as Best Singer; tenor Xabier Anduaga, winner of the Young Singer award; Riccardo Frizza for best Musical Director; Robert Carsen for Best Stage Director; the Gran Teatre del Liceu’s “Turandot” for {…}
(Credit: PIG Studio) The American soprano Sondra Radvanovsky triumphed at the Gran Teatre del Liceu with an unprecedented concert performing the three final scenes of Donizetti’s Tudor trilogy: “Anna Bolena,” “Maria Stuarda” and “Roberto Devereux.” Very few sopranos have dared to sing these three scenes in the same concert due to their vocal and dramatic challenges. It’s a long concert {…}
The Teatro La Fenice has confirmed that it will reopen on April 26. The theater confirmed that following the government’s new decree it will open to a limited audience following all regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The concert “Verdi e la Fenice,” which was originally set to be performed for streaming on April 24 will be postponed to {…}
On April 26, the Italian region of Veneta will become a yellow zone allowing theaters in the area to reopen. The Teatro La Fenice announced that if confirmed, it will reopen its theater to the public for its upcoming Verdi e la Fenice concert to the public. In a statement superintendent, Fortunato Ortombina said, “We are waiting for definite confirmation for {…}
The Teatro La Fenice has announced new streams for the month of April. The Italian company’s streams will be free on YouTube or on Teatrolafenice.it. The month begins with an homage to Stravinsky who died 50 years ago. The concert will include the composer’s “Histoire du soldat” under Alessandro Cappelletto. Francesco Bortolozzo directs. Streaming Date: April 16, 2021 Juraj Valčuha {…}
The Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of “Otello.” The company announced that Gustavo Dudamel will replace conductor Riccardo Frizza at the podium. The news comes a day after the company announced a series of changes to its 2020-21 season including a new production for “Otello.” The company will now present {…}
The Donizetti Festival has become one of the most anticipated festivals of the year. It is a chance for audiences to discover unknown works from the bel canto master and experience the city where the great composer was born. There are operas, concerts, and family events. The city itself welcomes tourists from around the world and puts signs all over {…}
(Photo: Gianfranco Rota) If I close my eyes and concentrate, even today, locked in cold, rainy Vilnius, I can easily recall Bergamo in November. Warm, yellow, and red lights make their way through the morning fog in Città Alta. Città Bassa is still dark and sleepy. It’s only 7 a.m., and right from the airport, I take a walk in {…}
(Credit: Gianfranco Rota) For years, audiences who wanted to get a taste of Donizetti’s rarest works presented in a manner of utmost care at the Donizetti Opera Festival had to make the pilgrimage to Bergamo, the composer’s birthplace. But COVID-19 has forced the event to take place via virtual means in 2020. As a result, audiences worldwide will get a {…}
(Credits: Marco Borggreve / Riccardo Frizza official website) Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced that Israeli coloratura soprano Hila Fahima Ruschin will take part in the Verdi – Wagner – Gala concert on December 18, 2020. Fahima Ruschin will join a cast that includes Sondra Radvanovsky, Annalisa Stroppa, Amartuvshin Enkhbat, and Günther Groissböck. The opera house has also announced that conductors {…}
(Credit: Joan Tomás) Riccardo Frizza is set to return to the works of Donizetti this fall. The conductor begins his fall slate at the Donizetti Opera Festival where he will open the season with the composer’s rarely performed work “Belisario” in Ottavio Sbragia’s critical edition. The opera will be performed twice in concert format on Nov. 19 and 26 and {…}