(Photo: Brescia – Amisano © Teatro alla Scala) There is no other title in operatic history that was created with as little expectation as “Falstaff.” Giuseppe Verdi concluded that he had composed everything he was meant to in life and stopped writing for several years. It wasn’t until 1880 that his wife, Giuseppina Strepponi, pointed out that to close his {…}
After publicly criticizing Anna Netrebko due to her past actions in Russia, former chancellor Angela Merkel attended a performance of “La Forza del Destino” at teh Teatro alla Scala. In a now-deleted Tweet, Merkel was spotted sitting in the performance with a purple velvet blazer. Merkel was critical of Netrebko at the beginning of the war in Ukraine stating that {…}
(Credit: Brescia – Amisano © Teatro alla Scala) Legend has it that “La forza del destino” is a cursed opera, associated with tragedies that seem to haunt every new production. From companies falling into bankruptcy after staging it, to severe technical and production errors arising after the famous overture, and even the deaths of artists linked to the work—this reputation {…}
Brian Jagde is set to return to “La Forza del Destino” at the Teatro alla Scala on Dec. 19. After missing performances on Dec. 13 and 16 due to the birth of his first son, the tenor said, “Unfortunately I will not be back in Milano yet for tonight’s performance of ‘Forza’ at the Teatro alla Scala, but I will {…}
The Teatro Alla Scala has announced a cast change for its production of “La Forza del Destino” for the Dec. 13 performance. Brian Jagde will not perform the role of Don Alvaro due to the birth of his first child. Teatro alla Scala, though saddened by his absence, extends its warmest wishes for happiness to him and his family and as {…}
Rai Cultura has announced that 1.6 million spectators watched the opening of “La Forza del Destino.” The audience was 10.2 percent of the shares on Dec. 7, 2024. In a statement Rai CEO Giampaolo Rossi said, “The success of “La Forza del Destino” which was staged last night for the premiere at La Scala – with over 1 million 600 {…}
General Director of the Teatro alla Scala Dominque Meyer has condemned the booing against soprano Anna Netrebko at the opening of the Teatro alla Scala in “La Forza del Destino.” Following a performance that was met with healthy applause after the soprano’s three arias, Netrebko was met with boos at her curtain call. Meyer responded that it was “ridiculous to {…}
(Credit: Brescia – Amisano © Teatro alla Scala) The “Prima della Scala” is more than just an opera performance; it’s a quintessential Italian event that intertwines art, history, and tradition, captivating global audiences every December 7th. This year, Teatro alla Scala inaugurates its 2024/2025 season with Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino.” Here are five essential insights to help you fully {…}
Rai5 is set to broadcast the Teatro alla Scala’s Puccini concert on Dec. 5. The concert, which was recorded on Nov. 29, will be shown at 7:15 p.m. and will include Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Mariangela Sicilia, and Luciano Ganci accompanied by pianist James Vaughan. The evening saw the soloists perform arias and duets from “Gianni Schicchi,” “Le Villi,” “Edgar,” {…}
(Brescia e Amisano © Teatro alla Scala) November 29th is a date of particular significance in the history of opera: in 1797, Gaetano Donizetti was born in Bergamo, while on the same date in 1924, Giacomo Puccini passed away. A century later, in 2024, Teatro alla Scala planned to commemorate the centenary of Puccini’s death with a grand tribute led {…}
Due to a strike from the members of its orchestra, the Teatro alla Scala canceled its Puccini gala. The performance, scheduled for Nov. 29, 2024, and featuring Anna Netrebko and Jonas Kaufmann, continued instead as a recital with piano. It was originally set to feature the two famed opera stars alongside Mariangela Sicilia, Riccardo Chailly and the orchestra of the {…}
