The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, in partnership with the Per Ananke Association, will present a single performance of “Desdemona – Studio I,” written and directed by Francesca Tricarico. The work draws on Shakespeare’s “Othello,” Verdi’s operatic setting of the same story, and the 18th-century history of the Lady Juliana, a vessel that transported approximately 250 women deported from England to {…}
(Photo Credit: Fabrizio-Sansoni) The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma is set to launch a new edition of “OperaCamion.” The traveling theater project, set to launch from May 31 to June 17, 2026, will showcase Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” free of charge across 10 outdoor locations in Rome and its metropolitan area. The production, directed by Manu Lalli, features a musical {…}
The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma has announced a cast change for its production of “Tancredi.” The company said that Antonino Siragusa will sing the opening performance on May 19 replacing Enea Scala. For his part Scala took to social media and said, It is with great regret that I must announce that I will be unable to perform at the opening {…}
The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma is set to offer Easter concerts on March 26 and 28, 2026. The concerts which were also held on March 19 and 22 are supported by the Assessorato ai Grandi Eventi, Sport, Turismo and Moda di Roma Capitale. The final two concerts will be held at the Chiesa di San Romano Martire (Pietralata) on March {…}
(Credit: Brescia e Amisano © Teatro alla Scala) The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma has announced Alessandro Galloppini as its new Artistic Director. Galoppini will commence his tenure on March 10, 2026. In a statement superintendent Francesco Giambrone said, “We are delighted with the appointment of Alessandro Galoppini, a professional and musician who has spent his life in theaters and who {…}
The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma has announced its 2026 summer season at the Circo Massimo which will take place between June 29 and July 31, 2026. The season will take place at the venue as the Terme di Caracalla are under renovation. The season will open with the film “Gladiator” conductor by Ludwig Wicki and featuring the voice of Lisa Gerrard. {…}
The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma has announced that its Artistic Direction will remain until 2030. The company announced that Michele Mariotti, Eleonora Abbagnato and Ciro Visco will remain as artistic leaders of the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma until 2030, extending into the future the vision and cultural planning that have characterized the past few years. Music Director Michele Mariotti will {…}
The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma is remembering legendary designer Valentino Garavani, who died on Jan. 19 at the age of 93. The company released a statement via social media and said, “With great sadness the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma bids farewell to Valentino Garavani, who passed away today at the age of 93 years. Undisputed master of fashion and elegance, {…}
(Photo: Fabrizio Sansoni) Rome’s Teatro dell’Opera opened its season with “Lohengrin,” last heard at the Teatro Costanzi a half century ago, in 1975. Once Wagner’s most popular opera in this country, it fell out of favor with the new dogma of presenting operas in their original language. Between 1933 and 1966, it was performed on average every other season. Then {…}
(Credit: Fabrizio Sansoni) On Nov. 27, Rai 5 will present the opening night of the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma’s 2025-2026 season. The season will open with Wagner’s “Lohengrin,” which returns to the Rome stage after a 50-year absence. The work will be transmitted on Rai Cultura and Rai 5 and will be conducted by Music Director Michele Mariotti and directed {…}
(Credit: © © Yasuko Kageyama) Rai Cultura and Rai 3 are set to broadcast Puccini’s “Tosca “from the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma. The broadcast will be held on Nov. 1, 2025, and will feature a star cast led by Eleonora Buratto in the title role, Jonathan Tetelman as Cavaradossi, and Luca Salsi as Scarpia. They will be joined by Gabriele {…}