The Teatro Regio di Parma has announced a cast change for its Oct. 2 performance of “Il Trovatore.” The company said that due to indisposition Silvia Dalla Benett†a will not be able to perform the role of Leonora. As a result, Marigona Qerkezi will sing the role. Qerkezi has performed at the Teatro Lirico in Cagliari, Teatro Petruzzelli in Bari, {…}
The Teatro Regio di Parma has announced a cast change for its opening night performance of “Il Trovatore.” The company said that due to indisposition Silvia Dalla Benetta will not be able to sing the role of Leonora on Sept. 24, 2022. As a result, Anna Pirozzi will perform in her stead. Pirozzi was originally set to perform “La Forza {…}
The XXII Festival Verdi has announced its 2022 programing. Here is a look at what the world-famous festival will offer Verdi lovers. The season opens with a new production of Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino.” Roberto Abbado conducts the 1869 Milano Critical edition with Anna Pirozzi, Gregory Kunde, Amartuvshin Enkhbat, Marko Mimica, Roberto de Candia, Annalisa Stroppa, and Andrea Giovannini. {…}
The Festival Verdi’s proiduction of “Macbeth” from 2020 has won the XXXX Premio Franco Abbiati della Critica Musicale Italiana. The production, which inaugurated the 10th festival edition on Sept. 11, 2020, was held outdoors at the Parco Ducale. The award, which was announced back in April, was handed out on Nov. 26 in Milan. The “Macbeth” presentation featured the 1865 {…}
Italy’s Teatro Municipale di Piacenza has announced the fall 2021 season. Here is a look at the operatic and vocal concerts. Opera The season opens with Bellini’s “Norma” starring Angela Meade, Stefano La Colla, Michele Pertusi, and Paola Gardina. Performance Dates: Oct. 20-24, 2021 Donizetti’s “Le convenienze ed inconvenienze teatrali” will star Giuliana Gianfaldoni, Nicolò Donini, Marco Filippo Romano, Paola Leoci, Silvia Beltrami, Matteo Desole, Andrea Vincenzo Bonsignore, Stefano {…}
The Festival Verdi in Parma has announced a cast change for its upcoming “Macbeth.” The festival announced that Silvia Dalla Benetta will take over the role of Lady Macbeth replacing Davinia Rodriguez, who is indisposed. Dalla Benetta has performed the role of Lady Macbeth in Pavia, Como, Brescia, and Cremona, among others. The soprano has also performed at the Festival Verdi {…}
This week audiences can stream and see rarely performed works and world premieres. Blueprints I Composer, vocalist, and producer Lisa Bielawa releases a new digital-only album featuring ten world premiere recordings of Bielawa’s compositions. The album was recorded entirely in the performers’ homes, with guidance from engineer Mick Rossi. The recording features Lisa Bielawa, pianist Molly Morkoski, flutist Sarah Carrier, {…}
The Belcanto opera Festival in Germany has announced a minimized event called “Rossini in Wildbad” set for Sept. 9-13. The program will kick off with a Rossini concert with fellows of the Belcanto Academy. Performance Date: Sept. 9, 2020 Soprano Silvia Della Benetta will then give a concert alongside pianist Reto Müller. They will perform music from such operas as {…}
This week will showcase the release of two second albums, a world premiere recording of a rare work, and a series continuation. Here is a look. Morgen Elsa Dreisig follows her debut album “Miroir(s)” with a recital of songs in collaboration with pianist Jonathan Ware. Taking its title, “Morgen,” from one of Richard Strauss’s best-loved lieder, it interweaves his music {…}
This weekend, celebrate Valentine’s day with a plethora of dramatic works and tragedies. This weekend will not include repertory staples but rarely performed works that are getting revivals or new productions. Check it out. Salome – Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Italy Ausrine Stundyte takes on the title role in Strauss’ early masterwork. Gabriele Lavia directs a production, which also stars Doris Soffel, Tuomas Pursio, and Ian {…}
Angela Meade has canceled her performances of “Semiramide” at the Bilbao Opera. The company announced that due to indisposition Meade would no longer be performing the role which she most recently performed at the Metropolitan Opera. As a result, the Italian soprano Silvia Dalla Benetta will replace her. Dalla Benetta recently performed the title role of “Norma” in Ferrara and {…}