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The Teatro alla Scala is defending its choice of Russian repertoire and its administration’s decision to contract numerous Russian artists. In a press conference during the announcement of the 2022-23 season, General Director Dominique Meyer made it clear that Valery Gergiev would not be conducting at the Teatro alla Scala due to his position as a General Director and Artistic {…}
(Credit: Brescia Amisano / Teatro alla Scala) The Teatro alla Scala has announced its 2022-23 Season featuring opera, recitals, and symphony concerts. Opera The season opens with Mussorgsky’s “Boris Godunov.” The production will be directed by Kasper Holten and conducted by Riccardo Chailly. The work will star Ildar Abdrazakov, Lilly Jørstad, Anna Denisova, Agnieszka Rehlis, Norbert Ernst, Alexey Markov, Ain {…}
The Teatro alla Scala has announced a cast change for its production of Ponchielli’s “La Gioconda.” The company noted via social media, “due to a sudden illness tenor Fabio Sartori has to withdraw from La Gioconda’s production. La Scala thanks Stefano La Colla to accepted on short notice to take the role of Enzo Grimaldi.” La Colla is an Italian {…}
The Teatro alla Scala has announced the winning project for the international competition “Magnifica Fabbrica.” The city’s Mayor Beppe Sala and the CEO Dominique Meyer announced that the winning project for the construction of the new La Scala’s workshops and warehouses in the Rubattino area was designed by the Italian-Spanish group headed by designer Massimo Giuliani. The new workshop and {…}
The Teatro alla Scala has announced a conductor change for its upcoming production of “Un Ballo in Maschera.” The company noted that Maestro Riccardo Chailly is ill and will not be able to rehearse the production. As a result, Nicola Luisotti will replace him for the performances scheduled on May 4, 7, 10, 12, and 14. The last two performances will {…}
The Teatro alla Scala is previewing its upcoming 2022-23 season. La Reppublica is reporting that the Teatro alla Scala will present 14 operas. The Italian newspaper noted that the new season, which OperaWire had previously reported, will open with “Boris Godunov” by Modest Mussorgsky. Riccardo Chailly will conduct the new production by Kasper Holten and Ildar Abdrazakov will star. Meanwhile, {…}
The Teatro alla Scala has announced a cast change for Tchaikovsky’s “Pique Dame” on March 15. The company noted that Ukrainian mezzo Olga Syniakova will sing the role of Polina replacing Elena Maximova. Syniakova is a Grand Prix and Audience Choice Winner of the VIII Concurso Internacional de Canto Alfredo Kraus and a II Prize Winner of the Tenor Vinas {…}
The Teatro alla Scala has announced a concert for peace. The performance will be held on April 4 with Riccardo Chailly conducting the orchestra and the theater Choir in Rossini’s Stabat Mater. The concert will be dedicated to the population affected by the conflict in Ukraine and will feature soloists Rosa Feola, Juan Diego Flórez, and Alex Esposito. With the {…}
The Teatro alla Scala has announced more cast changes for its performances of “Adriana Lecouvreur” on March 9 and 10, 2022. The company noted that Judit Kutasi will sing the role of the Princess de Boullion replacing Elena Zhidkova. Kutasi recently replaced Anita Rachvelishvili for the March 6 performance after Rachvelishvili withdrew from several performances due to difficulties after her {…}
The Teatro alla Scala has announced a cast change for “Adriana Lecouvreur.” The company noted that Judit Kutasi will take over the March 6 performance in the role of Princess de Boullion. The news comes a day after Anita Rachvelishvili withdrew from several performances citing difficulties after her pregnancy. Kutasi is a rising star who has performed at the Théâtre {…}
