The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma is set to showcase the world premiere of Matteo D’Amico and Sandro Cappelletto’s “La Vita Nuda.” The production, which will be shown between October. 20 and 25 at the Teatro Nazionale will be directed by Cecilia Ligorio. The Orchestra del lirico capitolino will be conducted by Alessandro Cadario and will star Omar Montanari, Andrea Concetti, Annunziata Vestri, {…}
The Teatro dell’Opera has announced a cast change for its July 22 performance of “Aida.” The company said, “We regretfully announce that Aleksandra Kurzak will be unable to perform the role of Aida in tomorrow evening’s performance at the Circo Massimo due to illness. We extend our best wishes for a speedy recovery, and our sincere thanks to Yolanda Auyanet {…}
On Monday, June 15, the Presidential Hall of the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma hosted the presentation ceremony for the #veronacallas100 commemorative medals, an initiative promoted by the Maria Callas International Festival in Verona. The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma was among the 24 Italian theaters that were honored for their historic ties to the great artist and received the award alongside {…}
The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma has announced the next two operas that will inaugurate the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons. On Nov. 1, 2027, the company will open with a new production of Mozart’s “La Clemenza di Tito” in a new production by Krzysztof Warlikowski. Then on Nov. 1, 2028, the company will open with Verdi’s “Don Carlos,” the French version {…}
The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma has announced its 2026-27 season. Opera The season opens with Stravinsky’s “The Rake’s Progress” with Michele Mariotti conducting a new production byRafael R. Villalobos.The cast includes Lawrence Brownlee, Jennifer Larmore,Daniela Barcellona, Alex Esposito, Rosalia Cid, Simone Alberghini, and Ya-Chung Huang. Performance Dates: Nov. 27-Dec. 5, 2026 Two cast will perform Giordano’s “Andrea Chénier.” Sonya Yoncheva, {…}
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. {…}